Visiting the Christ Church Cathedral site

In September 2023, I had the privilege of entering the Christ Church Cathedral with a group of clergy on a special visit, led by Bishop Peter a day before Synod started. It was my first week at work as the new Communication and Media Advisor.

We were briefed outside the building before entering cautiously with some anticipation. Scaffolding was everywhere (thankfully, no sign of any pigeons) and only I was allowed to take photographs of the building site. As we listened to the latest building update and the stories of discoveries, I noticed the old floor tiles which sadly will not all be saved. Each column was carefully reconstructed and the many tonnes of concrete poured was astounding. 

In December 2023, I was asked to take photographs of Bishop Peter and Dean Ben for the 2024 February Avenues article launching our Anglican Fundraising Campaign. International and domestic tourists alike, wandering outside the building site are curious, taking photographs and noting the 2027 timeline.

What will the future of our Cathedral be? 

Let's go to the upcoming 20 Feb Christchurch and or 21 Feb Timaru event(s) to meet / worship together, and then prayerfully decide.

Photo gallery (L-R): September 2023 - Bishop Peter briefing the special Cathedral at the Square tour; the left wall; towards the front of where the altar was; looking into where the stained-glass windows above the altar were; the old floor tiles of the Cathedral; one of the faithful pillars now reconstructed; and December 2023 - Dean Ben Truman and Bishop Peter Carrell overlooking the construction amidst the busy work around us; Bishop Peter and Dean Ben under the electronic billboard welcoming Dean Ben and his family.