WELCOME TO ST JOHN’S ANGLICAN CATHEDRAL, BRISBANE
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.
Peace,
Peter Catt +
Dean of Brisbane
Covid-19 Update:
The Cathedral is open for:
Sunday
Holy Eucharist, 7.30am
Evensong, 6pm
Click here to Register
Monday to Friday
Morning Prayer, 8.30am
Private prayer, 11am to 2pm
Evening Prayer, 4pm
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday.
Prayer During the Day, 12.30pm
Wednesday
Eucharist, 12.30pm (Click here to Register)
Cathedral Shop Open
Tuesday, Thursday and Friday 11am to 2pm
LIVE STREAMING OF SERVICES
Choral Eucharist
Live Stream Sundays at 9.30am
This video will appear as ‘Private’ until 9.15am Sunday
Choral Evensong
Live Stream Sundays at 6pm
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
Latest Additions
Funeral Service for Susie Krimmer
Choral Evensong, Fifth Sunday after Pentecost, 5th July
Choral Eucharist, Fifth Sunday after Pentecost, 5th July
Funeral Service for The Rev’d Dr Richard Bowie
Choral Evensong, Sts Peter and Paul, 28th June
Choral Eucharist, Fourth Sunday after Pentecost, 28th June
Memorial Service for Joyce Stewart
Choral Evensong, Third Sunday after Pentecost, 21st June
Choral Eucharist, Third Sunday after Pentecost, 21st June
Choral Evensong, Second Sunday after Pentecost, 14th June
Choral Eucharist, Second Sunday after Pentecost, 14th June
Funeral Service for Elva Emmerson, 12 June
Choral Evensong, Trinity Sunday, 7th June
Choral Eucharist, Trinity Sunday, 7th June
Choral Evensong, Pentecost 31st May
Choral Matins, Pentecost, 31st May
Choral Evensong, Seventh Sunday of Easter, 24th May
Choral Eucharist, Seventh Sunday of Easter, 24st May
Choral Eucharist, Ascension Day, 21st May
Choral Evensong, Sixth Sunday of Easter, 17th May
Choral Eucharist, Sixth Sunday of Easter, 17th May
Earlier:
Choral Evensong, Fifth Sunday of Easter, 10th May
Choral Eucharist, Fifth Sunday of Easter, 10th May
Choral Evensong, St John’s Day, 3rd May
Choral Eucharist, St John’s Day, 3rd May
SERVICE NOTES
Here you will find quick links to two weeks of Service Notes for each of our four Sunday services.
These will be updated each Thursday –
“THIS WEEK” covers the coming Sunday;
“LAST WEEK” the preceding Sunday.
Click the title bar or ‘+’ button to toggle open your chosen week and select the service time.
THIS WEEK'S SERVICE NOTES
Sunday 12th July
LAST WEEK'S SERVICE NOTES
OUR PLACE IN HISTORY:
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.
The Rev’d Dr Sarah Bachelard joins Dom, Sue and Peter in a conversation about the creative possibilities of a contemplative life to ground us in the midst of uncertain times. How do we find a way in times of anxiety to “be with what is”, rather than try to resist what cannot be changed? Join us as we explore the gifts of silence and stillness to help us to embrace the potentialities of a world reimagined through this experience of pandemic. Sarah is the founder of Benedictus Contemplative Church based in Canberra. She is an Anglican priest, theologian, retreat leader, and author.
Download the episode here
COVID-19 and our Life and Worship at St John’s
The COVID-19 virus pandemic is presenting a unique challenge to our life as a society and as a Cathedral community. As the crisis unfolds, we will be called upon to do things differently. The Cathedral team is continuing to develop ways for us to stay in touch with one another and grow in faith together during these challenging times. These developments will be shared over the coming days and weeks.
Cathedral Slowly Reopening
In compliance with the COVID-19 restrictions the cathedral building closed for ten week. Much of our activity is still taking place online. Full details found on our What’s On Page
Stay Connected
Please ensure that the Cathedral office has your current contact details. Contact us by email or phone 3835 2222 Please also be in touch with other members of the community to ensure that they have given us their current details as well.
Personal Safety and Social Distancing
We encourage all staff, volunteers and community members, of first priority, to be mindful of the need to keep themselves safe and to practice social distancing as advised by the various Governments.
Sunday Worship – Streaming of Services
We will be offering live access to the 9.30am and 6pm services each Sunday through a streaming service from this Sunday. Services will also be recorded. These can be accessed through the Cathedral YouTube Channel.
Studies and Meditation
These will be continuing. We are providing opportunities to join these using Zoom (via the internet) or a phone. Details to access the activities via Zoom can be found on the Cathedral website (www.stjohnscathedral.com.au/whats-on). Phone-in details for each study appear today in the relevant notice and can also be found on the website.
Shop Availability
To make a purchase or to place an order, please ring 07 3835 2281 or email shop@stjohnscathedral.com.au.
Assistance with using Zoom
Because of the risks from COVID-19, a number of our small groups and studies are now being held via Zoom. If you would like to bring your laptop or other device into the office, one of the cathedral staff could help you to set up and test Zoom so you are ready to join the groups.
Peace,
Peter+
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
OUTREACH – JULY 2020
The Stepping Stone Clubhouse, Coorparoo
Providing meaning, purpose, and hope for people with a mental illness.
The Outreach appeal for July supports The Stepping Stone Clubhouse. It is a membership- based community of people with a mental illness who are dedicated to rebuilding their lives. Individual Plans are created to meet goals of each member for daily living, vocational and social needs. Members are assisted to acquire and keep affordable housing, good mental health and general medical services, government disability benefits and other services. During COVID-19, the Clubhouse has had to find new ways of delivering these services to members.
Donations to The Stepping Stone Clubhouse are tax deductible.
If using electronic banking, please narrate your deposit “Outreach 07” and also e-mail wardens@stjohnscathedral.com.au to inform us of your deposit (include the amount) and to provide your postal details for the receipt. Alternatively, please phone the cathedral office [(07) 3835 2222] during normal business hours Monday-Friday.
Thank you
Sadly we have had to postpone this year’s event due to the Coronavirus.
More to come