Welcome to the website of St James’ Cathedral and the Cathedral Parish of Townsville.
The Parish includes St James’ Cathedral, Townsville; St Mark’s Church, Belgian Gardens;
St Margaret’s Church, Magnetic Island; and the Mission to Seafarers, Port of Townsville.
Within St James’ Cathedral is the stall (“cathedra”) of the Bishop of North Queensland. The Cathedral is the mother church of the vast Anglican Diocese of North Queensland which stretches from Mackay to the Torres Strait Islands and from the Pacific Ocean to the Northern Territory border.
We welcome you to our beautiful Cathedral which has been a place of sacred space for the community for well over a century. We offer a blend of traditional and contemporary Anglican liturgy, and aim to be a joyful and welcoming community.
Our Mission: The Purpose of the Church is to serve the Mission of God.
We aim to serve the Mission of God by:
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Proclaiming the Gospel of Jesus Christ;
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Nurturing believers;
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Caring for those in need;
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Protecting creation; and
Transforming unjust structures in society.
Diamond Jubilee Evensong
Sunday 5 February 2012
Her Majesty The Queen celebrates her Diamond Jubilee of Accession in February 2012 . She will have served as Queen of Australia and her other realms, and Head of the Commonwealth, for sixty years.To mark this occasion, the Bishop of North Queensland will officiate at a Special Diamond Jubilee Accession Evensong at St James’ Cathedral, Townsville, on Sunday 5 February. Attended by the Governor of Queensland, Her Excellency Ms Penelope Wensley AC, Her Majesty’s representative in the State, this occasion gathers religious, civic and community representatives. Refreshments will be served at the conclusion of the Service.All are welcome. For security and catering purposes, those attending are asked to advise the Bishop’s Personal Assistant (bishoppa@anglicannq.org) by 16 January.Date: Sunday 5 February 2012Time: 6.00pm.Venue: St James’ Cathedral, Townsville.Further information: stjamescathedral@hotmail.com or (07) 47714175. |
Sunday 15 January 2012
Second Sunday after Epiphany
St James’ Cathedral
9.00 am Eucharist
St Mark’s Church
7.30 am Morning Prayer
St Margaret’s Church (Saturday 14 January)
5.00 pm Eucharist
The Eucharist, also known as the Mass, Holy Communion or the Lord’s Supper, is usually celebrated within the Cathedral Parish according to A Prayer Book for Australia 1995, (Second Order).
National Trust St James’ Cathedral Conservation Appeal
For over 121 years, St James’ Cathedral has been at the heart of North Queensland. It has ministered to a diocese spread from the Torres Strait to Sarina and to the Queensland-Northern Territory border. However, St James’ Cathedral has had only minimal repairs and improvements and now needs urgent work so that future generations can still benefit from the special, sacred space it offers.
The Anglican Diocese of North Queensland’s focus in the past has been and will always remain on building the ministry, but more than a century of ecumenical worship, weddings, funerals and other significant community events have taken a toll on the historical landmark.
The Diocese, in conjunction with The National Trust, will use all possible internal funds to restore the Cathedral, but we also need the support of the community to raise the $6 million necessary to ensure the Cathedral can survive.
A cathedral is not just a building; it stands with and for the community and holds the memories of the community’s important life events. Help us to make St James’ Cathedral beautiful again, so that it can help to show forth the spirit of North Queensland in all its richness.
For more information then please click on the link to take you to the Appeal website.St James Cathedral Appeal
