St Peter's Cathedral, Hamilton

17/06/2026

During service on Sunday, we took the opportunity to once again thank Darren Bryan for his incredible LEGO model of the Cathedral.

Created over more than 200 hours using over 7,000 bricks, the LEGO model brings the Cathedral's earthquake-strengthening and restoration project to life.

Thank you again, Darren. It is such an incredible model.
If you haven't had a chance to view the model, feel free to pop into the Cathedral, where it is on display.

If you would like to learn more about the strengthening and restoration project, head to www.stpeter.org.nz/saving-waikato-cathedral/

16/06/2026

On Sunday, we were delighted to welcome the Girls' Choir of All Hallows Chapel from Southwell School, who led the music at our service and whose beautiful singing was greatly appreciated by the congregation.

Yesterday, the Girls' Choir of All Hallows Chapel had the absolute privilege of leading the service at St Peter's Cathedral. It was a truly lovely morning of community worship.
A special mention to Evie and Juno, who read the Bible passages beautifully, to Asst Chaplain Rev'd Pickering for leading the prayers, and to our Chaplain Rev'd Cody for delivering a wonderful sermon.
Thank you to everyone at the Cathedral for having us, and well done to all the girls involved for representing us so beautifully!

15/06/2026

This month's Cantata Vespers features Wer sehnet sich nach Kerker, Stein und Ketten by Georg Philipp Telemann, with Isabella Reid (soprano) and Kathryn Orbell (flute).

Held on the third Saturday of each month, Cantata Vespers offers an opportunity to hear sacred music that is seldom performed.

📅 Saturday, 20th June
🕔 5.00pm

"Humble yourselves therefore under the mighty hand of God, so that he may exalt you in due time."
1 Peter 5:6–11

All are welcome.
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If you'd like to join us for afternoon tea before Cantata Vespers, the Cathedral Tea Rooms will be serving a delicious afternoon tea from 3.45pm at the Cathedral Centre. ☕ Just $10 per person, with proceeds supporting the strengthening of the Cathedral. No need to book!

13/06/2026

Sunday worship with the Southwell School Choir leading our music

Our weekly choral Eucharist with the Choir of Southwell School

13/06/2026

A STUNNING day in Hamilton deserves a STUNNING evening of music.

Tonight, Hamilton’s choral community comes together for a special concert as St Peter’s Cathedral Choir and Hamilton Civic Choir join forces in support of the Cathedral’s earthquake strengthening project.

Here's a sneak peek 👂of what's in store... 🎶
It's shaping up to be a truly beautiful evening of music.

If you'd like to hear more, tickets are available here:
https://events.humanitix.com/maana-e-whakarewa/tickets
Or purchase at the door (subject to availability).

📅 Tonight
🕖 7:00pm
📍 St Peter's Cathedral

We'd love to see you there. 🎶✨

12/06/2026

Cecily Shaw once thought Hamilton was a big, scary city. Now she's living in London, preparing to head back to NZ for the first time in three years for the Kiri Te Kanawa Song Quest.

The former St Peter's Cathedral Choir member and Sunday School teacher shares her story, from the friendships and mentors to the 'face-palm' moments that made her time at the Cathedral unforgettable.

Click to read more ⬇

Former Cathedral choir member and Sunday School teacher Cecily Shaw, now studying opera in London, shares her journey from the Cathedral to life overseas.

10/06/2026

This Saturday!
📅 13 June, 7pm
📍 St Peter's Cathedral, Hamilton
🎟 Tickets: https://events.humanitix.com/maana-e-whakarewa

"Come and help us fill every corner of the Cathedral with song while supporting the Cathedral Earthquake Strengthening."

10/06/2026

06/06/2026

A warm welcome to our Sunday worship

Our weekly choral Eucharist with the Cathedral Choir

04/06/2026

Richard Swarbrick visited St Nicholas of Myra in Brighton recently. This week's Views from the Pews looks at the familiarity of our Sunday services.

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. The bu