Outreach

Not only does the Cathedral congregation praise God through worship, but we also praise God through our work in the community.  We understand the transformational power of Christian service and the important role that we must play as a downtown parish in a growing city. 

If you would like to contribute your time, talents, or treasures to one of our outreach activities, please contact the Cathedral Office.  We are very grateful for all the support we have received in the past.

Archives

The archives of the Cathedral contain records going back centuries.  Our trained archive staff can assist with your historical or genealogical research.

Battle Harbour Mission

Battle Harbour, an Anglican parish in southern Labrador, spans an immense geographic region and contains communities which are not serviced by roads.  Meeting the complex needs of this parish requires a great deal or energy, creativity, and resources.  Through an recent initiative started by the Diocese of Eastern Newfoundland and Labrador, the Cathedral is pleased to support this parish through prayer and financial contributions.

Chaplaincies

In conjunction with all the parishes in the Diocese, we help maintain chaplaincies in hospitals, the Penitentiary, and Memorial University.

Civic Services

The Cathedral performs several services annually which are intended for broader community participation.  Such services include the following.

  • Commemoration of the Battle of Britain (air battle of 1940).
  • Commonwealth Sunday.
  • Blessing of the Animals. This popular service, unique in St. John's, attracts many pets and working animals, as well as their owners.
Information on special services can be found on the Services page.

Emmaus House Food Bank

In conjunction with two other Anglican Parishes (St. Thomas', St. Michael's) and two Roman Catholic Parishes (Basilica, St. Patrick's), we operate the Emmaus House food bank.  This food bank serves more than 400 families each month.  At Christmas, we coordinate with Emmaus House to distribute hampers and stockings to neighbourhood families.

Primate's World Relief and Development Fund

The Primate's World Relief and Development Fund (PWRDF) is the Anglican Church of Canada's agency for sustainable development, relief, refugees, and global justice.  The Cathedral supports this initiative through prayer and financial contributions.

Queen's College

Queen's College, the theological school of Memorial University of Newfoundland, has prepared countless men and women for  Christian service and ministry across Newfoundland and Labrador, as well as the rest of the world.  The Cathedral maintains a close relationship with Queen's College, supporting it through prayer, volunteer efforts, and financial contributions.

Spiritual Development

In addition to our Christian Education programs, the Cathedral periodically offers programs of interest to those exploring or questioning their spirituality and faith.  Most recently, the Cathedral offered the Dayspring program, which offered a fresh "stand-alone" interpretation of The Holy Gospel.  For details on current programs, please contact the Cathedral Office.

Teddy Bears

Beginning with the Last Night of the Proms concert held in June of 2006, and every year since then,  teddy bears have been donated by concert goers for donation to The Royal Newfoundland Constabulary. The Royal Newfoundland Constabulary gives these teddy bears to children in traumatic situations.

Photo: 6 July 2010, Cathedral Publicity Director Mrs. Mary Tulett gives the teddy bears collected at the 2010 Last Night of the Proms Concert to Constable Kevin Foley of the Royal Newfoundland Constabulary.


Women's Home Mission Association

The Women's Home Mission Association (W.H.M.A.), which celebrated its 125th anniversary in 2005, is believed to be the
oldest continuing organization in the parish.

The W.H.M.A. was founded in 1880 by Archdeacon Botwood to help further missionary work within the Diocese. The object of  the W.H.M.A at that time was to support a missionary at Battle Harbour in Labrador. The W.H.M.A. would raise money annually for the missionary's stipend and support other similar missionary work as approved.

Over time, their mission has evolved to include the following ministries: Altar Guild, Emmaus House, Ministry to the Deaf; Parish of Battle Harbour, Primate's World Relief and Development Fund, Queen's College, Sleeping Children Around the World, and scholarships for university students from Labrador.