Sunday At Sheffield Cathedral - Sheffield Cathedral

The Dean reminds us that Christ is with us and God in Jesus Christ understands and feels our pain, our loss, our fear. Despite drawing away from the Cathedral in a challenging time, we are (as always) invited to draw close to Christ, and in Christ we discover God’s bottomless compassion and care.

On this very different Mothering Sunday, Canon Keith reminds us of the basics of family, love and church.

The Revd Canon Julie Upton encourages us to embrace change and God’s changing love, for God promises that however challenging change may be, it is also worth it.

“God’s grace is sufficient.”Vice Dean Keith Farrow reminds us that as we go on our wilderness journey during Lent, we do so with Christ before us and following in his footsteps.

“No posing at the tomb entrance, please.”Listen to Vice Dean Keith Farrow’s Ash Wednesday sermon.

As we get ready to embrace and embark on this Lenten season, the Dean invites us to reflect deeply on the teachings of Christ.

“Worry is not good, for it is not fruitful.”Vice Dean Keith Farrow examines the concepts of worry, fear and generosity. “Therefore do not worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will worry about itself. Each day has enough trouble of its own.”- Matthew 6:34

The Dean reflects on truth and how we can see truth in each other, ourselves, Christ and the teachings of the church. “Christ, who is truth, will set you free.”

We all carry a light with us and we all need light in our lives.Canon Keith Farrow, Vice Dean at the Cathedral, regales us with tales from his pilgrimage to the Holy Land and reminds us that we are all bearers of the light of Christ in our daily lives.

On the occasion of Holocaust Memorial Day, the Revd Helena Roulston reminds us of the importance of standing together to unite in friendship, in hospitality and in love.

Do you know what you are looking for?The Dean considers the merits of a slow reading movement and encourages us to allow the light of Christ to shine into the depths of who we are, so that we might learn what we are looking for.

The Revd Captain Ian Maher takes a look at Jesus’ story and how his story and history can influence our faith, and our own story.

As we enter the season of Epiphany, the Dean reflects on its meaning through the writings of Evelyn Waugh.

Revd Captain Mike Reeder reflects on regifting Christmas presents and how we are all called to share and regift the good news of God’s love.

The Dean reflects on the hope we can all find in the Christmas story.

The Revd Captain Ian Maher transports us back to the Southern Kingdom of Judah 8C BC and encourages us to reflect on the comfort and challenge brought by the prophet Isaiah when he foretold the coming of Immanuel - 'God with us'. Readings: Isaiah 7:10-16, Matthew 1:18-25

Advent is the season of waiting, hoping, patience… but also of questions. “May we always be a church for all people to ask their questions.” - Vice Dean Keith Farrow’s Advent Prayer

The Dean brings a message of hope at the start of this Advent season.“Lord Jesus Christ, fulfil your promise to me, never to leave me, never to leave me alone - no, never alone. You promised never to leave me alone.”- Martin Luther King, Jr

“Today, you will be with me in paradise.”Vice Dean of Sheffield Cathedral, the Revd Canon Keith Farrow, looks closer at Jesus’ coronation and crown.Gospel reading: Luke 23:33-43

The Dean looks to German statesman Konrad Adenauer for inspiration in this week’s podcast.“Love God with all your heart and mind and soul and strength; love your neighbour as yourself; and put your hope in God, in Jesus Christ risen from the dead. Whatever befalls us, this will always guide us into truth and life and hope.”

“Please, do not forget me.”Canon Keith Farrow reflects on the power and importance of remembrance as we honour our fallen on Remembrance Sunday 2019.

In this week’s podcast the Dean looks to the saints of old for inspiration for our lives of faith.Gospel reading: Luke 19:1-10

Revd Captain Ian Maher draws parallels between today’s reading and the life of Father Anthony who, despite his high status, chose a life of humility and simplicity. Reading: Luke 18:9-14

October, in the church, is the month of counting… Canon Keith Farrow explores the question found in the Gospel reading: When the Son of Man comes, will he find faith on earth?Gospel reading: Luke 18:1-8

What are you grateful for?Take a moment this week to explore gratitude with Revd Helena Roulston.

