Please note that on Sunday 29 July, there will be a number of road closures around the Cathedral and South Eastern side of the CBD, due to the Run Melbourne marathon. Please see the summary of road closures available on this website: http://events.solemotive.com/run-melbourne/event-information/
Last Sunday evening, Dean Andreas was invited to preach at Evensong at St Paul’s Cathedral, London.
Drawing from the Book of Romans, the Dean spoke about the importance of Christian unity despite differences of culture and practice, as well as highlighting our refugee advocacy and work towards indigenous recognition as examples of Paul’s call to ‘extend hospitality to strangers’ and ‘love one another with mutual affection’.
He also drew attention to the many links between the two St Paul’s Cathedrals, both historic and present-day.
You can listen to a recording of the sermon, or read the text here.
At the 10.30am service on Sunday 5 August, we will mark the anniversary of the bombing of Hiroshima with a special Peace Day commemoration.
The service will be attended by Representatives from the Japanese Consulate and the Melbourne Ikebana (Japanese flower arranging) Chapter who will provide beautiful floral arrangements to commemorate the occasion.
Members of the Japanese community in Melbourne, and all who are committed to working for peace, are warmly invited to attend.
On 5 June 2018, the Chapter of St Paul’s Cathedral formally adopted the 2017 Annual Report. The report gives insights into the many events, activities, initiatives and ministries conducted by the Cathedral. Colleagues, ministries, and volunteers of the Cathedral have each contributed reflections on the past year. It is available to read online. Copies of the audited accounts can be obtained from the Cathedral Administrator on request.
A copy of the Annual Report can be downloaded as a .pdf here. Hard copies will be available from the Cathedral from 1 July 2018.
Sunday 1st July, 2018
We will again celebrate our Patronal Festival with a combined Festive Choral Eucharist at 10.00am (only service that morning) to which all are invited. Our Annual General Meeting will follow the service and commence at 11.15am, followed by the Patronal Festival Lunch will 12.30pm in the Barbara Darling Room.
Bookings have now closed for the Lunch. Please contact events@stpaulscathedral.org.au or phone 9653 4210 if you missed out and would like to come.
A Provincial Festive Choral Evensong will be held at 6.00pm. Archdeacon Philip Muston from the Gippsland Diocese will be the preacher.
Ever struggle to understand what you are reading in the Bible?
Ever wonder about how to interpret and apply God’s word?
Beginning Sunday 27th May at 12.00pm ‘How to Read the Bible’ provides, over 3 sessions, an opportunity to consider these questions and more. These sessions will be led by the Canon Precentor, The Revd Canon Heather Patacca.
Contact events@stpaulscathedral.org.au to register.
St Paul’s Cathedral Melbourne with Kaiela Arts Shepparton presents –
YAKAMA YAPANEYEPUK (COME TOGETHER)
Works by Aboriginal artists from Kaiela Arts
Artists from Kaiela Arts Shepparton have collaborated with St Paul’s Cathedral Artist-in-Residence Sean Whittaker. This exhibition features the outcome of the collaboration and responds to the concept of ‘Coming Together’
Exhibition: Open Daily 26 May – 22 June (Free Admission)
Location: The Transept Gallery – St Paul’s Cathedral
Cnr Flinders St and Swanston St, Melbourne VIC
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Image Acknowledgement:
Amanda Ormiston: Sand Painting
Tammy-Lee Atkinson: Totems
St Paul’s Cathedral stained glass door detail
Please note that next Sunday 13 May, there will be a number of road closures for those approaching the Cathedral from the South West of the CBD, due to the Mother’s Day Classic fun run. Fortunately, access to the Cathedral will not be directly impacted, but if you are concerned that your route may be affected, do check this summary of road closures.
Date: Friday 4 and Saturday 5 May
Time: 7.30pm
Venue: St Paul’s Cathedral, Cnr of Swanston Street and Flinders Street, Melbourne
Cost: $30 Full / $15 Concession
Booking: Online via Eventbrite
An all-sensory experience of historic architectural beauty, modern visual spectacle, choral and orchestral music, and the timeless genius of Vivaldi, presented by the students of the Faculty of Fine Arts and Music, the University of Melbourne.
Featuring the Early Voices and Baroque Ensemble, Stephen Grant (musical director), Erin Helyard (musical director), Jane Davidson (creative director).
Gloria and Beatus vir are two of Vivaldi’s most beautiful and moving choral works. Set within the magnificent St Paul’s Cathedral, and using magical visual imagery, these spellbinding performances offer unique experiences of uplifting emotion.
St Paul’s Cathedral is strongly committed to safeguarding the children and vulnerable people who participate in our services and other activities.
As such, we are delighted that a new Child Safe Policy and Code of Conduct for the Diocese of Melbourne have recently been approved by Archbishop in Council. These documents will standardise the safeguarding policies of individual churches, making child protection consistent across the Diocese.
The Cathedral was heavily involved in the creation of these documents; the Code was drafted by a working group led by Canon Chancellor Michael Shand, and including Dean Andreas, a former member of Chapter, a Choir member and Choir parent, along with representatives from Kooyoora (Diocesan Professional Standards) and the St Hilary’s Network, which has a substantial ministry to children and young people. As one of the most ‘volunteer-rich’ churches in the Diocese, the Cathedral also acted as a testing ground for new compliance requirements, with all our volunteers obtaining Working with Children check and Police Checks, and undertaking Professional Standards training. We have appointed a Compliance officer, to ensure that all clearances are up to date and any anomalies can be swiftly dealt with.
We commend the Diocese of Melbourne for taking this important step, and pray that it will herald a safer and more transparent future.
