What's On
- 'The Litany' - an exhibition by Fr Stephen Williams (21 Mar - 1 April)
21 March 2010
- Venue:
- Main Cathedral - Well
- Time:
- 9.00am
- Price:
- Free admission to cathedral and exhibition - car parking payable on exit. Disabled parking and access to the Cathedral available.
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Exhibited by Fr Stephen Williams, vicar of St John's Church in Walton in the north of Liverpool, the intention of ‘The Litany’ is the exploration through mixed media of a series of images based on part of the Litany. The intention is to evoke a response, which will lead to an awakening of spiritual experience, a questioning of belief and pre-conceived ideas of the meaning of the litany. This will demonstrate to the browser that there are many ways of interpreting and viewing well-established and familiar sets of words. The images are intended to be open to interpretation by those viewing the work, which is why the images have no title, although there is a copy of the words for people to use as they view the artworkThis is a developing journey from dark negative images through to light and positive images from our world.He states:"I want the audience to make up their own mind as to how they react and respond to the images they are presented with. One reaction from a member of our Chapter clergy was that certain Christians would object to images of Che Guevara, Oscar Wilde, Bishop Robinson, Charles Darwin, and Karl Marx etc. My reply was that I intend to evoke a reaction and response and hopefully raise questions and in some ways also question peoples' preconceived ideas and beliefs.The installation is a personal spiritual journey and one which I have wanted to explore and develop for some time. I would like to make the work available to a wider audience, which is why I approached the cathedral for space to exhibit this installation.My hope is that it will encourage reactions and questions from the viewer".This installation is the culmination of four months work on study leave, which began in April and finished at the beginning of August this year.It is approx 35 feet long, 5 feet high and 2.5 feet deep, and is funded jointly by grants from the Diocese, Ecclesiastical Insurance and from St. Boniface Trust.Download your own copy of the Words of the Litany - the basis of the exhibitionEnquiries and further details from Fr Stephen Williams: frstephen320@hotmail.com - Exciting new photography workshops @ the Cathedral with Martin Birchall
24 March 2010
- Venue:
- Main Cathedral
- Time:
- 10.00am
- Price:
- Free admission to cathedral : workshop fees - £40 single, £70 couples. Car park pay on exit. Disabled parking and access to the Cathedral available.
We are delighted to announce, following the success of the recent bridal photography workshops, another opportunity to learn the essential practical skills of photography using the truly magnificent backdrop of the Liverpool Anglican Cathedral.This more general course is suitable for absolute beginners and accomplished photographers who wish to expand their knowledge in many aspects of photography.Practical sessions will be available from 10am-1pm under the guidance of award winning photographer Martin Birchall.
Tickets £40 single, £70 couples per session available now from the Cathedral Shop 0151 702 7255 or via www.cathedralshop.comFor more background on the professional photographer, Martin Birchall, and samples of his work, visit: - 'Through the Eyes of Jesus' - (No 6 of 6 for Lent) - led by Bishop James Jones, Liverpool (Final)
24 March 2010
- Venue:
- Main Cathedral
- Time:
- 7.30pm
- Price:
- Free admission to cathedral - car parking payable on exit. Disabled parking and access to the Cathedral available.
Bishop James takes us on a journey to see Jesus’ perspective on the critical issues we face today including belief, the environment, suffering, death and community. Whatever your faith this promises to be a fascinating series that will change the way you see the world for good.
Churches looking for a different way to engage enquirers and those on the fringes of their congregations are encouraged to see this as an interesting series to invite people to.
To receive updated information contact lent@liverpool.anglican.org - Cathedral Tower - Late Night Opening until 8.00pm (last entry 7.30pm)
25 March 2010
- Venue:
- Tower
- Time:
- 6.00pm
- Price:
- Admission and ticket details to follow
The tower will now be open late every Thursday night for great views of the city and beyond at night until the end of October. Tickets £5 standard, £3.50 concession, £12 family (2 adults, upto 3 children include free refreshments. Pre-booking is not normally required, but if you plan to come as part of a large party, you should first notify the Cathedral shop (0151 702 7255) to ensure that arrangements can be made for your group. shop@liverpoolcathedral.org.uk
This facility has been made possible through the support of the Heritage Tourism Improvement Scheme.
- In Conversation with... Janice Long (with guests Ian Prowse of 'Amsterdam', Ian McNabb of 'China Crisis', and 'Ragz')
25 March 2010
- Venue:
- Liverpool Cathedral
- Time:
- 7.00pm
- Price:
- £15, car parking charges apply
Club Geek Chic is proud to announce the launch of its 2010 'In Conversation with...' series and delighted that Radio 2 DJ Janice Long will be the first interviewee on Thursday 25 March. Janice is the first in a hugely impressive list of guests including actor and director David Morrissey, photographer and performer Mike McCartney and chief conductor of the Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra Vasily Petrenko.
