Southwark: Encounter Pentecost at St George's Cathedral

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Following last year's wonderful gathering on Pentecost Saturday with Archbishop John Wilson at Aylesford Priory, when over 3000 people travelled from all over the Southwark diocese to celebrate together, St George's cathedral, the mother church of Southwark, is hoping to recapture some of the same spirit with a celebration day of faith and fun for all the family at its Encounter Pentecost Day on Saturday 23rd May 2026 - 10am to 5pm.

Activities include a special programme for children and teens as well as talks and testimonies, stalls selling food from Ghana, Nigeria, the Caribbean and Latin America and an opportunity to find out more about various ministries and groups working in the diocese. There will be different kinds of prayer opportunities including the Rosary, Confessions, Adoration, prayer for healing and a chant workshop. The keynote address in the morning will be given by Fr Emmanuel Mansford CFR and the day will finish with a concelebrated Mass. Free entry.

For more details see: www.encounterpentecost.com

To prepare for this and to help people open themselves up to a deeper experience of the Holy Spirit in their lives, the St George's discipleship prayer group are inviting people to join them in the Lady Chapel of St George's Cathedral (Lambeth Road SE1) for Pilgrimage to Pentecost - six sessions of talks, prayer and worship and sharing on Tuesdays 7.30 pm to 9 pm (refreshments 6.45 pm onwards in the Amigo Hall). Starting 28th April until 2nd June 2026. More details email: cathedralenquiries@rcaos.org.uk