A talk with music about the pipe organ repertoire by Frikki Walker, Director of Music. 11 September 2026 at 7 pm. Admission free.
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
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
Plainsong
The simple, glorious beauty of plainsong can be encountered on Sundays at 9 am and during the summer at the 5 pm services
New Vice Provost
The Rev Canon Sarah Shaw was installed at 5 pm on 8 June 2025. All welcome. Livestream recording: here.
Choral Evensong
Choral Evensong is sung in St Mary’s each Sunday at 5 pm. The most beautiful of music in the most beautiful of settings. All Welcome.
Easter Service Online
The Choral Mass for Easter Day with music from the Cathedral Choir and the Children’s Choir can be found online on YouTube.











