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Visit“The welcome and sanctuary is ‘time out’ from the hustle and bustle of every day” – a local resident
Worship can mean different things to different people. For some it is attending our regular services or joining the community for a special event. For others it is the act of lighting a candle or simply spending time absorbing the atmosphere of the cathedral.
Services
Services provide the daily rhythm to life at York Minster and everyone is welcome to attend. For full details of the services we offer and times, see our What’s On calendar. We also offer livestreams of our 11am Eucharist and 4pm Evensong services every Sunday here so you can join us from the comfort of your home.
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Prayer requests
Family and friends can email the clergy with a request for their loved one, or for someone for whom they are concerned, to be remembered in a prayer.
The email address to request a prayer and a candle to be lit for those who have recently died is prayer@yorkminster.org. All emails will receive a response within 48 hours.
For a detailed listing of our regular and special services, including a downloadable Service Scheme, visit the What’s On section.
Other forms of worship
The Minster has absorbed the prayers of thousands of people across the centuries; many people visit to simply soak up the atmosphere and spend time in contemplation away from the pressures and noise of the day.
Others choose to a light candle for someone or something close to their hearts, say a prayer or write a message to be prayed by one of our chaplains. See What’s On for upcoming services and events.
“The Minster offers me a sense of calm in the busy city, a sense of continuity of past and present…so perhaps I could describe myself as a seeker of sanctuary” – a local resident
Can I bring my children to the Sunday service?
Children are welcome at our services and we run children’s groups each week during the 11am Sunday service which they are welcome to attend. Further details are available here.
Is the Quire wheelchair accessible?
There is stepped and ramped access to the Quire from the Nave next to the Kings’ Screen (see our map of the Minster for further details). The Quire area where the organ is positioned is mainly single level. About halfway down the Quire there are three sets of shallow steps which lead up to the high altar. For this reason, only the first section of the Quire is accessible for wheelchair users.
Do I have to pay to pray/join a service?
No – worship at York Minster is always free. We hold at least four services a day and there are places for prayer and reflection throughout the day. If you would like to make use of this space, or wish to speak to our duty chaplain, please let a member of our visitor team know as you arrive at the main entrance.
Can I join a service if I have no faith?
Yes – worship at York Minster is open to all.
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