St John's Cathedral

St John’s is an active church with plenty of regular activities and events, details of which are found on other pages of the website. This page will tell you of special upcoming events.

Second Provincial Sports and Games Day
The Second Provincial Sports and Games Day of the Hong Kong Sheng Kung Hui will be held on 16th October 2010 (Saturday, Chung Yeung Festival Holiday) at St Stephen‘s College in Stanley, Hong Kong. It is hoped that by the various group rallies, sports and inter-church games, members of the congregation may relax and stretch on one hand while strengthen the fellowship among the parishes, mission churches and different provincial bodies on the other, so to witness the unity of the Church. The preparation work of the event is in progress. Promotion and registration materials will be delivered later. All members of the church congregation are invited to participate on the day and to offer your prayer support.
For enquiry, please contact William Chan at billinhk@hotmail.com or George Jiao at jiaogeorge@gmail.com.

PILGRIMAGE TO HISTORICAL CHINESE CHRISTIAN SITES OCTOBER 9-16, 2010
With Morning & Evening Prayers, Eucharists, and background lectures and readings on the early Church of the East, Tang Dynasty Religions and the Silk Road, Matteo Ricci and the Jesuit Mission, Robert Morrison and the Protestant Mission, Christianity as a Chinese Religion, the Chinese Martyrs, and the Chinese Church since 1984. The Revd Anthony Hutchinson, Ph.D. as Retreat Leader.
Please click here for more detail

Please send a cheque to the value of HK$2,500 as a non-refundable deposit with application form. (Cheques made payable to ‘St John’s Cathedral’.) Signed For further details please contact the Revd Will Newman newman@stjohnscathedral.org.hk
Deadline: Wednesday 23rd June 2010

Christians in Central on 7th September 2010 at 1:00p.m.
After a short break in Summer, the Christians in Central - Tuesday Luncheon will resume back on 7th September, at 1:00p.m. in the Li Hall of St John's Cathedral. The Revd Desmond Cox and Miss Elijah Fung will talk to us on "The AIDS epidemic and challenges". Tickets at $120 each are now available in the Cathedral Bookstore, or call Connie Lee at 25234157 for reservation.

GENESIS - The Christian Faith, explored, discussed and studied
The next Genesis course will commence on Monday, 20th September 2010. Each Mondays 7:00pm to 9:15pm from September to November will be take place in the Li Hall of St. John's Cathedral.

Christian Nurture Programme (Chinese) - I believe
Fridays (start from 17th September, 2010) 7:30pm-9:30pm

For enquiry and Registration, please contact Ms. Elisa Cheuk of the Cathedral Office 2523 4157.

Christians in Central on 6th July 2010 at 1:00p.m.
You may recall our first Christians in Central started in July 2001, (Topic : The Jesus Prayer) made by our former Chaplain - the Revd Frank Nelson, who is now the Dean of Wellington Cathedral of St Paul, New Zealand, it is now the 9th Anniversary and the Very Revd Frank Nelson will be coming to speak to us again on 6th July 2010 at 1:00p.m. in the Li Hall, the topic is : Faith in the City (Theology in the Public Square).

Lunch ticket at $120. each is now available in the Cathedral Bookstore or reservation can be made through the Cathedral office at 25234157, email: reception@stjohnscathedral.org.hk

Visit to Kowloon Mosque, 9.30am Saturday 19th June
If you‘ve never visited a mosque, here‘s your chance. The visit will include a welcoming talk, tour, and time for questions.
Contact the Revd Will Newman newman@stjohnscathedral.org.hk to book a place. Participants should assemble at the Mosque at 9.30 am (105 Nathan Road, Tsimshatsui, Kowloon, Exit A1 MTR Station).

The Day of Thanksgiving for the Institution of the Holy Communion ( CORPUS CHRISTI )
Thursday 3rd June, 7.00 pm
Sung Eucharist Missa ‘Pange lingua’ (Josquin)

Jazz Vespers at St John’s Cathedral
An evening service with Traditional Jazz music and Gospel Songs
Come to St John’s Cathedral on Sun 23rd May (Day of Pentecost)at 6.00pm to hear the Dixie Katz Band. Step back in time to the traditional jazz of New Orleans which is played by ear with spontaneous group and solo improvisations. Please click here for detail.

Pilgrimage & Holiday to Munich, Innsbruck, Salzburg and The Passion Play at Oberammergau 16th - 23rd May 2010
Deposit of HK$2,600 is required by 26th Aug 2009 Contact the Revd Will Newman on 6254 7514 or newman@stjohnscathedral.org.hk

The famous Passion Play is performed only every 10 years, this is a unique opportunity until 2020!

Saturday 1st May World Labyrinth Day
Walking the Labyrinth is a spiritual exercise that leads you to reflect on your Christian journey through life, and come close to God. From 10am-12noon you can walk the labyrinth in the garden at St John's Cathedral, or in the Li Hall next door if it's wet.

ANNUAL CHURCH MEETING 2010 (ACM 2010) To be held on Sunday 25th April at 1.00pm in the Li Hall
1) Please be advised that all qualified lectors wishing their name to appear in the Electoral Roll must complete an Electoral Roll Declaration form and deliver or send it to the Cathedral Office, All forms must be received by the Cathedral Office by 5.00pm on Friday 16th April for inclusion in the Electoral Roll for the purpose of the ACM 2010.
2) Reports, audited accounts et cetera should be completed and delivered to the Cathedral Office for the printing of the ACM bundle by 5.00pm on Tuesday 13th April.
3) Registered voting members should collect their ACM 2010 bundle from the Cathedral Office, or through the Priest-in-Charge of each daughter church, on Sunday 18th or Sunday 25th April.
4) Nomination forms for Election to the Cathedral Council 2010/2011 are available at the Cathedral Office.

