Welcome – Haremai Pikimai
Christ Church Cathedral, Nelson, is the principal church of the Diocese of Nelson.
It serves the needs of Cathedral parishioners as well as the wider church, the diocese and the city.
The Maori name for the hill on which the Cathedral stands is Pikimai, which means “come up hither”.
Our worship follows traditional Anglican patterns, although we also have less formal worship services.
Regular Sunday Services
8.00am Holy Communion
10.00am Choral Eucharist
Children’s Church
5.30pm Evensong (Except Sunday 1 and 22 December due to Carol Services at 7.00pm)
7.00pm Word and Worship, from mid February to the end of November
Services this Sunday 15th December 2019
8.00am Holy Communion
Preacher: Rev Allen Michel
10.00am Choral Eucharist and Children’s Church | CHRISTMAS REMEMBRANCE SERVICE
12.30pm Whakatu Maori Mission Community Service
5.30pm Choral Evensong
Preacher: Rev Steve Jordan
Word and Worship recommences 16 February 2020
Next Sunday 22 December 7.00pm
Festival of Carols and Nine Lessons
For more news see Cathedral News December 2019
| SPECIAL EVENTS AND CHRISTMAS SERVICES | |
|---|---|
| 9th – 23rd December | Mini Musicals at the Cathedral featuring the fortnight before Christmas 1-1.30pm each day |
| Saturday 14th December | Gospel Day (steps) 7am Dec 14 – 3am Dec 15 - 0273512750 Chroma Chamber Choir - “St Nicolas” concert - 7pm |
| Sunday 15th December | Christmas Remembrance Service 10am |
| Tuesday 17th December | “A Baroque Christmas” Concert 7.30pm Choir of Newman College (AUS) & Affetto ensemble (NZ) |
| Sunday 22nd December | Festival of Nine Lessons & Carols with Nelson City Brass 7pm |
| Christmas Eve 24th December | |
| 5.30pm | Christingle Service |
| 8.45pm | Carols on the Cathedral steps |
| 10.45pm | Choir sings carols from the gallery |
| 11.30pm | Christmas Eve Communion |
| Christmas Day 25th December | |
| 8.00am | Holy Communion |
| 10.00am | Family Eucharist |
See our News & Services page for weekly bulletins and monthly Cathedral News
Weekday Services
During the week Holy Communion is celebrated each day at 12.15pm except Wednesday when it is at 10am and Saturday when it is at 8am.
The Cathedral is open to the Public from 9am until 6pm every day of the week all year round.
Visitors to Nelson and to Christ Church Cathedral are invited to join in the Services.