Canon Keith brings his family tree to the Sunday service to explore promises made by us and by God, baptism and the faith family tree.Reading mentioned in the sermon: 2 Timothy 1:1-14Gospel reading: Luke 17:5-10

This Michaelmas, the Dean of Sheffield Cathedral looks to the angels and reminds us all of the their eternal message - fear not.

In this week’s podcast. the Dean argues that forgiveness is always unjust but that forgives also recreates the world as a world of grace and beauty. Gospel reading: Luke 16:1-13

As he takes a closer look at the parables in Luke 15, the Revd Captain Mike Reeder unpacks the great effort in searching and the great joy in finding. Gospel reading: Luke 15:1-10

Let us like the call to discipleship and let us follow the hashtag the cross. Revd Canon Keith Farrow shares his thoughts on social media the gospel message.

The Revd Captain Ian Maher examines the point and purpose of the church today. Gospel Reading: Luke 13:10-17

Is faith just a crutch for the weak? The Ven Malcolm Chamberlain challenges our definition of faith and the impact it has on our day to day lives.

The Dean recounts the medieval french tale of Bill and the Bishop and encourages us to reflect on God's loving mercy.

The Dean reflects on God’s promise of an endless, merciful hospitality where all are welcome, all belong and vengeance has no place.

The Revd Mike Reeder looks at the Lord’s Prayer and what it teaches us about prayer, and the importance of prayer in our daily relationship with God.

Canon Keith Farrow reflects on Mary, Martha and his dishwasher - the importance of being present with the people we love and serving others, all with our eyes fixed on Christ.

The Reverend Claire Dawson reflects on who our neighbours are what it means to be a good neighbour. “‘Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your strength and with all your mind’; and, ‘Love your neighbour as yourself.’” Luke 10:27

In a society at times more focused on reinforcing division than finding common ground, the Dean reminds us of the message in Galatians - we are all one in Christ.“There is neither Jew nor Gentile, neither slave nor free, nor is there male and female, for you are all one in Christ Jesus.” Galatians 3:28

The Reverend Richard Peers encourage the ordinands to continue to seek out God’s presence and stay close to Jesus.

Revd Canon Keith Farrow takes a closer look at the story of the demon-possessed man in Luke 8. “The man from whom the demons had gone out begged to go with him, but Jesus sent him away, saying, “Return home and tell how much God has done for you.” So the man went away and told all over town how much Jesus had done for him.” Luke 8:26-39

The Dean reflects on fear, airplanes and the doctrine of the Holy Trinity.

Listen to the Revd Kate Wharton’s inspiring sermon on prayer from the Diocese of Sheffield’s annual Thy Kingdom Come Beacon Event at the Cathedral.

On the day of Pentecost, the Dean of Sheffield Cathedral reflects on the kingdom of God.

In what ways do we live differently because of our faith? Revd Captain Ian Maher asks a question of consequence in this week’s podcast.

Ahead of Ascension Day and Pentecost, Revd Canon Keith Farrow considers the inheritance we all need to claim as God’s children.“Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid.” John 14:27

Do you remember your baptism?Revd Canon Keith Farrow gives baby Matilde a gift - a candle, a carved wooden heart and a carved wooden cross - on the day of her baptism. What do you think these gifts says about the gift of baptism?

"My sheep listen to my voice; I know them, and they follow me. I give them eternal life, and they shall never perish; no one will snatch them out of my hand.” John 10:27-28The Venerable Malcolm Chamberlain, Archdeacon of Sheffield and Rotherham, reminds us that we’re all invited to know God’s voice in our lives.

The Revd Canon Chris Burke looks back on his time in Sheffield in his final sermon as Canon Precentor at Sheffield Cathedral.

The Royal Maundy memorial plaque was unveiled at this special Evensong service; you can listen to the Dean’s sermon from the service.

Listen to the Dean’s reflection from our Maundy Thursday service.

The those in ministry across the Diocese of Sheffield gathered to renew their commitment to sharing the good news of the Gospel and to receive the oils used in the coming year.In his sermon, Bishop Pete Wilcox encouraged us all to seek a bigger church to make a bigger difference.