Take a break, have a coffee (or other preferred cuppa) and chat online with various members of the extended Cathedral community. Relax, bring your beverage and be welcomed into the conversation on Tuesdays – any time between 10.30am and 11.30am.

Use this Zoom link: (video/audio) or your phone – (07) 3185 3730, enter Meeting ID: 885 952 546#, Passcode: 399344# and then Participant ID: #.

Our Cathedral offers a weekly Christian meditation group on Tuesday evenings from 6.45 to 7.30pm. The meditation group is always open to new members. A simple meal of soup and bread is available in St Martin’s House from 5.30pm.

The meditation group meets in the Cathedral as well as by Zoom. To join via Zoom, use either this Zoom link or your phone – (07) 3185 3730, enter Meeting ID: 278 417 931#, Passcode: 042853# and then Participant ID: #.

Further information: Please contact The Rev’d Canon Julia Van Den Bos by email (jvandenbos@stjohnscathedral.com.au) or via the Cathedral office.

Who is The Journey for?

Those who want to take stock of their lives using a spiritual focus; Those considering baptism for themselves or for their children; Those considering confirmation;
Those who want to become an Anglican;

Those wanting to discern some future direction for their life; Those interested in unpacking the faith.

What is the process?

The Christian faith is a way of life. Entering into a way of life requires reflection. Christians are people who seek to live out the way of love. We seek to follow Jesus who, in his own life, demonstrated that we were made by God, who is love, for love. God’s love gives us the energy to love in turn. Since we are made for love, we each have a purpose. The Journey exists to enable people to discover what this truth means for them. The process aims to give people the space to test and then find their own way into this way of life. It takes what has happened in life to this point seriously. We believe that by reflecting on our life-story we discover how God has been at work in our lives since before we were born, and also identify ways in which we, as unique people, are to respond to this. We discover the way in which God’s love for us can shape our relationships, inform our motives, and help us find deep happiness.

How does it work?

By allowing those involved to ask questions, to talk over issues, share insights and to learn about specific areas that interest them. This takes place within small groups.

Why this way?

We learn most effectively when we are seeking answers to questions that matter to us.

Attending via Zoom: Use either this Zoom link (video/audio) or your phone – 07 3185 3730, enter Meeting ID: 894 0003 0380#, Passcode: 885493# and then Participant ID: #.

For more information please contact:
The Dean, Peter Catt, pcatt@stjohnscathedral.com.au or phone 3835 2239.

You’re probably familiar with issues of ramps and toilets, but have you ever thought about different cultures and languages?

We will explore the importance of culture, accessibility and inclusion in being the church, focusing specifically on Auslan and engaging with the Deaf community. This necessarily involves gaining a better understanding of the Deaf community, their culture and desires or expectations, in order to become a truly inclusive and accessible church.

It is my hope that we not only provide an accessible space for those who use Auslan, but that they are able to feel like they have a place at the table, and are valued and able to contribute as much or as little as everyone else. The inclusion of Auslan in our worship spaces is just one way to explore what it means in practice to be God’s church for all people and answer a need within the wider community.

Lauren writes: “For a long time I was curious and interested in Auslan. After I graduated high school I had the opportunity to start learning Auslan, first through community classes and later through more formal study with Deaf Connect. The more I learnt the more my interest and passion grew for both Auslan and the Deaf community.

I have attained a diploma of Auslan, and it is my goal to continue my studies to eventually become a certified interpreter.

I hope to become more involved with the Deaf community, although it can be challenging to find the time, juggling both work and ministry.

I am passionate about accessibility and inclusion for all people, so when my Deaf teachers and other members of the Deaf community expressed an interest in God, the bible and church I saw a need and desire that we as the church could easily address.”

Event Info: This event will be held in person and on Zoom and will begin with a short prayer service at 9.30am. Lauren’s presentation and discussion will follow at 9.40am until 10.30am when the session will end with worship and then morning tea from 10.35am.

To join via Zoom, use either this Zoom link (video/audio) or your phone – 07 3185 3730, enter Meeting ID: 823 3447 0652#, Passcode: 303180# and then Participant ID: #.

2nd and 4th Saturdays – 10am to 11am

Mainly Music is designed for children aged 0 to 5 years, but older children may join in. Friends, parents, grandparents, aunties, and uncles are welcome. Mainly Music is a community connection initiative.

Each Mainly Music session includes play time, singing and dancing time, and refreshments time.

Mainly Music is held in the Darnell Room, St Martin’s House. Parking is available.

For more information, see Hannah Dillingham or Ken Willett or contact them through the Cathedral office: phone – (07) 3835 2222; email – cathedral@stjohnscathedral.com.au.

Cathedral AMUA Branch

Anglican Mothers Union Australia (AMUA) is part of a worldwide fellowship of Christians united in prayer, worship and service.

AMUA Vision: a world where God’s love is known through loving, respectful and flourishing relationships.

AMUA Aim: to demonstrate the Christian faith in action by the transformation of communities worldwide through the nurture of family.

Membership is available for all [women and men] who have been baptised. If you are not yet a member and would like to find out more, please do get in contact.

The Cathedral Branch usually meets on the 2nd Thursday of each month in the Cathedral at 9.45am for coffee and the gathering starts at 10am.

Candlelight concerts in the Cathedral are a unique musical and sensorial experience created by the stunning ambience of candlelight. These concerts allow you to enjoy some of the most famous works of classical as well as contemporary composers in a completely new way and in this spectacular location.

Booking link: 

🪑 Seating is assigned on a first come first served basis in each zone.

Concert Schedule

April 24 (Thu-6.30pm) : Vivaldi Four Seasons

April 24 (Thu-8.30pm) : A Tribute to Queen & The Beatles

April 26 (Sat-6.30pm) : Hans Zimmer’s Best Works

April 26 (Sat-8.30pm) : Best of Fleetwood Mac

May 2 (Fri-6.30pm) : Tribute to Coldplay & Imagine Dragons

May 2 (Fri-8.30pm) : Tribute to Joe Hisaishi

May 3 (Sat-6.30pm) : Tribute to Coldplay and Imagine Dragons

May 3 (Sat-8.30pm) : Rings & Dragons

May 9 (Fri-6.30pm) : A Tribute to The Beatles on Strings

May 9 (Fri-8.30pm) : A Tribute to Queen

May 10 (Sat-6.30pm) : A Tribute to Phil Collins

May 10 (Sat-8.30pm) : 90’s Unplugged on Strings

May 16 (Fri-6.30 & 8.30pm) : Tchaikovsky’s Swan Lake & More

May 22 (Thu-6.30pm) : Rings & Dragons

May 22 (Thu-8.30pm) : A Tribute to Ed Sheeran

May 24 (Sat-6.30pm) : Best of Joe Hisaishi

May 24 (Sat-8.30pm) : Hans Zimmer’s Best Works

June 6 (Fri-6.30pm) : Tribute to Bruno Mars

June 6 (Fri-8.30pm) : Tribute to Coldplay & Imagine Dragons

June 7 (Sat-6.30pm) : Tribute to Phil Collins

June 7 (Sat-8.30pm) : 90’s Unplugged on Strings

June 14 (Sat-6.30 & 8.30pm) : Tchaikovsky’s Swan Lake & More

June 20 (Fri-6.30pm) : Tribute to Joe Hisaishi

June 20 (Fri-8.30pm) : Hans Zimmer’s Best Works

June 21 (Sat-6.30pm)m : Best of Fleetwood Mac

June 21 (Sat-8.30pm)m : Rings & Dragons