This service provides an opportunity for ordained and lay ministers to reaffirm their commitment to their appointed ministries, as well as have oil blessed for use in the year to follow. Traditionally held on Maundy Thursday, it is now scheduled for the week before so clergy can be in their parishes during Holy Week.
A lunch will follow. Please RSVP via the button below.
All lay persons are also welcome to attend. The service will be live-streamed on the Cathedral YouTube channel.
Regarding the blessing of oil
Clergy are encouraged to bring oils for the bishop's blessing, placing filled stocks on the table provided before the consecration. Oil or Chrism is available from the Cathedral supply any time through the year, if and when requested.
For those who may be looking for material for the Reception of Oils to use in your parish following the blessing in March, this option from the Church of England's Common Worship, adapted to the oils used, is suggested.