St John’s Cathedral is home to a community which seeks to bring the best of Anglican tradition into dialogue with the issues and needs of our day.
We strive for open-minded conversation, seek to practice inclusion, and reflect on how we might see our beliefs put into action. We want this to be a place where people are encouraged to seek God and progress their own spiritual journeys.
The Cathedral itself, a renowned Brisbane landmark, serves as a magnet, where diverse people gather to worship, celebrate, seek solace, converse and learn.
For details of special events and concerts at the Cathedral please see the WHAT’S ON page. You may find information about our regular worship times on the SERVICES page.
Peace,
Peter Catt +
Dean of Brisbane
GETTING HERE:
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ON THE WAY PODCAST
Jim Schirmer:
Integrating Wellbeing, Therapy and the Soul
While society has advanced in its understanding of mental health, with advances in treatment, wider awareness and a reduction in stigma, there seems to be no abating of the mental health crisis. Tracing the history of modern psychotherapy, and the systematic approach taken by the medical sciences, Jim Schirmer returns to the podcast to reflect on the academic heritage of psychotherapy and the therapeutic direction of our understanding of human mental health and wellbeing…
Sundays at 7pm
November 30; December 7,14,21
Please note this is in place of 6pm Evensong
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Live Stream for Weddings, Funerals and Worship
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STREAMING OF SERVICES and SERVICE NOTES
These will be updated each Thursday –
“THIS WEEK” covers the coming Sunday;
“LAST WEEK” the preceding Sunday.
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THIS WEEK'S SERVICE NOTES
LAST WEEK'S SERVICE NOTES
Sunday 30 November
First Sunday of Advent
7.30am Holy Eucharist – Sundays
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The stream will appear on our channel at approximately 7.15am Sunday
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9.30am Choral Eucharist – Sundays
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The stream will appear on our channel at approximately 9.15am Sunday
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7.00pm Cantata Evensong
Live Stream Sundays at 7pm
The stream will appear on our channel at approximately 5.45pm Sunday
Morning Prayer
Monday to Friday
8.30am
To access an electronic copy of the Prayer Book, please email: cathedral@stjohnscathedral.com.au
Streamed Services available as Recordings anytime
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December 7: Second Sunday of Advent
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December 6: The Ordination of Deacons and Priests
The Ordination of Deacons and Priests
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November 30: First Sunday of Advent
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November 23: The Reign of Christ
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THE CATHEDRAL and DEANERY HERITAGE APPEALS
The National Trust of Australia (Queensland) has listed The Cathedral and The Deanery (Adelaide House) because of their significance to the heritage of Queensland and Australia more broadly. Adelaide House was the first Government House when Queensland was created on 10th December 1859. The balcony on which Sir George Bowen read the proclamation that day has been the subject of a great deal of work to restore it to a stable and safe condition. The cathedral is the only stone-vaulted church in the Southern hemisphere and is highly regarded as a sublime example of neo-gothic architecture. Donations to the Cathedral fund are used to enhance and presence the fabric of the magnificent building.
Donations to the National Trust of Australia (Queensland) for these appeals are allowable as deductions for tax purposes.
Find out more on our DEANERY APPEAL page.
Welcome. “On the Way” is a series of recorded conversations (podcasts) exploring the deeper mysteries of faith, meaning, and beauty that people from all over the world are able to listen to on their smartphone or computer.
The podcast invites others who are also “on the way” into conversation; seeking a transformative spirituality and inclusive faith that speaks to real issues of today. Together in dialogue and storytelling we seek to make meaning and articulate a Christianity that expresses the liberating and life-giving message of the Gospel in our time.
Links to the published podcasts may be found at here. Note that these are hosted externally by Omny Studio and will open in a new browser tab.
You can also download all the podcasts from the iTunes store, or using your preferred podcast App, including Android. Search by the names “On the Way” or “St John’s Cathedral” and subscribe for free to receive these great conversations straight to your device every month! CDs are also available for those who are unable to access the podcasts online and these are available on the Literature Table in the Cathedral.
To find out more, contact the Cathedral Office by email or phone 3835 2222 during business hours.
CATHEDRAL OFFERINGS
NEW: ONLINE DONATIONS PAGE!
Our Cathedral has adopted the simple, convenient online payment channel of Tithe.ly — designed by and for churches — and currently used by more than 12,000 churches and ministries in over 50 countries.
Scan or click on the QR code above, to visit our GIVE page on this website: you may make an offering to our Cathedral and its work – either as a one-off or recurring gift –
using a credit card by clicking on the
green GIVE NOW button or the
GENERAL DONATIONS image block, which will open a simple, pop-up Tithe.ly form without you having to leave this site.
MORE INFO: please visit our GIVE page
December Outreach
Christmas Bowl Appeal 2025
Act for Peace this Christmas
For 76 years, Australians have given to the Christmas Bowl as an act of faith, generosity, and hope. Born in the aftermath of World War II, it began as a simple idea: churches across the country joining together at Christmas to share what they could so that others, far away, could have food, shelter, and safety.
Decades later, the Bowl still carries the prayers, gifts, and compassion of Christians across generations. It is a tradition that has quietly reshaped lives in places most of us will never see. Year after year, ordinary believers step forward in love, often unseen.
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Their gifts have supported refugees, rebuilt homes after disaster, and reminded people in crisis that they are not forgotten. From Gaza to Ethiopia, from remote Pacific islands to communities recovering from natural disasters, the Christmas Bowl is more than an appeal. It is the church’s legacy of love in action.
“As we focus on an empty bowl, we can imagine it being filled. We all take part and so our contributions combine to make a great impact. People in all sorts of settings will be cared for, supported, empowered and encouraged through the work of the Christmas Bowl.” Rev John Gilmore, President, National Council of Churches
Some of the work that we will be supporting around the world includes :
Zimbabwe – supporting communities to become more resilient to the impacts of climate change through programs like climate-resilient farming, wetland regeneration and community gardens.
Ethiopia – The Tesfa program offers urban refugees a pathway out of poverty by offering training, mentoring and financial support.
Jordan – The Forsa youth program empowers refugees fleeing Syria and Palestine to rebuild their lives through vocational training, business development, and financial literacy.
Indonesia – In the wake of natural disasters, Act for Peace supports communities to build resilience through disaster preparedness and response programs.
Pakistan – Through education programs, Act for Peace is empowering girls and women to break the cycle of poverty.
Gaza – Local organisations supported by Act for Peace provide vital assistance to displaced families through mobile clinics, emergency cash support, and hygiene kits.
(Further information: www.christmasbowl.actforpeace.org.au)
At St John’s, we are committed to helping the vulnerable. Our Christmas Bowl gifts will help meet urgent needs, and help to bring the peace that comes with having a safe place to belong, for those who need it most.
Can we support the Christmas Bowl Appeal by donating $1,500? You’ll find donation envelopes at the Outreach Board. Donations of $2 or more to Act for Peace are tax deductible. Please: give your donation envelope with your offering, into the Donations Box, to a cathedral warden, or to the Cathedral Office Monday-Friday. Using electronic banking: BSB 034 003 Account No: 385378; (narrate your deposit “Outreach 12” and email outreach@stjohnscathedral.com.au so we can include your donation in the monthly total. Provide your postal/email details for the receipt. Cheques: payable to ‘Act for Peace’. For other payments, please phone the cathedral office [(07) 3835 2222] during business hours Monday-Friday. Thank you.
