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Blessing of the Animals

There will be a service on Saturday 5 October 2024 at 11 am for the Blessing of the Animals. All animals are welcome to bring their well-trained human companions.

Celebrating Bishop Kevin

There was a service to celebrate the ministry of Bishop Kevin on 29 June 2024 at 11 am, ahead of his retirement later this summer. Livestrean recording available here.

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:
  1. A presentation by an individual sharing thoughts on God and life that inspire them currently
  2. Facilitated questions and discussions
  3. 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.

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Good Friday Reflections 2024

Reflections on The Seven Last Words of Jesus from the Cross given on Good Friday 2024 at St Mary’s Cathedral, Glasgow

The Seven Last Words of Jesus from the Cross

The seven phrases spoken by Jesus Christ during his crucifixion as recorded in the four Gospels of the New Testament.

1

‘Father, forgive them, for they know not what they are doing’
The Rt Rev Kevin Pearson

2

‘Today you will be with me in paradise’
The Rev Canon Audrey O’Brien Stewart

3

‘Behold your son: behold your mother’
The Rev Canon Prof John Riches

4

‘My God, my God, why have you forsaken me?’
The Rev Canon Chinemerem Uche

5

‘I thirst’
The Rev Dr Maggie McTernan

6

‘It is finished’
The Very Rev Kelvin Holdsworth

7

‘Father, into your hands, I commend my Spirit’
The Rev Canon Oliver Brewer-Lennon

Nigerian Style Service

There will be a Nigerian Style Service on the first Sunday of next month at 11 am at 1464 Shettleston Rd, Glasgow G32 9AL

Choral Evensong

Choral Evensong with the Cathedral Choir takes place each Sunday evening at 5 pm. All Welcome.

BBC Service

A service was broadcast live from St Mary’s at 8.10 am on Sunday 11 June 2023 to mark Music Sunday. This can be heard here: Radio Broadcast