All of these native or adopted sons and daughters of the city will talk in depth about their personal and professional lives and share some of their favourite music performed by established and emerging local musicians.
She will be supported on this first night of many in the magnificent surroundings of Liverpool Cathedral by well known artists such as Ian Prowse of Amsterdam, Ian McNabb of China Crisis, and Ragz.
Further guests and dates will be announced soon!
Tickets are available through www.cathedralshop.com or by calling 0151 702 7255. - 'St John Passion' by JS BACH with Liverpool Cathedral Chamber Choir & Orchestra (Pre-Concert Dinner available)
27 March 2010
- Venue:
- Main Cathedral
- Time:
- 7.30pm
- Price:
- Concert Tickets £10 Pre-concert buffet £10
Peter Bates, EvangelistDavid Poulter, ConductorA moving and poignant experienceOn the eve of Palm Sunday the Chamber and Orchestra of Liverpool Cathedral present one of J S Bach’s greatest settings of the passion story.St John’s description of the crucifixion is presented by Bach as a drama in which treachery, injustice, vindictiveness and mob-violence each play their part. The events narrated by the evangelist are interspersed with reflective responses from the soloists and chorus.Liverpool Cathedral Chamber Choir & Orchestra(Leader: Judith Van Ingen)Peter Bates, EvangelistGillian Winstanley, SopranoHeather Hull, Alto,Stuart Keen, TenorDamian O’Keeffe, BassDavid Williams, BassShean Bowers, Organ continuoDirected by David PoulterTickets available now at the Cathedral shop on 0151 702 7255 or on line at www.cathedralshop.comWhy not make the evening extra special by booking our very popular pre-concert 2-course hot buffet? Tickets are now on sale in the shop for just £10. - Palm Sunday Eucharist
28 March 2010
- Venue:
- Main Cathedral
- Time:
- 10.30am
- Price:
- Free admission and car park - donations welcome
Come and join us in our traditional Palm Sunday Eucharist. Litany will be 'Tallis' and the setting will be 'Byrd' - Mass for Four voices. Download a copy of our music list for full details.
- 'Holy Days' with William Byrd presented by The Renaissance Music Group
28 March 2010
- Venue:
- Laby Chapel
- Time:
- 8.00pm
- Price:
- £8, concessions £5, from the Cathedral Shop, or from 08 Place Tourist Information 36 Whitechapel, Liverpool, (0151-233 2459), The Bluecoat, off Church Street (0151-702 5324) and also at the door. Car parking - pay on exit
As part of the festivities to mark the centenary of worship in the Lady Chapel of Liverpool Cathedral the Renaissance Music Group’s next recital there will draw upon the splendour of William Byrd’s music for certain Holy Days and Seasons in the church year. It is fitting to link Byrd with these celebrations because the modern edition of his works was dedicated for use by ’the Cathedral Church in Liverpool‘.The Lady Chapel was first used for worship on the Feast of Peter and Paul in 1909 and Byrd’s motets for that Holy Day will be included together with those for Easter, Whitsun and All Saints Day. The Group will be joined by the Chester Viols performing works for Byrd’s favorite instrument and the programme will be framed within motets by two earlier Tudor composers.Tickets £8, concessions £5, from the Cathedral Shop, 0151 702 7255, www.cathedralshop.com or from 08 Place Tourist Information 36 Whitechapel, Liverpool, (0151-233 2459), The Bluecoat, off Church Street (0151-702 5324) and also at the door. - Holy Week - A Service of Compline (3 nights)
29 March 2010
- Venue:
- Lady Chapel
- Time:
- 7.30pm
- Price:
- Free admission and car park - donations welcome
You are welcome to join us in Holy Week on Monday,Tuesday and Wednesday for this unique service of Compline, or ‘Prayers at the End of the Day’ which is deemed to be the final church service of the day in the Christian tradition. Compline is a contemplative service or ‘Office’ that emphasizes spiritual peace.The address each evening will be given by Dom Henry Wansborough of Ampleforth Abbey, North Yorkshire, originally a Benedictine monastery founded in the early 19C. (Dom Wansborough will also be guest preacher at the service of Evensong on Palm Sunday)(For information - Compline is derived from the Latin completorium, as Compline is the completion of the working day - in many Christian places of seclusion or retreat it is the custom to begin the "Great Silence" after Compline, during which the whole community, including guests, observe silence throughout the night until the morning service the next day).