A talk with music about the pipe organ repertoire by Frikki Walker, Director of Music. 11 September 2026 at 7 pm. Admission free.
Young Adults & Students
A group of Young Adults worship at St Mary’s, some of whom participate in the following additional activities as well…
- 20s & 30s/Young Adults Bible Study at St Mary’s – happens every fortnight.
- Rosary Prayer Group – fortnightly on a Wednesday
- Activities at the Chaplaincy of the University of Glasgow – https://www.gla.ac.uk/myglasgow/chaplaincy/ and https://ugac.online/
- The Village – a weekly social space for young adults in the Diocese of Glasgow and Galloway
Service Times
Sunday Services
9 am – Plainsong Eucharist – with Cantor
11 am – Sung Eucharist with refreshments afterwards
5 pm – Choral Evensong
Monday – Saturday
9.30 am – Morning Prayer – Eucharist on some Feast Days
11 am – Tuesdays – Eucharist every week
Doors Open
St Mary’s is participating in Glasgow’s Doors Open Days from 17 – 20 September 2026.
Open to visitors as follows:
10 am – 3.30 pm Thursday 17 September 2026
10 am – 3.30 pm Friday 18 September 2026
10 am – 3.30 pm Saturday 19 September 2026
12.30 pm – 3 pm Sunday 20 September 2026
Rough Guide to St Mary’s
There will be a Rough Guide to St Mary’s Cathedral on 20 September 2026 which will start at 12.45 pm and finish at about 3.30 pm
Everything You Wanted to Know…
The Rough Guide to St Mary’s offers new members of the congregation an opportunity to meet the Provost, the Very Rev Kelvin Holdsworth, the Vice Provost, the Rev Canon Sarah Shaw and other leaders of the congregation. Kelvin will be talking about the ethos of St Mary’s and how it functions. In particular he will be talking about how to get the most out of St Mary’s.
Behind the Scenes Tour
See parts of the Cathedral you’ve never seen before—this behind the scenes tour will include the church itself and other rooms and buildings.
Any Questions
There will be the opportunity to participate in an Any Questions session with the clergy who are present.
Lunch will be provided.
To register, please contact the Cathedral Office to indicate that you are coming.
The Rough Guide is a free event and lunch will be provided. Please book in advance either by filling out the form below. If you have any trouble filling in this form, please leave a message on 0141 339 6691.
Big Myths

What wisdom can we discern from some of the oldest but most retold stories in the Bible? In this new series led by the Provost, the Very Rev Kelvin Holdsworth there will be the chance to encounter and reflect upon stories that have helped shape human experience for thousands of years. These lively conversations will help unpack some of the deepest wisdom known to humanity.
27 September – Adam and Eve
4 October – Cain and Abel
11 October – Babel
Each session begins at 12.45 in the Synod Hall. Tea and coffee will be available – please bring your own lunch.
Please sign up using the form below. There are 30 places available. Some places are being held back for those new to the cathedral in September.
Blessing of the animals
Anglican Communion
St Mary’s Cathedral is the Cathedral Church of the Diocese of Glasgow and Galloway in the Scottish Episcopal Church. All churches of the Scottish Episcopal Church are part of the Anglican Communion. St Mary’s is composed of people who have previous experience of many religious backgrounds.
Baptism
The next opportunity for baptism/christenings and confirmation is on Sunday 16 August 2026. Contact the cathedral office using the Baptism Enquiry Form.
Organ Project
St Mary’s is currently engaged in an exciting project to restore and install a fine Willis pipe organ. More information: An Organ for Glasgow











