Great St Mary'S, The University Church, Cambridge

A traditional and beautiful candlelit service of lessons and carols at the University Church. Please arrive early to be sure of a seat; the service starts at 6.30 and doors open at 5.45pm.
Christmas at Great St Mary’s, the University Church: 23 December: Carols by Candlelight (6.30pm)... 24 December: Children’s Crib Service (4pm), First Eucharist of Christmas (11.30pm) 25 December: Holy Communion, BCP(8am), Holy Communion with Choir (9.30am), Choral Mattins (11.15am)
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Christmas Carols with the Choir of Great St Mary’s, at 6pm! Night-time Tower Experience Christmas gift shop Mulled wine & minced pies Free Tour: Strange Secrets of Great St Mary’s ... Tower Experience gift vouchers
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#Advent is the season of hope & expectation, as we await #Christmas. On 2 December join us for a #candlelight evening of #Choral music & readings for Advent, at @GreatStMarys #Cambridge.

Be sure to check out the exhibit at Michaelhouse!

This is the season of Kingdom-tide, when we remember that amidst the divisions and brokenness of the nations, there is a greater, heavenly kingdom to which we are called. But this is no pie-in-the-sky denial in the midst of #Brexit or other crises. This is a reminder that we are called, in our earthly affairs as well as spiritual, to a far higher standard of ethics and hope.

On the #PrinceofWales 70th #birthday the flag flies over the #UniversityChurch #Cambridge @greatstmarys at #sunset, seen from the Senate House of @cambridgeuniversity. @clarencehouse

A beautiful day to visit the @cambridgemarket and then climb the #tower of @greatstmarys the @cambridgeuniversity #church, the heart of #Cambridge!

Our Associate Vicar, the Revd Devin McLachlan, and the Revd Alexander Ross, Honorary Chaplain to the University of Cambridge OTC, lead the prayers at today’s #RemembranceDay service. Reprinting those prayers, that you might join us in remembering the fallen and in praying for peace:
Let us pray for all who suffer as a result of war, and ask that God may give us peace: for the service men and women who have died in the violence of war, each one remembered by and known to God;... may God give peace.
For those who love them in death as in life; offering the distress of our grief and the sadness of our loss; may God give peace.
For all members of the armed forces who are in danger this day; for their family, friends and all who pray for their safe return; may God give peace.
For refugees made homeless by war and terror, and all who live with the physical and mental wounds of war, calling to mind in penitence the damage done by the anger and hatreds of humanity; may God give peace.
For medics, first responders, peacemakers and for all who work for justice and reconciliation. may God give peace.
For all who bear the burden and privilege of leadership, asking for gifts of wisdom and resolve may God give peace.
For the grace that we might pray even for our enemies and those whose hatred leads them to violence, may God give peace.
God of truth and justice, we remember those whom you have gathered from the storm of war into the peace of your presence: those whose memory we cherish, and those whose names we will never know. Help us to lift our eyes above the torment of this broken world, and grant us the grace to pray for those who wish us harm. As we honour the past, may we put our faith in your future; for you are the source of life and hope, now and for ever. Amen
Source: Adapted from Remembrance Day prayers of The Church of England
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At this morning’s #RemembranceDay service at Great St Mary's, The University Church, Cambridge, our vicar Canon Adrian Daffern, a canon of Coventry Cathedral, lead us in the Coventry Litany of Reconciliation.
You can read this powerful prayer of repentance & reconciliation at http://www.coventrycathedral.org.uk/…/t he-coventry-litany-…/

You can find even more pictures and video from today’s special #RemembranceDay service on our twitter feed, twitter.com/greatstmarys

The bells of Great St Mary's, The University Church, Cambridge were featured today in a social media broadcast from The Church of England. We’re honoured to be featured in this clip, delighted to be part of such a vast network of churches ringing on this #RemembranceDay, and blessed by the ministry and hard work of our ringers, the Society of Cambridge Youths and the support of the University of Cambridge.

