Whether you’re called to sing in the choir, greet as an usher, assist at the altar, or help behind the scenes, there’s a place for you in our ministry teams.
Contact us to learn more and find your place in the ministry team 204 586-8385 or email office@stjohnscathedral.ca.
Worship & Liturgy
- Altar Guild – Preparing and caring for the altar, vessels, linens, and vestments
- Music Ministry – Cathedral choir, organ, and other sacred music traditions.
- Choir practice is every Thursday at 7 PM. Contact Music Director Helen Suh for more information. sjcathedralmusic@gmail.com
- Lay Readers & Intercessors – Assisting in leading worship and prayers
- Servers – Supporting liturgical processions and Eucharist
- Chancel Guild – Care of the sanctuary and liturgical furnishings
- Lectors – Reading Scripture in worship
- Prayers in the Chapel – Personal intercession and support during services
- Lay Administrants – Assisting in distributing communion
Christian Education
- Sunday School / Children’s Ministry – Christian education for children
- Bible Study Groups – Ongoing study and reflection on Scripture
- Alpha Course – Anglican program for introducing and deepening faith
- Adult Education Programs – Theological and spiritual learning
- Preparation for Sacraments – Baptism, Confirmation, Marriage, First Eucharist
- Parish Conferences – Formation events for the wider community
- Library & Archive – Supporting Christian education and heritage preservation
Care & Nurture
- Friendship Circle, similar to Anglican Church Women – Fellowship, fundraising, and outreach
- Men’s Group – Gathering for fellowship and service
- Chronicle (Parish Newsletter) – Communications and updates
- Prayer Chain – Confidential prayer ministry for those in need
- Pastoral Visiting Teams – Home, hospital, and bereavement visits
- Home Communion Visitors – Bringing the Eucharist to shut-ins
- Youth Group – Ministry for teens and young adults
- Craft Group – John West Cottage Industries – Fellowship and fundraising through crafts
- Telephone Communications & New Member Visitors – Welcoming and connecting parishioners
- After-Church Coffee & Lunches – Hospitality ministry
Mission, Outreach & Evangelism
- Cemetery – care for families and loved ones and neighbours
- North End Christmas Party (sit down meal and toys for families)
- Regimental Parish of the Winnipeg Rifles (Remembrance Day, Remembrance Sunday, regimental band concerts)
- Refugee Program / Hospitality House – Providing housing and Supporting refugee resettlement
- Winnipeg Harvest – Food security and hunger relief
- Community & Diocesan Events – Engagement in broader church and civic outreach
- “Alongside Hope” = Primate’s World Relief and Development Fund (PWRDF) – National/global Anglican relief and development
- Agape Table – Meals for those in need
- West Broadway Community Ministry (1JustCity) – Community outreach support
- Christmas Hamper Program – Food and gift support for families
- Christmas Cheer Board – Broader community Christmas support
- Habitat for Humanity – Building affordable housing
- Single Seniors’ Supper – Fellowship and support for seniors
- Membership Development & Newcomer Welcome – Evangelism and integration into parish life
Fellowship & Parish Life
- Special Events & Fundraisers – Supporting Cathedral ministries
- Potlucks, Receptions & Coffee Hour – Hospitality and fellowship
- Cathedral Tours – Guided tours of the Cathedral and cemetery; tour guide training available
- Catering Teams – Hosting receptions for diocesan and Cathedral events
Administration, Property & Leadership
- Finance & Stewardship Committee – Financial leadership, annual pledge program, fundraising
- Investment Committee – Oversight of endowments, trusts, and memorial funds
- Property Management – Building and grounds upkeep, rentals, cemetery & columbarium care
- Cemetery & Columbarium Ministry – Care, history, and pastoral support for burials
- Vestry & Leadership Roles – Dean, Wardens, Synod delegates, Treasurer, Secretary, Vestry members
- Succession Planning & Leadership Development – Identifying and mentoring emerging lay and clergy leaders
Youth & Family Support
- Sunday School Teachers & Helpers – Supporting children’s Christian education
- Youth Group Leaders – Mentoring and guiding teens
- Children’s Preparation for Eucharist – Assisting children in sacramental participation
- Family-Oriented Fellowship Events – Seasonal events and programs