Welcome to Saint George's Cathedral
Journey through Advent with us
Stand Fast in the Faith
The Cathedral Church of Saint George is a house of prayer for all people, and you are always welcome.
Since 1792, this Cathedral has been a spiritual home for the Anglican Diocese of Ontario as well as the greater Kingston community. We seek to serve and love God and our neighbours, and are committed to growing in faithfulness and in responding to God’s call for us as people of faith in our community and beyond. From an intimate service in the chapel, to a grand Choral Eucharist's in the nave, there is something for you here. Join us!
Advent at the Cathedral
The Season of Advent offers an opportunity to slow down and prepare your heart before the joy of Christmas arrives. Through moments of quiet, reflection, prayer, and beautiful seasonal music, you are invited to step away from the rush and reconnect with what truly matters. Join us for this spiritual journey where we rediscover hope, create space for peace, and welcome the light of Christ with renewed gratitude and wonder.
Advent Sunday Worship | 8am & 10:30am
We gather on Sunday mornings in-person and online to explore themes of hope, peace, joy, and love together in community. We begin each service lighting the Advent candles, symbolizing the strengthening of Christ's light as we draw closer to Christmas.
Advent Lessons & Carols | November 30, 4:30pm
As we prepare for the birth of Christ at Christmas, we begin the Advent Season with this service travelling from darkness into light. The Cathedral Choir carries the light – and message – gradually into the Cathedral. Let the choral music, congregational hymns, and readings from Holy Scripture propel you quietly toward the true joy of Christmas.
Advent Choral Evensong | December 3, 7:00pm
Pause for prayer at the midpoint of the week with this intimate service of sung evening prayer led by the Cathedral Choir. Hymns, canticles and choral music lift up our prayers to God as we continue our journey through Advent.
Now Available: Tickets for Messiah
Wednesday, December 17 • 6:00pm
This beloved Christmas tradition returns to the Cathedral! Matthew Larkin, Caelis Academy Ensemble (Ottawa) and Les Temps Perdus (Montreal) return to St George's to present George Frideric Handel's famed oratorio, Messiah. An outstanding roster of soloists join the choir and orchestra; soprano Ellen McAteer, countertenor Ian Sabourin, tenor Kerry Bursey, and bass Matthew Black. Experience the concert that has captivated audiences worldwide for generations.
Worship at the Cathedral
No matter who you are, who you love, or what you believe, you are welcome here.
SUNDAY SERVICES
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8am Said Eucharist | Lady Chapel
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10:30am Sung Eucharist | Nave + Online
WEEKDAY SERVICES
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Wednesday | 12:15pm Holy Eucharist (Lady Chapel)
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Wednesday | 7:00pm Choral Evensong (Nave + Online) (1st & 3rd only)
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Friday | 12pm Coventry Litany of Reconciliation (King Street Steps)
"St. George’s is a place where I can meet my God, in the liturgy, the music, the preaching, the beauty of the Cathedral sanctuary, all surrounded by a warm and caring community of faith. And in the best of the Anglican tradition, it is a welcoming place for a diverse expression of Christian faith."
Eric Friesen
Cathedral Ministries & Programs
Under the Dome Tea Room
Join us at the Under the Dome Tea Room! On Tuesdays from 10am-12pm, the Cathedral is open as a charming venue for building connections in the downtown core. Stop by for tea, coffee, and delightful nibbles, and connect with your neighbours over conversation or a puzzle, or perhaps settle into a nook and study. The building is simply open for you and all offerings are available by donation. We'd love to see you!
Learn more here.
Advent Bible Study
Join Fr. Gerry Moore on Wednesday's in Advent to explore The Clash of Two Kingdoms. Gathering in the library after the midday Eucharist (around 1:15pm), this drop-in session is a wonderful way to deepen your journey through Advent to Christmas. These sessions are always highly informative, and a great way to connect with others.
Learn more here.
Cathedral Music
We are proud of our musical heritage here at the Cathedral, and are blessed by the fine quality of our choir, which sings from Labour Day through to Canada Day Weekend. The weekly musical offering of the choir and the organist are at the core of the kind of worship for which we are known, and we continue to be committed to the finest musical offerings we can muster.
The Cathedral Choir sings every Sunday at the 10:30am Choral Eucharist, bi-weekly for Wednesday 7:00pm Choral Evensong, for funerals, and at various special services throughout the year. Several times a year, they travel around the Diocese to offer services in other parishes.
Learn more about music at the Cathedral here.
Support the Cathedral
The Cathedral relies on the support of individuals like you. Your generosity sustains our ministries and mission in downtown Kingston and beyond. If able, please consider giving securely online by clicking the button below. Thank you.
