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The Sheffield Cathedral congregation

Belonging

The people who worship at the Cathedral form a diverse community. Belonging gives us a chance to explore together what it means to be a Christian.

Newcomers

For some people the Cathedral offers a chance to put a toe in the water of Christian faith and practice. For others it is a resting place on a journey of faith. Everyone is welcome at our services, and there is no pressure to belong any more than you want to. But if you want to find out more alongside other people, our Enquirers Group is a good place to start. Contact us if you are interested in finding out more.

Joining

If you would like to be a part of the life of the Cathedral, coming to services regularly is a good way to meet people and get to feel at home. In the events and education sections of this site, and on the notice sheets handed out at services, you can find out about courses and events that may interest you.

When you have worshipped with us for 6 months you can, if you wish, put your name on the electoral roll. That gives you the right to vote to choose representatives to be involved in governing the Cathedral, or to stand for election yourself.

Baptism and confirmation

Baptism, or christening, is the ceremony that welcomes people into God’s family. It isn’t only for babies. Confirmation gives people who were baptised as children the chance to affirm the Christian faith for themselves, in a special service at Easter. Click here to read more about Baptisms or Contact us.

Giving

If you become a member of the Cathedral community, you might like to think of ways you can support its work, either by volunteering or by giving. The Cathedral’s work depends on the generosity of its members. We receive no money from the government. There are no rules about how much you give, but we would ask that if you pay tax, you gift aid your donations so that we can claim tax back on them. Contact us for details about ways of giving.

What is it like to belong?

By Ruth

In the sixties I came into the Cathedral and heard the choir practising "I bind up the broken-hearted", went home and felt that binding and found a very real presence in my own life.

I shared life with a friend through many operations and strokes and when she died I felt a bit lost. I came to the Cathedral to find myself.

I enjoyed the quiet beauty of the liturgy, the wisdom of the sermons and grew to appreciate the wonders of the actual building and its outreach.

A craftsman’s daughter, I enjoy the fellowship of the sanctuary and flower guilds and the Archer Project. I admire the quiet dedicated work of the Carers' group and the Vergers' team and I have enjoyed the fun and creativity of working with children.

I have grown to love the dedicated service of the daily office, both morning and evening, and the hard work that goes into efforts for excellence.

It is good to be part of the pulse of the city.