Bishop Christopher’s Valedictory Eucharist
Please join us to give thanks for Bishop Christopher’s ministry as he retires from his role as the tenth Bishop of Southwark
Saturday 18 July 2026, 12 noon
Southwark Cathedral
followed by a drinks reception in the Cathedral garden
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All are welcome - please RSVP by 3 July to help us with the arrangements for hospitality via this form
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With regret, due to space constraints, only visiting Bishops and ecumenical dignitaries are invited to robe
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The service will also be livestreamed via the Cathedral’s YouTube channel
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For those who wish and are able, contributions towards a diocesan gift for Bishop Christopher may be made may be made via bank transfer to South London Church Fund (60-60-04 / 70380740). Please use the reference Chessun.7207
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As Bishop Christopher prepares to retire, we'd like to share with him reflections on his ministry from our parishes and ministers. Please share your memories, stories and words of thanks using this form
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Mothers’ Union 150th Anniversary: HOPE Day at Lambeth Palace
As part of their 150th year celebrations, Mothers’ Union have been accepted by Lambeth Palace to host one of their charity ‘HOPE Open Days’ on Friday 31st July from 12-4pm.
Lambeth Palace Heritage Open Palace Experience (HOPE) Days offer a rare opportunity to explore the historic home of the Archbishops of Canterbury, a place of faith, hospitality, and service for over 800 years. Funds from ticket sales go to key charities and we with the London MU Diocese are one of them for 2026
For tickets, please visit https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/
The tickets are £12 for adults. Carers and children under 12 are free but still need to book a free ticket. The entry times are in 15 mins slots, and you have an hour inside to explore the Palace to prevent overcrowding.