Cathedral Ministries
"Some of our best times at St George’s are when we can introduce refugee newcomers to our community. The enthusiasm and support by the people here shows hearts full of grace and mercy."
Jann van Vugt
Children and Youth Ministries
All ages are welcome at the Cathedral!
Nursery and Sunday School operate every week during the 10:30am Sunday Service for any youth who wish to participate. All Sunday School leaders have completed up-to-date Vulnerable Sector Checks.
Altar Guild: Youth and young adults are invited to support the execution of our principal services (Choral Eucharist, Choral Evensong) by being an altar service and/or acolyte. Get in touch with the Cathedral Office, or speak to the Dean.
Cathedral Chorister Program: This free music program relaunched in the Fall of 2024. Go to the music page to learn more and get involved!
Prayer Chain Ministry
The Cathedral Prayer Chain is a group of persons who take up their responsibility to pray, in their own time and place, for certain persons or concerns made known to them. We do this …
- To live out our God-given mandate “to pray for one another”
- To provide immediate confidential prayer support
- To connect this prayer ministry to the total ministry of the community of faith
If you know someone who would appreciate having the Prayer Chain activated for them, please enter your prayer request in the form below. Alternatively, we can be contacted at StGeorges.PrayerChain@gmail.com
The Flower Guild
The Flower Guild beautifies the Cathedral on a weekly basis with glorious, hand-made floral arrangements. These displays are often donated in memory of a loved one, or in thanksgiving for a special occasion. On Monday's, volunteer Guild members get together, turn the arrangements into individual bouquet's, and deliver them to congregation members for whom we are praying amidst an especially challenging time.
To get involved in this important Cathedral ministry or to donate flowers, please contact the Office.
The Altar Guild
The Altar Guild looks after the material implements of our worship and takes great care to get them ready Sunday by Sunday for the service of the altar. Their work happens largely behind the scenes; they are responsible for our lovingly cleaned and pressed linens, spotless silver vessels, and shrines full of votive candles. Depending on the time of year the group may change decorations weekly, monthly, or seasonally.
To get involved in this important Cathedral ministry, please contact the Office. New members are always welcome!
Faith and Justice Coalition
The Kingston Faith and Justice Coalition is a group of people of different faiths who are concerned about matters of Social Justice. We meet monthly in the Library of St. George’s Cathedral, Kingston, Ontario to review proposed group actions in opposition to or in support of various local, provincial, national or international actions or policies involving matters of Social Justice. These actions are often letters or emails, but also might include briefings or lectures or attendance at demonstrations. All persons of faith are welcome to attend our meetings or to join our email list of friends and supporters. We can be reached through by filling out the form below.
On October 2, 2024, the Faith and Justice Coalition hosted a service of Choral Evensong for Peace featuring a Homily from the Bishop of Ontario, the Right Rev. William Cliff. Click here to watch it.
Under the Dome Tea Room
Launching in February 2025
We are excited to announce the launch of the Under the Dome Tea Room, a new tea and coffee drop-in center at St. George’s. This pilot program, aimed at serving seniors in our community, will be located at the King Street entrance and is expected to open in late February, pending grant approval.
To accommodate this initiative, we will be rearranging the rear of the Nave to create a welcoming space with sofas, chairs, and tables. The area will also provide a comfortable spot for socializing after the 10:30 services.
The Under the Dome Tea Room will rely on volunteers. To learn more and get involved, get in touch with the Cathedral Office. Together, let’s bring friendship and fellowship to seniors in Downtown Kingston!
Lunch by George
Outreach St. George's Kingston
A lunch and drop-in program was first opened in downtown Kingston at St. George's Hall in 1985 for the summer months to replace the program at St. Vincent de Paul which closed during that time. The following year, the program was run again by volunteers from St. George's Cathedral, relying on financial support from the church and the community, as well as from donations of food. This time, however, the program continued beyond the summer. In 1988, a budget for operations was drawn up and the Ministry of Community and Social Services agreed to provide partial funding, including the cost of hiring a co-ordinator. With support from the provincial government, the Lunch Program was able to reimburse the cathedral for costs associated with the program (utilities, maintenance, etc.). We are honoured that Lunch by George continues to use our space to do this important work.
To learn more about Lunch by George, or to get involved, click here.