What’s on

Funeral for Janey Godley

The funeral service for Janey Godley will take place on 30 November 2024 at 10 am.

There will be some space in the cathedral for members of the public.

Those attending are welcome to wear bright colours. Janey asked that members of the public be invited to attend and particularly wished to invite members of Glasgow’s queer community. Those who wish to attend in drag or rainbow or pro trans colours are welcome to do so.

After the service the funeral cortege will make its way east along Great Western Road before turning into Maryhill Road.

The service will be livestreamed and available at no charge on YouTube.

Further details of the livestream will be available on this website nearer the time along with a downloadable order of service.

Donations in memory of Janey can be made to any charity, including the following:

Prince and Princess of Wales Hospice, Glasgow: https://www.princeandprincessofwaleshospice.org.uk/make-a-donation
LGBT Health and Wellbeing: https://www.lgbthealth.org.uk/donate/
LGBT Youth Scotland: https://donate.justgiving.com/charity/lgbtyouth/donation-amount

Advent Carol Service

The Advent Carol Service takes place at 5 pm on Sunday 1 November 2024. All welcome. Free and unticketed.

Appeal for the Middle East

To support the DEC Appeal for Gaza, Lebanon and the wider region, please give to the DEC Middle East Appeal.

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.

Space for Reflection

Glimpses of Heaven: the things that speak to us of God, here and now

Embark on an insightful exploration of the Christian journey through theological reflection in a four-part series entitled “Glimpses of Heaven: the things that speak to us of God, here and now”, led by group convenor Robert Mawditt, a member of the Cathedral congregation. Join on Wednesday evenings, June 5th and 19th, July 3rd and 17th, at 7:30 pm in the Synod Hall. Participants will delve into the connections between their own experiences and faith.

Each evening features three sections:

A presentation by an individual sharing thoughts on God and life that inspire them currently
Facilitated questions and discussions
A space for reflection

Save the dates and explore the following themes:

Wednesday, 5th June: “Paradise Lost? Reflections on hope for a troubled world,” based on Philip Yancey’s Reaching for the Invisible God. Speaker: Paul Lawson.
Wednesday, 19th June: “‘Four Quartets’: reflections on TS Eliot’s poem and what Freud called the second stage of life.” Speaker: Robert Mawditt.
Wednesday, 3rd July: “‘Your footsteps are the road’: Walking as a way of being in the world and the word.” Speaker: Pat Bennett.
Wednesday, 17th July: Discover new theological nuances in the work of Anselm Kiefer with Debbie Lewer, who will share her recent insights.

Meetings will commence with tea and coffee at 7:30 pm and conclude between 8:40 and 9:00 pm. To assist with catering, RSVP by completing the following form if planning to attend.