From Wednesday, June 16th, 2021 at 1:00 pm until Friday, June 18th, 2021 at 8:30 pm
Join us for “Luminous Bach” – selected works for organ played by Professor Rod Thomson on the organ of St David’s Cathedral. These recital are free to attend and there is no need to register in advance. All welcome. You are welcome to sit in the body of the Cathedral to listen or for the full experience, we recommend coming up to sit in the choir stalls in the Chancel (just beyond the Rood Screen). Cathedral staff will be happy to direct you.
Wednesday 16th June
1pm Lunchtime Recital
- Fantasia in G major
- Toccata and Fugue in F major
8pm Evening Recital
- Toccata and Fugue in F major
Friday 18th June
1pm Lunchtime Recital
- Prelude and Fugue in G major
- Prelude and Fugue in A minor
8pm Evening Recital
- Prelude and Fugue in A minor
“Luminous Bach” is part of our “God is Light” festival. Click here for further information.
From Wednesday, June 16th, 2021 at 5:30 pm until Saturday, June 19th, 2021 at 6:00 pm
From Wednesday to Saturday evening this week at 5:30pm please join us for a Service of the Light and Evening Prayer. As we gather around our Lord’s word, we will be reminded that Jesus Christ is the light of the world, a light no darkness can extinguish. In our prayers we will pray especially for the city of Hobart. You are welcome to light a candle as a symbol of your own private prayer in the Hope Chapel at the foot of the cross.
This service is offered each evening during our pop-up festival “God is Light”. Click here for further information.
From Wednesday, June 16th, 2021 at 5:00 pm until Sunday, June 20th, 2021 at 10:00 pm
From Wednesday 16th June until Sunday 20th June the Cathedral will be opening late each evening and we invite you to step inside and come into the Light.
The centrepiece of our festival is an art installation by Tasmanian artist Marianne (Maz) Gill-Harper called “The Big Picture: Creation to the New Creation.” The Cross of Jesus Christ is the central focus of this installation which will hang from the rood screen of the Cathedral.
Wednesday 16th June
Thursday 17th June
- 5:30pm A Service of the Light (30mins) – Chancel
- 6pm Screening of “For the Love of God: How the Church is Better and Worse Than You Ever Imagined” followed by a short discussion
- 7pm A reading of the Passion of our Lord Jesus Christ according to St Mark
- 8pm Open rehearsal: the Cathedral Choir
Friday 18th June
Saturday 19th June
- 5:30pm A Service of the Light (30mins) – Chancel
- 6pm Screening of “For the Love of God: How the Church is Better and Worse Than You Ever Imagined” followed by a short discussion
- 7pm A reading of the Passion of our Lord Jesus Christ according to St John
- 8pm Organ Recital: played by Peter Warren
Sunday 20th June
- 8am Holy Communion
- 10am Choral Eucharist
- 5:30pm Evening Prayer
- 7pm A reading of the Resurrection of Jesus Christ according to St John
- 8pm Compline by Candlelight – Said in the Chancel
We invite you to come into the Light.
From Wednesday, June 16th, 2021 at 7:00 pm until Sunday, June 20th, 2021 at 7:30 pm
Each evening during our festival “God is Light” we will read aloud the story of the trial and crucifixion of Christ, known as the Passion Readings.
We will take each of the Gospel accounts of the Passion in turn, in the order that they appear in the Bible.
Wednesday 16th June 7pm: The Passion according to St Matthew
Thursday 17th June 7pm: The Passion according to St Mark
Friday 18th June 7pm: The Passion according to St Luke
Saturday 19th June 7pm: The Passion according to St John
On Sunday, when we remember Christ’s resurrection, we will read the account of the resurrection from St John’s Gospel.
Sunday 20th June 7pm: The Resurrection of Jesus Christ according to St John.
All welcome. Bookings are not required.
Tuesday, June 22nd, 2021 from 9:30 am to 10:30 am
A service for the opening of the 50th Tasmanian Parliament. A chance to gather with our politicians in prayer for wisdom as they lead our state. Bishop Richard Condie will speak and the Dean will lead along with various Church leaders.
All welcome.
From Monday, May 3rd, 2021 at 7:00 pm until Monday, June 28th, 2021 at 9:00 pm
Join us to explore life and the Christian faith in a friendly, informal environment.
New course starting Monday, May 3
To find out more or to register, please contact Clif McDonnell – clif@saintdavids.org.au
- Who is Jesus?
- Is there more to life than this?
- Is there hope for the future?
Join us for “Luminous Bach” – selected works for organ played by Professor Rod Thomson on the organ of St David’s Cathedral. These recital are free to attend and there is no need to register in advance. All welcome. You are welcome to sit in the body of the Cathedral to listen or for the full experience, we recommend coming up to sit in the choir stalls in the Chancel (just beyond the Rood Screen). Cathedral staff will be happy to direct you.
