'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. '

Located at : 4 Lindberg Road

Mailing address:

132 Airport Blvd,Gander NL A1V 2E7

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Our Renovation
The Parish of Gander was instituted in 1949. Anglican Christians moving into Gander soon developed a sense of identity and community. This community realized that Church growth was going to be substantial,proportionally equaling the rise in population of the Town of Gander. Construction on the Church began in 1957, and the people of St. Martin's haven't stopped planning, working or dreaming about the mission and place of the Church in this community.

Most recently renovations have been made to the Church building to repair, improve and protect the structure. Underlying all of this was a great desire to enhance the fellowship and worship environment.

Expensive? You bet! over $400,000.00. At the present time we have a monthly mortgage payment of

So... what did we get for our money?

Professional Work and a Warrantee

A New Sunday School/fellowship /Meeting Room with a fully equipped kitchen inside the Church.

A Total Rewiring of the Church which provides safety and security.

A New Lighting System which greatly improves the worship setting.

A Roof that has been re shingled, reinforced and repaired.

A New Steeple

A fresh Choir room and Nursery

Newly renovated wheel chair accessible bathrooms in both ends of the Church Building

A New Balcony

A Fantastic Sound System.

a Well equipped vestry (Sacristy) where the altar guild members can do their work, storage is convenient and comfortable preparation for worship by the clergy and servers can take place.

Bottom Line.... Have a Look at the Figures....
Our Parish has a substantial debt. As of January 1, 2006, it was $345,700.00 . In 2006, St. Martin’s is a church without any savings or investments.
Regular weekly offerings are absolutely essential for our survival!
We need to reduce our debt as quickly as possible.
We are paying $3,294.00 per month. $1,350.00 of that amount is interest. The mortgage is not a fixed rate loan, so interest payments may increase.

There is still a morgatge on the Airport Bvld. Rectory as well

Thank God, we are growing in numbers and faith. The burden will be shared. Let’s challenge and “defeat” this debt quickly because we have some urgent tasks at our doorstep, and we are helpless to do anything about it until finances allow.

Rectory Mortgage Balance: $ 14,311.00 = Monthly Payment $ 583.00
Church Mortgage Balance : $311,111.00 =Monthly Payment $3,294.00
Anglican Foundation Loan Balance: $14,297.00 =Monthly Payment $ 287.00

Cost of Debt for 2006:
$49,968.00 ($4,164.00 per month)

Challenges and Vision
The people of St. Martin’s have been faithful to this Church over the years. Challenge after challenge has been met through the decades. There is much to be proud of!
The past ten years has seen a change in society that makes us understand the newest challenge is to proclaim an unchanged gospel to a world that is radically changed. The challenge before us is greater than ever before.
When we consider our finances the challenges are Threefold.

1. To pay the debts we owe and maintain the ministry at present levels.

2. To prepare for the future. In addition to future maintenance, the cathedral has an aging, inefficient and failing heating system. When the system is replaced the Church will need ceiling insulation. The Cathedral floor needs to be replaced. Before this is done the heating system must be replaced by one that will not cause the same problems of humidity and floor rot that we have now. This work must begin as soon as possible.

3. Developing and implementing a vision for the future. A Vision that understands that present levels of ministry need to grow stronger, and that St. Martin’s needs to be more (and more!) of an outreaching community to our town and world.

Our Prayer is that our income will not only meet the budget but exceed expenses yearly in such a way that we can optimistically , joyfully and confidently move forward.
We CAN Do This! Thank You for your support and commitment
to the Lord, and His Church!

How Can I help?

1. Use the regular building funds in your envelope package to make extra offerings on a regular basis.

2. Use the Bishop's Morgage appeal envelopes to help us make extra payments

3. Click the link below to donate securely online

Thank You!

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