Wellington Cathedral of St Paul

God’s great love fills and emanates out of the Wellington Cathedral of Saint Paul, a house of prayer and worship for the Nation.

Located in Thorndon, Wellington New Zealand, the Cathedral is both a local parish and the mother church of the Anglican Diocese of Wellington.

We are grounded in Scripture and the transforming Word of God in the person of Jesus Christ. Our love of God is expressed predominantly through Anglican liturgy and Choral worship. We are committed to maintaining our regular rhythm of prayer, growing together in community, being equipped as disciples and serving in mission. 

May God meet with you here, inspire you by faith, fill you with hope and guide you in love.

This Cathedral Church is a place of prayerful encounter and community for all the people of Aotearoa New Zealand.

We stand as a sign of faith that points to the reality of God’s presence in our world and lives.

Worship

8.00am Said Eucharist

10.00am Choral Eucharist  Live-streamed

4.00pm Choral Evensong

6.00pm Taizé Every 1st Sunday

Sunday Services

8.00am Morning Prayer

12.15 Midday Eucharist in the Lady Chapel with Te Hakari Tapu on Thursdays

5.15 Evening Prayer Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri

5.30pm Thursday Choral Evensong Thursdays during school terms

Weekday Services

Each fortnight, members of our community meet to study the bible, pray and enjoy fellowship with one another.

If you are interested in joining one of our Home Groups, contact Chaplain Colin with the form below.

Home Groups

Upcoming Events

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Hospitality
Hospitality

Hospitality volunteers are essential in creating a warm and welcoming environment by serving tea and coffee after church services. They also assist in catering for special services and events.

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Vergers
Vergers

Vergers have an important role in upholding the dignity of worship in the Cathedral, caring for its security and welcoming all who enter it. We play an important part in ensuring the proper functioning of the Cathedral as a place of worship and for the many other roles and activities which it serves.

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Greeters
Greeters

The Wellington Cathedral of St Paul has as its vision to be a place of prayerful encounter for those who choose to visit. Greeters duty entails sitting at the welcome desk at the entrance of the cathedral for a two hour shift.

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Sidespeople
Sidespeople

The main role of the sides people is to be a welcoming presence at the front of the Cathedral to all those attending our services.

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Live Streams

Click here to see all of our videos.

A New Zealand Prayer Book

We take a break from online worship during school holidays.

Pastoral Care

Members of our clergy team are available to offer a listening ear or pastoral care. 

Please feel free to contact a priest using the form here for them to get in contact with you.