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From weekly worship and daily prayer to concerts, family activities, community gatherings, and special services throughout the church year, there is always something happening at St Peter's Cathedral.

At St Peter's Cathedral, we hold regular worship services. In addition to worship, we host a variety of events and activities for everyone.

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Views from the Pews - Theological statement on disability

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Sadhu Sundar Singh

“I have decided to follow Jesus, the Cross before me, the world behind me — no turning back.” That simple, memorable chorus has a way of looping in the mind. I first heard it sung by a WellingtRead more

From the Cathedral Choir: Cecily Shaw

Cecily Shaw once thought Hamilton was a big, scary city. Now she's living in London, preparing to head back for the first time in three years for one of New Zealand's most prestigious vocalRead more

Views from the Pews - Greetings from St Nicholas of Myra

This ancient church identifies itself as 'The Ancient Mother Church of Brighton', and stands well back from the sea close to the original centre of this vibrant Sussex city in southern England. TheRead more

Views from the Pews - Christian hope and the renewal of all things

Bishop N. T. Wright often says that the Christian story isn’t really about “going to heaven when we die.” And every time I hear that, I think, “Well, that upsets a lot of the hymns I grewRead more

From the Cathedral Choir: Aidan Thomas Phillips

Aidan Thomas Phillips joined the Cathedral Choir at 14, and still remembers the joy of singing one of his first tenor solos with the choir. He is now based in the UK, rehearsing for four productionsRead more

Views from the Pews - Glimpses of God's Future

Sometimes the Kingdom comes quietly. Not with trumpets or trembling skies, but in the small mercies that pass between us — a hand held, a wound forgiven, a word spoken gently when it could haveRead more

Views from the Pews - Compare and contrast

Don’t just do something – be there “Compare and contrast” is frequently used exam question: I was struck by what is possibly the worldly view in Bette Midler’s song, that “God is watchingRead more

Views from the Pews - Reflections on The Great Divorce

About fifty years ago, when I was back living in the UK and my faith was rather wobbly, two of C. S. Lewis’s books helped set me back on the Christian path. Surprised by Joy tells the story of hisRead more

The Man Behind the Model

Have you admired the LEGO model of the strengthening works for the Waikato Cathedral Church of St Peter? It was built by Darren Bryan, a teacher and LEGO enthusiast who is the Dean of Year 6 atRead more

Views from the Pews - Winds of Change

In response to a plea for volunteers, we have a short piece to start off with, which contains just the right set of metaphors for the season. Lent is much more than going without – self-disciplineRead more

Views from the Pews - Living Water

If you climb to the top of the Cathedral tower you will be able to see the mighty Waikato River, bringer of abundant hydro-electric power, source of drinking water, a once and future highway, sacred Read more

Venue hire

Alongside the Cathedral, the Cathedral Centre offers a main hall, boardroom, and kitchen facilities available for hire. Rooms can be booked hourly, half-day or full-day, with a projector, sound system, TV and DVD player available.

For more information on hiring the Cathedral or Cathedral Centre, please contact us.

You can also view our Facility Hire Terms and Conditions.