A new name for The Cathedral Companions

At the Companions’ Annual General Meeting on 20 July 2025 the motion was passed to change our name to The Friends of Wellington Cathedral.  We hope and pray that His Majesty King Charles III will agree to continue to be our Patron.

Our committee is now working on a redesign and new content for this website page but it is anticipated that our aims will be broadly the same, ie:

Who are we?

We’re people who:

  • Love the Cathedral for its history, role in the diocese and place in the capital city.

  • Support the Cathedral’s ministry and outreach.

  • Cherish the Cathedral’s style of worship, music, sacred art and fabric.

  • Have an interest in the life of the Cathedral and its parishioners.

  • Welcome members from any faith (or none), from all cultural backgrounds and of all ages.

And we’ll remain

  • A fellowship which has grown out of a mutual love and respect for the Cathedral and its ministry.

  • People from all walks of life and from other churches and cities in New Zealand and overseas.

  • People who are willing to pray for the Church’s ministry.

  • People who enjoy good company, good music of all kinds, fellowship, enlightenment and keeping in touch with Cathedral events.

Our Current Leadership

  • President (Acting): Judy Berryman

  • Secretary: vacant

  • Treasurer: Claire Stevens

  • Committee Members: Matt Lawrence, Ian Raistrick (membership)

  • Clergy Leader: The Reverend Sue Paton

Events planned for the rest of this year

Sunday, 21 September at 4.00pm: Choral Evensong sung by combined parish church choirs

 Wednesday, 24 September at 10.30 am:  Celebrate the Fabric in the Loaves and Fishes.  Embroidery specialist Jo Dixey will talk about the Cathedral’s precious vestments, linens and altar cloths.

Sunday, 30 November at 6.30 pm: End-of-year gathering and refreshments before the Advent Carol Service.

Friends of Wellington Cathedral

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