Winter Opening Hours
The Cathedral is open every day 8am - 6pm
Ahead of World Sepsis Day on 13 September, Nelson Cathedral is proud to support one of our congregation, 10-year-old Barney Hossain, as he once again dusts off his homemade lemonade stand to raises funds for The New Zealand Sepsis Trust, a cause that is particularly close to his heart.
Barney knows first-hand just how devastating sepsis can be. His own experience of it in 2024 has given him a strong desire to help raise awareness and ensure other families are better equipped to recognise sepsis before it is too late.
Sepsis is a life-threatening reaction to an infection and can happen to anyone, at any age. Early recognition and treatment can make the difference between life, long-term harm and death. Yet many people still don’t know the warning signs.
Sepsis Trust NZ works to change this. The Trust provides vital education and awareness resources, supports survivors and families, educates healthcare professionals and advocates for better recognition and treatment of sepsis across Aotearoa. Prompted by her son's experience, Barney's mum, Ally Hossain, is now the CEO of the Trust and advocates strongly for better awareness and education in this country.
The Trust receives NO Government funding, so relies entirely on donations and community support to continue this important work. Every dollar raised helps get life-saving information into the hands of patients, whānau and healthcare professionals.
Barney will be selling his homemade refreshments (cash only) before and after the 10am service on 13th September.
Please take a moment to support him and this important cause.
Thank you.
The annual Cathedral Pet Blessing Service held on 6 September 2026. Photos by Martin De Ruyer
ANNOUNCEMENT
Sunday Services
8am
10am
Holy Communion
Choral Communion | Livestreamed, Robed Choir, Cathedral KIDS
Whakatū Māori Mission Service
Choral Evensong | Livestreamed, Robed Choir (5:30pm from 27 Sept)
5:00pm
Wednesdays
11am
Communion Service (+ morning tea) with toy area
12:30pm
Christ Church Cathedral (Nelson Anglican Cathedral) is the principal church of the Diocese of Nelson, New Zealand. The Māori name for the hill on which the Cathedral stands is Piki Mai, which means "come up hither".
Our worship follows traditional Anglican patterns with organ and robed choir (Choir breaks for school holidays).
We are open from 8:30am-7pm every day to give you an opportunity to visit, sit quietly and pray, meditate or light a prayer candle.
During school term time CathedralKIDS is on during the 10am Service. Find out more here