Gathering before this morning’s #Remembrance service at the University Church. 1200 of us gathered at Great St Mary's, The University Church, Cambridge to remember and honour the fallen and to pray for peace on this, the 100th anniversary of Armistice Day. Many thanks to the musicians, clergy, civic and university dignitaries, and especially the members of the Armed Forces and OTC, who worked together to make today’s service so special.
From L to R: Dr. Andrew Harter, High Sheriff of Cambridgeshire; Lily Bacon, DL; Lord Dannatt, ret. Chief of the General Staff; Canon Adrian Daffern, Vicar of the University Church.

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Отличный вид с башни.

Worth the climb to the top to see for miles. So beautiful inside and out.

Wonderful church, where we got married. Our love and greetings to the staff and members of the congregation, especially to Peter Hayler, the most wonderful vicar!

This is a beautiful church, you must go up to the tower to see the veiw Cambridge it is amazing on a clear day you can see for miles around this beautiful city. Well worth the small fee you pay to go up there. Just need to careful on the spiral staircase case though can be a bit tough on the knees. There is a bench at the top so you can rest while you take in the views.

The view from the tower on a clear day is superb. Well worth the effort of the c123 step climb to the top!

The climb to the top of the tower is well worth the small fee, the views were fantastic. I'm not a religious person but seemed to find solace in difficult times sitting in the church. A trip I will always remember.

Go there on a Sunday afternoon and time it close to the top of the hour! Very small fee to climb all of the way to the top of the watchtower and once you get up there...it's truly amazing to have all of the church bells ring beneath your feet while you look across the incredible horizon of Cambridge! Amazing experience!!

Fabulous. Speaciless. A really lovely experience.We enjoyed very much the view.

Brilliant climb got a bit narrow at times but great views at the top ...

Beautiful church. Don't forget to climb the tower for magnificent views of King's College.

Beautiful church in the middle of Cambridge. We were there to enjoy the beautiful concert given by the Trinity Singers from South Africa yesterday. Wonderful uplifting anthems and songs many in an African style. What a treat!

Beautiful building and it's free. £2.90 to climb the bell tower which has fantastic views of the city especially Jesus college. Just be careful if you go up in a storm like I did in Storm Doris it's very windy. Try and stay up long enough to hear the bells.

Amazing church! the view from the church tower was magnificent!

Absolutely fantastic to perform Handel's Messiah for a come and sing!

A beautiful church. The tower is a must see; climb to the top and enjoy the spectacular views of Cambridge.

The church authorities did a great job providing facilities and support to the many Bell ringers and their supporters on June 23rd 2018. Especially for the children .

Es maravillosa!! Las campanadas de la iglesia hacian una música celestial. Yo fui el día del funeral de Stephen Hawking y fue maravilloso

I attended a free lunchtime concert here and climbed the tower. I already knew I liked the programme when I was given it, but as it turned out the pianist herself was distinguished, having played for Peng Liyuan on the Chinese State Visit in 2015. While the interior is not much to look at - I have Oxford University's St. Mary's Church to compare this one to - the ascent up the tower is steep and narrow as if it were inside a castle, and the top of the tower had very considerate openings in the metal safety grating for visitors to look through. The staff are kind and helpful - when I thought I had lost my hat and came to enquire about it the day after the concert, it was brought to me by the verger.

Отличный вид с башни.

Worth the climb to the top to see for miles. So beautiful inside and out.

Wonderful church, where we got married. Our love and greetings to the staff and members of the congregation, especially to Peter Hayler, the most wonderful vicar!

This is a beautiful church, you must go up to the tower to see the veiw Cambridge it is amazing on a clear day you can see for miles around this beautiful city. Well worth the small fee you pay to go up there. Just need to careful on the spiral staircase case though can be a bit tough on the knees. There is a bench at the top so you can rest while you take in the views.

The view from the tower on a clear day is superb. Well worth the effort of the c123 step climb to the top!

The climb to the top of the tower is well worth the small fee, the views were fantastic. I'm not a religious person but seemed to find solace in difficult times sitting in the church. A trip I will always remember.

Go there on a Sunday afternoon and time it close to the top of the hour! Very small fee to climb all of the way to the top of the watchtower and once you get up there...it's truly amazing to have all of the church bells ring beneath your feet while you look across the incredible horizon of Cambridge! Amazing experience!!

Fabulous. Speaciless. A really lovely experience.We enjoyed very much the view.

Brilliant climb got a bit narrow at times but great views at the top ...

