A short service of prayer and reflection will be held in Christ Church Cathedral at midday on Wednesday 16 March, to remember the people of Japan in the aftermath of the devastating earthquake and tsunami that struck on 11 March.

Why not take some time out of your day to sit in silence, say a prayer or light a candle to remember those whose lives have been lost and those who face the massive task of clean-up and recovery.

As the people of New Zealand pause for two minutes’ silence at 12.51pm  (New Zealand time) on Tuesday 1st March, exactly a week after the city was devastated by an earthquake, people in Darwin are invited to a short service of reflection and prayer in Christ Church Cathedral at 9.00am on that day. The service will conclude at 9.21am, with two minutes of silence, in solidarity with the people of New Zealand.
All are invited to come and say a prayer, light a candle or simply spend some time in quiet.

Donate to the Christchurch Earthquake Appeal

The Cathedral AGM was held on Sunday, 27 February. For those of you unable to attend, or others who may be interested you may now download the meeting papers and reports.

The AGM agenda can be found here.

The Dean’s annual report is here.

The Treasurer’s report and budget can be downloaded here.

Other reports are here.

Watch this space for the announcement of Council Members, Wardens and other office bearers.

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Matthew: Against the Grain an introduction to the Year of Matthew with Alan Cadwallader, February 12, 2011:

When the majority culture around you threatens to swamp you, when almost everything you have valued has been ripped away, when even you immediate clan has turned against you, what do you do? Matthew’s Gospel is written into just this situation. Matthew’s Gospel offers a new vision that challenges dominant values, seeks to preserve the treasured memories of the past for a new context and delivers a hope that God can still be found with us in our time.

Children are an important part of the life of Christ Church Cathedral

Advent Christians believe Christ came, but still we sing “Oh, Come, Oh, Come, Emmanuel.” We believe that in Christ the kingdom of God has dawned, but still we eagerly pray “thy kingdom come” because we long for a world that is still to come. Exile, longing, watchfulness and waiting resonate with us. (Walter Klug, Beliefnet)

To download the Dean’s Advent letter click here.