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Events

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.

See the information below for more details.

Upcoming events

Children and youth regular events

Music, movement, and play.
For newborns to age 5.

Every Thursday (term time).

10 am to 11.30 am.

More info

Morning tea included.

Gold coin donation.

*All children must be accompanied by a carer.

Contact the Dean's Warden via deanswarden@stpeter.org.nz

Songs, stories, games, prayer, and arts and crafts.
Fun for all ages.

Every Sunday (term time).

10 am.

More info

Join Us for Young Church

Note: Children under 5 must be accompanied by a caregiver.

All are welcome. We look forward to seeing you there.

Join the junior choir!
For school children years 1 to 8.

Every Friday (term time).

3.30 pm to 4.30pm.

More info

Snacks provided at 3.15pm.

Contact Yvonne at juniorchoir@stpeter.org.nz or admin@stpeter.org.nz

Brekkie, Bible boost and fun games.
Open to all ages.

Every Sunday (term time).

8:00 am to 9:00 am.

More info

Roll out of bed on Sunday morning and rock up to the Cathedral Centre at 8 am and join our young people for brekkie, Bible boost and fun games. Open to all ages. After BYC, we'll join in for the communion.
Term time only.
RSVP to Zavier on 021 188 3890 or youth@stpeter.org.nz by 12noon Saturday to put in your breakfast order.
Can't wait to see you then!

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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.