The Friends of Coventry Cathedral

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Friends: inspired by this extraordinary building

Friends: giving practical and financial support

Friends: linked to the ministry of peace and reconciliation

Friends: foster a deepening appreciation of the Cathedral

Friends: relaxing together as friends

Friends: connected to the Cathedral ministry

The Friends of Coventry Cathedral bind together all those in the Cathedral community, city, diocese and beyond, who are inspired by this special place.

We provide a focus for those who wish to connect with the vision and global outreach of the Cathedral especially through its ministry of reconciliation.

We offer practical help and gifts to enhance both the Cathedral fabric and its ministry.

We organise a programme of events enabling friends to meet together and also to foster a greater appreciation of the Cathedral, its history and its future.

Latest from the Friends

Free Cathedral entry for Friends

2 May 2010

Visitors are now charged £4.50 to enter our magnificent Cathedral. Don't forget it's free to Friends. just show your membership card at the Welcome Desk. Another good reason to join the Friends!

Crowds turn out for Dresden choir

6 April 2010

Over 300 people came to the Cathedral on Easter Monday to be part of a glorious concert of choral music from the Chamber Choir of the Dresden Frauenkirche, promoted by the Friends, which embraced a powerful message of ongoing friendship and hope for a more peaceful world.

Spruce the Space

3 April 2010

A big thank you to all volunteers who turned out on Saturday March 27th to give the Cathedral a pre-Easter extra clean up.

Sep 26

Patronal Festival and AGM

Sunday, 26th September 2010

10:30, Coventry Cathedral

Join us at our Patronal Festival for the 10.30 morning Eucharist, 12.30pm Friendly Lunch in Benedicts, 2pm AGM in the Chapter House and 3.15pm Friendly tea followed by Festal Evensong at 4pm.

My Special Places with David Robinson, Canon Emeritus

Monday, 4th October 2010

11:00, Lecture Hall, Coventry Cathedral

"Pretty well everything in my life that I've been grateful for happened in Coventry Cathedral: everything I regret happened a safe distance away..."

The Friends of Coventry Cathedral was founded in 1934. It is an independent Charity No. 1061176 with an annually elected Council.