Open for Worship
Information update 28 October
For the latest guidance please view or download our current safety rules for worship.
(Update 9 October)
There is now a new booking system for Sunday Eucharists which uses the Eventbrite platform. Please visit our news page to find out further information and instructions on how to book your place.
(Update 1 October)
Evensong will return on Sunday 4 October. Please see the service and music list for full up-to-date service listings.
(Update 16 September)
Please note that due to the government ‘rule of 6’ restriction that from 14 September when booking a place at the 10:00 or 11:45 Sunday Eucharist, the maximum size for your group/bubble is 6. Advance bookings can only be made one week at a time for the Sunday services taking place in the week the booking is made.
(Information update 4 September 2020)
After an absence of six-months, the cathedral is thrilled to confirm that Truro Cathedral Choir will return to sing at the 10.00am Sunday services from Sunday 13 September. The choir, consisting of choristers, lay vicars and choral scholars, will alternate its boy and girl choristers each week. The choir will not be singing at the second Sunday service which will move to the slightly later time of 11.45am and will feature the Father Willis Organ only. It is planned that Evensong services sung by Truro Cathedral Choir will resume from Sunday 4 October and a further update regarding service and opening times will be posted on this nearer the time. Capacity of each service has now increased in line with 1m+ guidance.
(Information update 29 July 2020)
From 3 August to accommodate the increase in visitors, we will be opening other areas of the cathedral in addition to the nave, such as the Retroquire. You will be advised on any measures for these areas by our welcome stewards on arrival. The one-way system will remain in place.
From 8th August it will be mandatory for face coverings to be worn by those attending all cathedral areas. Please be aware masks are mainly intended to protect other people, not the wearer, from coronavirus COVID-19 and that they are not a replacement for social distancing and regular hand washing.
The toilets are now fully re-opened and are cleaned hourly. Queuing and access to the toilets will be managed by a dedicated steward. Toilets can be used by one person at a time (unless that person must be accompanied by a carer). The main entrance doors to the toilets will remain propped open at all times. Liquid hand soap and paper towels will be available for use. Please note the urinals and not all stalls will be open.
(Information update 15 July 2020)
Please note that the Sunday service times have been updated to accommodate a second Eucharist on a Sunday morning. Advance booking is now required for the Sunday Eucharists, please visit the What's On page and click on the selected Sunday Eucharist service to book your place. General visiting times on a Sunday are now 1pm-3pm.
The cathedral is pleased to offer a programme of worship from Sunday 5 July. The safety of cathedral staff, volunteers, congregation and visitors is paramount and there are a number of new rules and processes details of which are outlined below. The cathedral will continue to publish a recorded Sunday Eucharist each week on the website and social media along with spiritual reflections.
All visitors may be asked to provide their name and phone number to assist with the government’s 'Test and Trace' initiative. This information if taken is kept purely for 'Test and Trace' purposes only and your details will be held securely for the minimum government requirement of 21 days before being safely destroyed. Please consider the extra time this may take when planning to attend a service.
For general guidance on visiting the cathedral please also check the news page.
We thank everyone who plans to attend worship at the cathedral for familiarising themselves in advance with the new rules and processes and look forward to welcoming you.
General Worship Information
Visiting and Service Times
Sundays
Please note that opening times for visiting only is 1-3pm.
7.30am: Morning Prayer
8.00am: Holy Communion.
10.00am: Sunday Eucharist
11.45am: Sunday Eucharist
4.00pm: Evensong.
Monday - Saturday
Please note that opening times for visiting only is 10-3pm.
9.00am: Holy Communion.
9.30am: Morning Prayer.
3.00pm: Evening Prayer OR Evensong at 5.30pm . 3.00pm: Evening Prayer OR Evensong at 5.30pm. For the Evensong service entry to the cathedral to attend will be from 5 pm. To confirm which service will take place on that day please see the service and music list.
Hand Sanitisation
Hand sanitiser will be provided on entry to the cathedral (in the Narthex). All entering the cathedral will be required to apply hand sanitiser to ensure appropriate hygiene.
One-Way System
The current one-way system will remain in place (see news piece) and you will be advised on entry by the volunteer stewards where the service will be taking place and the 'flow-system' of entry and exit in the worship area. All stewards will be observing strict social distancing and wearing facemasks.
Social Distancing
Please adhere to the guidance during your visit.
Seating
Plastic chairs will be used where possible. All seating will be arranged in order for worshippers to be 1m+ apart. If you are from the same household and you wish to sit together please inform the steward and they will organise moving the seats together where appropriate.
Cleaning
In addition to the strict cleaning regime currently in place for the cathedral, there will be new cleaning processes introduced for all worship related activities e.g. altar areas, vestments etc after each service.
Prayer Books
It is recommended that for the weekly morning and evening prayer services that you bring a mobile device such as phone or tablet using the Church of England Website or alternatively you may print this out from your home computer and bring this with you. No prayer books will be available for these services.
Please bring your own prayer books if you are attending the BCP services (Sundays at 8am Holy Communion and 3pm Evening Prayer); if you require a prayer book for these services they will be kept in a safe place for 72 hours before and after the service.
Order of Service for 10:00 and 11:45 Sunday Eucharist
The order of service for the 10:00 and 11:45 Sunday Eucharist will be made available online on the cathedral website each week on the Thursday prior to the Sunday Service. To find this visit the What's On section and click on the relevant Eucharist service. Similar to daily prayer it is recommended and encouraged that you download and print your own copy of this or bring your mobile device with you to view. It is appreciated that not everyone may have access to a device or a computer and so printed copies will be made available for service attendees to take (they will not be handed out). If a printed copy is used please take this home with you after the service.
Donations
There will not be an offertory collection. If you wish to donate it is recommended for safety that you use the contactless donation station on exit near the Jesus Chapel. If you attend regularly and wish to donate perhaps you could consider setting up a Standing Order for which you can download the form here and send this to us or set up a standing order or bank transfer using the following details:
A/C Name: Truro Cathedral
Sort Code: 20-87-94
A/C No: 40326976
Accessibility
For visitors who require ramp access please go to the West Doors where a steward will arrange for access via the ramp outside the cathedral shop. Holy Communion can be taken to anyone wishing to receive it that is unable to participate in the standard way - please make this known to a cathedral steward prior to the service starting.
Holy Communion Services
All who usually receive Holy Communion are warmly invited to do so during communion services. If you would prefer to receive a blessing, please bow your head as a signal to the minister.
Gloves will be used to fill the ciborium before the service starts
All the wafers for communion will be in a covered pot (the ciborium)
The priest will consecrate the host with the lid on the ciborium
Only the priest will receive both bread and wine
The congregation will receive the wafer only
Congregants will queue to receive Holy Communion at 2m distance from each other. Markers will be placed on the floor to aid queueing at this distance. Those queuing to receive communion will be asked to hand sanitise whilst waiting.
Altar rails will not available and communion will be received by congregants standing
The priest will hand sanitise and wear a mask when distributing Holy Communion which will be dropped in the communicant's open palm