Annual Review 2018/2019 Foreword Welcome to the Cathedral’s Annual Review for 2018/19 which describes in an accessible, insightful and pictorial manner something of the last year of our common life together. It has been a busy time and much has been achieved thanks to the commitment and hard work of our staff, volunteers, worshippers and supporters. The Bishop’s Visitation Charge of November Development Trust is working hard to 2016 gave us the opportunity to celebrate raise the money necessary to complete the much of what we do well and consider how project. we could do other things differently in order Alongside all the above, the Cathedral has to better equip ourselves to be ‘the seat ensured that its role as a place where the of the Bishop and a centre of worship and Gospel is proclaimed and lived, and a place mission’ (Care of Cathedrals Measure 1990). of welcome and of invitation, continues to We have worked together with a wide range be at the heart of all we do. of stakeholders on formulating a Strategic Plan for taking us into 2023. I hope this Review encourages you to want to know more about the Cathedral and all The report of the Cathedrals’ Working we do to build up the household of faith in Group into the governance of Cathedrals this place to be a place of transformation has occupied our minds, and we await the where our human experience finds its new Cathedrals Measure. This will have an meaning in the unconditional love and impact on the governance arrangements of compassion of God. all Cathedrals, and we will need to consider how to implement it in a way which works well for Chichester Cathedral. The huge task of renewing the Cathedral’s The Very Reverend Stephen Waine roof covering and replacing it in lead Dean of Chichester L REVIEW 2018/2019 L REVIEW 2014/2015 A continues, and the Restoration and A ANNU ANNU 2 Vision and Purpose Through imaginative worship, inspiring music and art, engaging teaching and generous hospitality, we will be a place of transformation where our human experience finds its meaning in the unconditional love and compassion of God. Our Values Our vision and purpose are supported by our Christian values: • Openness, Honesty and Integrity – in the way we conduct our common and individual life • Fairness, Justice and Compassion – in our engagement with individuals and the structures of our society • Generosity – in our judgements and our welcome Strategic Goals 1. A Cathedral for the City, Counties and Diocese – to engage with and serve the needs of God’s world 2. Development of Worship – to draw people into deeply transformative worship, rooted in our Christian heritage and nourished by energy and imagination 3. Engagement and Learning – to work in a spirit of inclusivity, openness and service 4. Social Responsibility – embracing environmental and social wellbeing 5. A Sustainable Cathedral – to achieve financial security and sustainability 6. Good Governance – to be accountable, responsible and robust L REVIEW 2018/2019 A ANNU 3 A Place of Worship and a Mother Church Worship is the core of the life of the Cathedral, and its daily cycle of prayer has continued unbroken for 900 years. In addition to regular services, ministering to a regular congregation of several hundred, the Cathedral supports many local organisations and the mission and ministry of the Diocese of Chichester as a whole through its role as Mother Church. Over the summer of 2018, Thy Kingdom Come prayer Other special services at the Cathedral hosted four initiative at Pentecost, the the Cathedral included special gatherings of pilgrims ordination of 11 new deacons commemoration of the from each of the four in June 2018, the licensing of WW1 Armistice in November archdeaconries as part of the Lay Readers in September, the 2018, with a service Diocesan Year of Prayer, with commissioning of Authorised of Remembrance and additional parish pilgrimages Lay Ministers in January Reconciliation attended by throughout the year. 2018 also 2019, and the commissioning veterans, civic representatives saw the installation of four of officers for the Diocesan and ecumenical partners new Canons, whose role is to Mothers’ Union in March. from France and Germany. represent the Cathedral across The Cathedral supports The Cathedral also hosted the Diocese and beyond, and outreach to parish groups, Armistice themed concerts two Canons of Honour (posts who are encouraged to visit given by the Chichester which celebrate ecumenical to experience and share Singers and the University links). In October 2018 a in worship and are invited Eucharist service was held to annually for tea and Evensong mark the retirement of the through the Parish Links Archdeacon of Chichester, The programme. The Cathedral Venerable Douglas McKittrick, works with the Diocesan and in May 2019 his successor, Education Department and The Venerable Luke Irvine- continues to have a strong link Capel, was welcomed to his with the Prebendal School, new post at a special service. hosting school assemblies, Other Diocesan events held four concerts per year, L REVIEW 2018/2019 at the Cathedral included monthly eucharist services, L REVIEW 2014/2015 A A a beacon event welcoming and services for the beginning people from across the and end of term. ANNU ANNU Diocese for the Archbishops’ 4 of Chichester, and the In November 2018, Revd ‘It retains a fantastic, Cathedral bell ringers Canon Bruce Ruddock was sounded as impressive as installed as Custos of St Mary’s authentic atmosphere of ever as they joined in the Hospital and Chaplain to the worship and reverence.’ national ‘Ringing Remembers’ Cathedral and in a change to campaign. Other anniversaries recent practice, nave seating ‘This is a place for peaceful marked with services in the for Christmas carol services worship where you can feel Cathedral included the 100th was completely un-ticketed, (TripAdvisor) anniversary of the formation resulting in considerably comfortable.’ of the Royal Air Force attended higher attendance. For the by cadets from the Sussex second year the Cathedral held Wing of the Air Training Corp, a Dementia-Friendly Carol and the 60th anniversary of Service, which was hugely the twinning of Chichester popular. A Christingle service with Chartres in an Evensong took place in February on the service attended by the Mayors eve of Candlemas, celebrating of both cities. the 50th anniversary of the introduction of the Christingle The Cathedral continues to to the UK by The Children’s offer welcome and hospitality Society. to many local organisations, and special services and The Cathedral’s Day Chaplains events included the Chichester scheme continues to provide District Scouts and Guides, welcome pastoral support to the Royal Sussex Regimental visitors to the Cathedral in Association, the Diocesan addition to the Cathedral’s branch of the Royal School of daily office, and the Pebbles Church Music, Stonepillow, children’s group, which meets Chichester University and during the Sunday Eucharist, many local schools and continues to be popular. colleges. Listen to our Sermons... Recordings of our weekly services L REVIEW 2018/2019 are on our website. Go to: A tinyurl.com/ChiCathSermons ANNU 5 A Place of Music The Cathedral attracts music lovers from far afield with its wide range of concerts and accomplished Cathedral Choir, which continues its dedicated work in support of the Cathedral’s worshipping life. Typically, the choristers spend 18 hours each week rehearsing or singing services, alongside their academic curriculum. In the summer of 2019 it while guest musicians charity that supports the was Chichester’s turn to host performed in a variety of mental health needs of former the Southern Cathedrals genres from English song to service personnel. Tracks Festival which celebrates jazz. The Festival culminated from the recording have been the friendship between in a packed performance of broadcast several times on Chichester, Salisbury and one of the great achievements Classic FM and Radio 3, and Winchester Cathedrals. of Western music, J. S. Bach’s the disc climbed to number During this hugely popular St John Passion. 11 in the iTunes Classical event, sacred choral and Chart. The project was made organ music was presented To mark the centenary of the possible by a generous grant both as concerts and within Armistice of 1918 the choir from Chichester Cathedral worship. The choirs of the recorded a commemorative Friends. three cathedrals sang in CD entitled ‘Lest We Forget’ combination and individually, sold in aid of Combat Stress, a November saw a further highlight when the choir was joined by colleagues from Salisbury and Winchester Cathedrals as well as the Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra, for a performance ‘By chance we of Leonard Bernstein’s arrived at Even- Chichester Psalms in the song. The music centenary year of the composer’s birth. Written in and singing 1965, the piece had its first sublime.…’ L REVIEW 2018/2019 L REVIEW 2014/2015 A A UK performance here as part (TripAdvisor) of the Southern Cathedrals ANNU ANNU Festival. Attended by an 6 audience of 850, this was an event of international significance. The conductor was Bernstein’s student, the world-renowned Marin Alsop, and Bernstein’s son travelled from the USA to attend. The choir plays a role in the Cathedral’s ministry included The Sixteen, who to the Diocese: a schedule returned as part of their of visits to parish churches Choral Pilgrimage, and further included St Nicholas’s, Worth, concerts performed by the Peacehaven, near Brighton, University of Chichester and St Richard’s, Heathfield. Symphony Orchestra and Other external events included Choir, NMH, the Leconfield a concert in Beaulieu Abbey Singers, and Billingshurst Church, a service at Chichester Choral Society. Guildhall to commemorate The Festival of Chichester the founding of Priory Park, saw a concert performed by and participation in former Worthing Symphony Orchestra Chancellor, the Very Revd Dr with Kosmos ensemble and Anthony Cane’s installation as guest saxophonist Jess Gillham, Dean of Portsmouth.