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Greetings
Welcome to Wellington Cathedral, in the Anglican Diocese of Wellington. Situated within the parliamentary precinct of New Zealand's capital city, we are a vibrant and diverse community of people drawn together to worship God through fine liturgy, good music, stimulating preaching and a sense of belonging. I invite you to explore our sacred space. The Cathedral is open to visitors daily 10am - 4pm.
Welcome! Naumai, haere mai! Ni sa bula vinaka!
The Very Revd Frank Nelson, Dean
Wellington Cathedral - a sacred space of
- Worship
- Hospitality
- Education
Commonwealth Day Service March 2012
Cathedral Companions
- Sunday 20th May; 2.45pm AGM, 5.00pm Evensong and Dinner
Pentecost Sunday 27th May
- 10.00am Choral Eucharist with all three Cathedral Choirs singing Mozart's Credomesse.
- 12noon Parish Lunch in the Loaves and Fishes; bring your specialty ethnic dish to share.
New Bishop's Ordination and Installation
The Ordination and Installation of Justin Duckworth as 11th Bishop of Wellington will take place at 1.30pm on Saturday 30th June 2012. Archbishop David Moxon will preside.
The Bishop Elect of Wellington has been announced. He is The Revd Justin Duckworth of Ngatiawa. Read the formal press release and other background information on the site below.
http://www.anglicantaonga.org.nz/News/TIKANGA-PAKEHA/Dreadlock
Listen to an interview with Bishop Elect Justin
http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=ICXmVnBArT4
Justin’s election has been welcomed by Archbishop David Moxon.
“The Electoral College clearly identified Justin's Christian lifestyle, Christian discipleship and Christian mission as key – and I am confident that his election will challenge, invigorate and grace the church with a deep sense of the breadth and height and depth of the love of God.”
To be Dean of Adelaide
Frank Nelson, Dean of Wellington, is to be the new Dean of Adelaide, it was announced on Sunday 29th April. Text of the announcement can be found here...
A farewell event and service will be held on Thursday 13th September, with a social gathering beginning at 5.30pm followed by Choral Evensong at 7.00pm.
Frank will be installed as Dean of Adelaide on Friday 12th October.
Choral Evensong Treasure
Have you been to Choral Evensong recently? Let the singing of God's praises wash over you after a day at the office. Thursdays at 5.30pm till about 6.05pm.
Cathedral Cyber Tour
Click this link and discover parts of the Cathedral you didn't know existed - and then come and see the real thing!
Where to now?
There is a large amount of information on this site. Take some time to explore. Here are some pages you may find interesting:
- Service Times for details of Sunday and Special Services in May 2012.
- Sermons preached in the cathedral.
- Take an online tour of the cathedral.
- Cathedral News: a monthly publication.
- Families and Children: information for those with young families.
- Read about the history of the cathedral
- Pictures: photos taken in recent months
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