NAU MAI TĀTOU
Taranaki Cathedral rests with a collection of houses spanning eras and architects, a reflection of our story over generations. Yet we are more than a building, we are a collection of people learning to follow the way of Jesus, and learning how to be good neighbours. St Mary’s church has a complex history on this land. To create a better future we cannot forget our story. Instead of dealing with our wrongs with avoidance or “cancel culture”, we are committed to listening to every side, having the difficult conversations, and learning from our indigenous roots. Reconciliation is not a destination. It is a long journey of shared experiences worked out through relationship. Our desire is to meet around a cuppa and foster a common union where we can only hope to include you!
Ngā Mihi,
Jay Ruka (Dean of Taranaki Cathedral)
ADVENT & CHRISTMAS EVENTS
DEC 13 Saturday 5pm: Picnic & Carols on the Lawn, with the Great Taranaki Steam Band - behind the Cathedral at the base of Pūkākā (37 Vivian Street)
DEC 20 Saturday, 2pm: Christmas Organ Recital at The Peace Hall (44 Vivian Street)
DEC 21 Sunday, 5pm: Festival of Nine Lessons & Carols at The Peace Hall (44 Vivian Street)
DEC 24 Christmas Carols & Midnight Mass - 10:45pm carols and 11pm Mass at The Peace Hall (44 Vivian Street)
DEC 25 Christmas Day Service 10am at The Peace Hall (44 Vivian Street)
DEC 31 New Years’ Eve Evening Prayer with Hymns 4pm at The Peace Hall (44 Vivian Street)
HOLIDAY HOURS
OFFICE CLOSED Dec 24th - Jan 2nd
OPSHOP CLOSED Dec 22nd - Jan 4th
28 DEC SUNDAY SERVICE: Holy Communion with Hymns - 9am in the Peace Hall (44 Vivian Street). No 11am this Sunday.
SUNDAY SERVICES JANUARY 2026: Holy Communion with Hymns - 9am in the Peace Hall (44 Vivian Street). There will be no 11am Service during this time. Normal pattern of services will resume on Sunday, 1 February 2026.
MONDAY PRAYER 12pm in Hatherly Hall. Our final Monday Midday Prayer for the year will be held on 22 December, then will resume 26 January 2026.
WEDNESDAY HOLY COMMUNION: 10am in Hatherly Hall. This will continue throughout the break, except on Wednesday, 31 December 2025.
