Encounter Pentecost
Celebrate the Feast of Pentecost together
at St George’s Cathedral, Southwark
Saturday 23 May 2026
10am to 5pm
“For the promise is to you and to your children and to all that are far off, every one whom the Lord our God calls to him.” - Acts 2:39
Pentecost is the great feast of the Holy Spirit and the birthday of the Church.
Encounter Pentecost is a day to gather at St George’s Cathedral for worship, prayer, teaching and celebration with people from across the Archdiocese.
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Families welcome
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Beautiful St George's Cathedral
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Youth activities
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Talk from Fr Emmanuel Mansford
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Books and stalls
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Children's music workshop led by Director of Music Jon Schranz
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Confession
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Warm welcomes await you!
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Food options for everyone
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Worship from Fr Joseph Gulliford
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Testimonies and talks
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Holy Mass
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Fr Joe Owusu-Ansah
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Worship with Chris and Anita Stribbling
What to expect
Worship
Praise and worship in the Cathedral and a keynote talk with additional talks during the day.
Prayer
Adoration, Confession, Rosary and prayer ministry.
Community
Stalls and opportunities to discover ministries across the Archdiocese.
Families
Children and youth activities during the day.
Programme Highlights
Morning
Praise and worship and opening talk with Father Emmanuel Mansford CFR.
Midday
Lunch, stalls, talks and prayer spaces.
Afternoon
Praise, testimonies and Holy Mass.
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