A new chapter for Southwark Cathedral’s Choir
Southwark Cathedral Choir welcomes new choristers and scholars, celebrates new leadership roles and marks Lay Clerk Henry Kimber’s tenth anniversary.
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Southwark Cathedral’s 2025 Mission Allocation
Southwark Cathedral’s 2025 Mission Allocation is supporting charities working to meet human need, challenge injustice, share the Gospel and care for creation. Discover how £27,921 raised through congregational giving is being distributed during 2026.
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Art at the Cathedral: Call for Local Submissions
In 2027, Southwark Cathedral will dedicate its Café exhibition programme to the work of local artists, creating a series of exhibitions celebrating the creativity and perspectives of artists connected to our wider community.
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What a (Re)treat!
At the beginning of September, a group from Southwark Cathedral travelled to the island of Iona for Astonished by Love, a retreat led by the Dean, Mark Oakley. Guided by poetry, worship and the island’s natural beauty, the group explored the love of God, creation, justice and one another. Claire Pidancet and Fiona Andrews reflect on their journey and the moments that encouraged them to live and love more intentionally.
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Drawing Ground Zero: Lucinda Rogers’ Record of New York After 9/11
Southwark Cathedral is proud to present a powerful series of drawings by artist Lucinda Rogers, documenting New York City in the aftermath of the September 11 attacks. Instagram @lucindarogers1
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Remembering Harry Bramma, Former Director of Music at Southwark Cathedral
We are deeply saddened to learn of the death of Harry Bramma, who served as Director of Music and Organist at Southwark Cathedral from 1976 to 1989.
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Southwark Cathedral becomes South London Hub for the Young Organ Scholars Trust
Southwark Cathedral is delighted to announce a new partnership with the Young Organ Scholars Trust (YOST), becoming the Trust’s South London Hub and committing to welcoming a YOST Organ Scholar to the Cathedral each year.
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Lara Maiklem appointed as Mudlark-in-Residence
We are delighted to announce the appointment of bestselling author and renowned Thames mudlark Lara Maiklem as its first Mudlark-in-Residence, creating what is believed to be the UK's only permanent mudlarking role within a cultural or heritage organisation.
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