The Friends of St Saviour’s Cathedral

The FriendS

The Friends of St Saviour’s Cathedral was formed in 1999. The aims of the Friends of St Saviour’s Cathedral are encompassed within our constitution which states the objectives are to:

• Encourage interest in and support for the work of the cathedral throughout the diocese and the wider community.

• Undertake or contribute to projects for the upkeep and enhancement of the cathedral building, furnishings and equipment.

• Encourage the participation of Friends in providing volunteers to assist the work of the cathedral.

• Encourage recruitment of additional Friends through social functions.

 

OUR ACHEIVEMENTS

The Friends of St Saviour’s Cathedral have supported and facilitated projects to maintain and enhance the Cathedral.

Major projects include:

• The wall hanging of Madonna and Child in the Lady Chapel.

• The supply of two fine linen cloths for the high altar, 2013 and 2020.

• Contributed to the cost of restoring windows in the Mesac Chapel.

• Provided two vestment cupboards in the bell tower.

• Contributed to the cost of the Arthur Phillip Bell as a memorial to our founding chairman Garnet Webster.

• Provided for the draught sealing of the tower, southwest and western doors of the cathedral.

• Contributed towards the cost of the Rose Window Hanging on the west wall.

• Provided a visitors welcome board.

• Development and sale of the St Saviour’s Rose as part of the celebration of the founding of our diocese in 2013. 600 roses were sold in 2013, and another 200 in 2014.

• Catering for the Bishop’s Convention 2015.

• Restoration of the cathedral font and canopy as part of the Heritage Conservation Project, completed 2019.

• Vestment cupboards in the north transept room, completed 2023.

• Refurbishment of the Edith Halkett Room (kitchen), completed 2024.

• Refurbishment of the flower room, completed 2024.

FRIENDS MEMBERSHIP

Membership is open to all people who are interested in the cathedral and the part it plays in the Canberra-Goulburn Diocese. Every membership is valued and appreciated.

Friends receive invitations to social events, including our Annual Soup and Sandwich Luncheon with guest speaker, and the Annual service in the cathedral, followed by the Annual General Meeting and luncheon, as well as other events that may be organised throughout the year.

Friends also receive Newsletters containing information on upcoming events and concerts,

Cathedral news and general interest articles.

To become a member of the Friends of St Saviour’s Cathedral, please choose from the following:

• 3 Year Membership – Individual $100

• Annual Membership – Individual $35

• 3 Year Membership – Family $110

• Annual Membership – Family $40

• 3 Year Membership – Parish, School or Corporate $120

• Annual Membership – Parish, School or Corporate $40


Please pay by Bank Transfer – 

Westpac BSB: 032721

Account Number: 138962

Reference: Your Name

You can also pay by cash through the Cathedral Office, Monday, Tuesday, Thursday or Friday between 9am and 11am.

Please email friendsofstsaviourscathedral@gmail.com with your name, address phone number and email so that we can send you a receipt and further information. We will then also be able to email you our Newsletter.