Beautiful church. Don't forget to climb the tower for magnificent views of King's College.

Beautiful church in the middle of Cambridge. We were there to enjoy the beautiful concert given by the Trinity Singers from South Africa yesterday. Wonderful uplifting anthems and songs many in an African style. What a treat!

Beautiful building and it's free. £2.90 to climb the bell tower which has fantastic views of the city especially Jesus college. Just be careful if you go up in a storm like I did in Storm Doris it's very windy. Try and stay up long enough to hear the bells.

Amazing church! the view from the church tower was magnificent!

Absolutely fantastic to perform Handel's Messiah for a come and sing!

A beautiful church. The tower is a must see; climb to the top and enjoy the spectacular views of Cambridge.

The church authorities did a great job providing facilities and support to the many Bell ringers and their supporters on June 23rd 2018. Especially for the children .

Es maravillosa!! Las campanadas de la iglesia hacian una música celestial. Yo fui el día del funeral de Stephen Hawking y fue maravilloso

I attended a free lunchtime concert here and climbed the tower. I already knew I liked the programme when I was given it, but as it turned out the pianist herself was distinguished, having played for Peng Liyuan on the Chinese State Visit in 2015. While the interior is not much to look at - I have Oxford University's St. Mary's Church to compare this one to - the ascent up the tower is steep and narrow as if it were inside a castle, and the top of the tower had very considerate openings in the metal safety grating for visitors to look through. The staff are kind and helpful - when I thought I had lost my hat and came to enquire about it the day after the concert, it was brought to me by the verger.

Отличный вид с башни.

Worth the climb to the top to see for miles. So beautiful inside and out.

Wonderful church, where we got married. Our love and greetings to the staff and members of the congregation, especially to Peter Hayler, the most wonderful vicar!

This is a beautiful church, you must go up to the tower to see the veiw Cambridge it is amazing on a clear day you can see for miles around this beautiful city. Well worth the small fee you pay to go up there. Just need to careful on the spiral staircase case though can be a bit tough on the knees. There is a bench at the top so you can rest while you take in the views.

The view from the tower on a clear day is superb. Well worth the effort of the c123 step climb to the top!

The climb to the top of the tower is well worth the small fee, the views were fantastic. I'm not a religious person but seemed to find solace in difficult times sitting in the church. A trip I will always remember.

Go there on a Sunday afternoon and time it close to the top of the hour! Very small fee to climb all of the way to the top of the watchtower and once you get up there...it's truly amazing to have all of the church bells ring beneath your feet while you look across the incredible horizon of Cambridge! Amazing experience!!

Fabulous. Speaciless. A really lovely experience.We enjoyed very much the view.

Brilliant climb got a bit narrow at times but great views at the top ...

Beautiful church. Don't forget to climb the tower for magnificent views of King's College.

Beautiful church in the middle of Cambridge. We were there to enjoy the beautiful concert given by the Trinity Singers from South Africa yesterday. Wonderful uplifting anthems and songs many in an African style. What a treat!

Beautiful building and it's free. £2.90 to climb the bell tower which has fantastic views of the city especially Jesus college. Just be careful if you go up in a storm like I did in Storm Doris it's very windy. Try and stay up long enough to hear the bells.

Amazing church! the view from the church tower was magnificent!

Absolutely fantastic to perform Handel's Messiah for a come and sing!

A beautiful church. The tower is a must see; climb to the top and enjoy the spectacular views of Cambridge.

The church authorities did a great job providing facilities and support to the many Bell ringers and their supporters on June 23rd 2018. Especially for the children .

Es maravillosa!! Las campanadas de la iglesia hacian una música celestial. Yo fui el día del funeral de Stephen Hawking y fue maravilloso

I attended a free lunchtime concert here and climbed the tower. I already knew I liked the programme when I was given it, but as it turned out the pianist herself was distinguished, having played for Peng Liyuan on the Chinese State Visit in 2015. While the interior is not much to look at - I have Oxford University's St. Mary's Church to compare this one to - the ascent up the tower is steep and narrow as if it were inside a castle, and the top of the tower had very considerate openings in the metal safety grating for visitors to look through. The staff are kind and helpful - when I thought I had lost my hat and came to enquire about it the day after the concert, it was brought to me by the verger.