'The Purpose of St. Martin's Cathedral Is:
To be a family of worshipping Christians; where the faith is taught –where people of all ages can grow in love and commitment to Christ in an atmosphere of caring, sharing, loving and respect for all persons; - where opportunity is provided for witness and service in the wider community. '

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“The Stereotype”
When one thinks of a Cathedral there is an image that connects with ancient times and elaborate structures.

Indeed, Medieval Cathedrals were a reflection of how people felt about God. The Medieval mind declared that A Cathedral should be the tallest building, the most beautiful; contain the most priceless things and be the most costly in terms of money and human sacrifice.

Usually Cathedrals are in the shape of a cross. The cruciform shape speaks of the place and time where the Cross of Christ intersected Human history.

These magnificent structures speak of the urge that was, (and remains) within all people to transcend things of earth and fellowship with the Divine.

The Cathedral's mandate was to awe as well as inspire, and often took generations to complete. Architects and builders began construction knowing that they would never see the completion of the building. In that way they became living testimonies to a faith that was being passed from Generation to Generation. It has been said that a true Cathedral is never finished, but is a place of constant flux and teaching for all people around. The same is true of every parish Church !

However: Size, architectural style or age have nothing to do with cathedral status.

It has to do with the Bishop and Episcopal Ministry !

A cathedral derives its name from the word "cathedra" meaning "bishop's throne or seat." The location of such a throne , and the Bishop's declaration of designation made a church building a Cathedral Church .

The Seat of the Bishop is both a real object and an important symbol. It is the foundation of our expression of how our Church is governed and led. When we speak of the "seat" of ecclesiastical authority, we understand and expect that from here, comes authority in relation to moral and social teaching ,and examples of prophetic love to a broken world. It represents the great responsibility that the ordained of the Church have for the beloved flock of Christ.

What about today?
In our era, St. Martin's Cathedral , and it's congregation , does not boast generations of history in the direct sense, but celebrates a wonderful diversity that exists only in a place like Gander . Our congregation is comprised of Christians who have gathered from many places over the past half century , and have built a Church. Our history, while brief, draws on a rich heritage of Faithful Christians worldwide, from all over Newfoundland , and especially the many communities of our Diocese. We are thankful for our community, with its many stories to share. We are thankful to be both a parish Church , and the Cathedral to a wonderful Diocese .

Approaching its 50 th year as an institution, St. Martin 's Cathedral embraces the promise

and strength of ancient tradition, but looks forward With its Mission Statement:

To be a family of worshipping Christians; where the faith is taught –

where people of all ages can grow in love and commitment to Christ

in an atmosphere of caring, sharing, loving and respect for all persons; -

where opportunity is provided for witness and service in the wider community.

…there is a commitment to a new vision which can be shared with others, and a sense that we must invest much time and energy to prepare the Church for this new millennium.

Cathedrals of the Anglican Communion are called to be models and teachers. St. Martin 's has inherited the heritage and expectations of such Churches everywhere. With our desire to be ever a “warm and welcoming community”, we express our spirituality in a unique blend of the traditional, progressive, and youth driven worship.

Recent building renovations allow closer worship and fellowship , better resources for our youth and show a commitment to making disciples for our Lord . Our goal is to become an ever growing and dynamic congregation of believers.

St. Martin's Cathedral is a church of living stones! , (I Peter 2:5) - congregation members who built and furnished it, the clergy and staff who serve it, the congregation who worship in it and express their faith by serving the wider community, all those who come to be with us and use our facilities.

We pray for a spiritual blessing so that we may give more of ourselves in caring for the world which God loves and for which His Son gave His life.

At present, we are engaged in reconfiguring our internal life and expanding our vision and our work. To do this we are developing new resources based upon the gifts of our lay people.

Congregational development and visioning are becoming a way of life, as St. Martin 's Cathedral strives to fulfill the traditional mandate ,of setting an example and being a teacher.

Funding to pay for the renovations of our physical structure which has provided a more flexible space, adaptable for worship, outreach and other activities, is needed. Faithful commitments and donations are welcome!

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