Peterborough’s charity Advent service returns to kick off Christmas festivities
Alongside the traditional service a pre-event reception was open for everyone interested in learning about Kidney Research UK
Peterborough Cathedral’s annual Advent service returned to mark the beginning of the Christmas period.
In partnership with Peterborough based charity Kidney Research UK, this years’ service offered a moment of celebration and song.
Featuring the sounds of the Cathedral Choir, an ambient candlelit service and a selection of special readings, the event was free to attend.
Sandra Currie, chief executive officer at Kidney Research UK said: “The Advent service has always been a special way to mark the beginning of the Christmas season, to reflect and look forward with hope.
"So much has been achieved this year against the backdrop of a difficult period for everyone.
"We are proud to be a part of the Peterborough community and were so happy to welcome everyone to celebrate the commencement of Advent and all the positive progress we have made for kidney patients this year.”
Held within the Cathedral just before the service the same evening, this was an opportunity to mark the achievements of the charity.
The very reverend Chris Dalliston, Dean of Peterborough Cathedral said: “We were delighted once again to share this special Advent service with our partners from Kidney Research UK. We are conscious that we live in a broken and wounded world, in which many feel vulnerable and afraid.
"Yet Advent comes to us as a season of anticipation, healing and hope.”
The service was part of the annual advent event which returned for a second year after a break due to the Covid-19 pandemic.