Awareness Course
You may remember Father Nadim Nassar who preached at St John's Cathedral last year. Nadim is the Director of the Awareness Foundation in London. The Awareness Foundation was established to help people make sense of their faith and culture in the 21st century, with a belief that religious extremism in the world can be defeated by greater understanding among religions and peoples, and by helping to nurture an environment where people can live together in peace.

Starting on April 21st and continuing until June 9th, we will be running the Awareness Course: Citizens of Two Kingdoms, on Wednesday evenings from 7pm at St John's Cathedral. To join the course, please email the Dean's Secretary, Elisa: dean@stjohnscathedral.org.hk

Christians in Central - Tuesday Luncheon
20th April at 1:00pm in the Li Hall
The speaker will be Dr Moses Cheng, Provincial Chancellor and Chairman of the Bishop’s Hill Redevelopment Project, who will brief us on the project and share with us his vision of the exciting potential of the proposed Anglican Centre. All are welcome to attend. Tickets (HK$120each) are now available at the Bookstore, or you may reserve tickets by contacting the Cathedral Office at 2523 4157 or email to : reception@stjohnscathedral.org.hk

Healing Service
A calm and soothing Eucharist with the laying on of hands for healing will be held on Sunday 11th April at 6.00pm. If you have something that concerns you, or for someone else or for some crisis in the world please come to this service and receive the laying on of hands in a gentle way followed by anointing with Holy Oil of Chrism. All welcome.

Christians in Central - Tuesday Luncheon
Our next Christians in Central - Tuesday Luncheon will be presented by the pilgrims who took part in the pilgrimage to the Holy Land in last October. Three pilgrims led by Mr. Jeremy Gadbury will speak on the pilgrimage and a slide show will be presented by Mrs Tessa Walker. It will be held on 9th March (Tuesday) in the Li Hall at 1:00p.m., and this time, we are going to experience a simple lunch by serving sandwiches and soup. Lunch tickets at $60. each are now available in the Cathedral Bookstore, or reservation can be made at the Cathedral office at 25234157 or email to : reception@stjohnscathedral.org.hk

Michaelmas Fair Walkathon
This Year's Walkathon is set for Sunday 28 February. The walk to the Peak is the opening event of the Annual Michaelmas Fair and an important fund raiser. Those who wish to take part can collect sponsorship forms from the Cathedral office. This year the Chairman of the Michaelmas Fair Organizing Committee and several committee members will form a team and are seeking sponsors for a record breaking ascent. Members of ‘ The Team ’ will be waiting outside the Cathedral after services in the coming month to request you to sign up. A pledge of $100 is tax deductable, but of course we would like you to add a zero or two to that!

LENT PILGRIMAGE 2010
A Journey to the Heart of Lent – Saturday 27^th February
Tao Fong Shan Christian Centre, which is situated just outside Shatin, and is a centre for Christian Spirituality and Retreats in an environment of Chinese Christianity. The day is for all members of St John’s Cathedral and the daughter churches. The Revd David Pickering and the Revd Robert Martin will lead the day. Leaving by coach/minibus from the cathedral at 9.15am and returning by 4.30.pm. Travel direction are available for this travelling by private car.
If you wish to join us, please email reception@stjohnscathedral.org.hk

Stations of Cross followed by Lent Lunch at 'The Li'
Every Friday from 19th February until 26th March Join us for a simple lunch with tea and coffee in the Li Hall from 1.15-2.15pm! Cost of lunch by donation. All proceeds will go to ministries of St John’s.

Christians in Central
Tuesday Luncheon in the Li Hall on 9th February 2010 1.00 pm
Kids and teens today are facing three major challenges in their daily lives outside of school performance and family activities: the temptation, experimentation and abuse of alcohol, drugs and the internet. Our next Tuesday Luncheon, spoken by Dr. Mark Gandolfi will provide a realistic, scientific and easy-to-understand presentation as to why kids “go under the influence” of drugs, alcohol and internet as well as a detailed look at the drugs of choice kids use in Hong Kong and worldwide. Finally, the talk will provide attendees with some practical advice on what a parent can do when kids get in trouble and what resources are available in Hong Kong.

Dr. Mark Gandolfi is the Executive Director and Clinical Psychologist at St. John’s Counselling Service, and also a Clinical Supervisor for Hong Kong University, City University (Hong Kong) and Monash University (Australia) students in graduate studies in psychology. Dr. Gandolfi is a clinical advisor to various detox-rehab centres in Thailand and the Philippines, and has over 25 years experience in working with substance abuse patients, schools and healthcare organizations in dealing with abuse and addiction disorders.

Lunch ticket at $120@ are available in the Cathedral Bookstore and the Cathedral office, or you can make reservation by email to : reception@stjohnscathedral.org.hk or call at 25234157.

Christian Nurture Programme (Chinese) - I believe
Fridays (start from 22nd January, 2010) 7:30pm-9:30pm

For enquiry and Registration, please contact Ms. Elisa Cheuk of the Cathedral Office 2523 4157.

GENESIS - The Christian Faith, explored, discussed and studied
The next Genesis course will commence on Monday, 18th January 2010. Each Mondays 7:00pm to 9:15pm from January to March will be take place in the Li Hall of St. John's Cathedral. Please click here for information.

Healing Service
A calm and soothing Eucharist with the laying on of hands for healing will be held on Sunday 10th January at 6.00pm. If you have something that concerns you, or for someone else or for some crisis in the world please come to this service and receive the laying on of hands in a gentle way followed by anointing with Holy Oil of Chrism. All welcome.