Founded in 1954, the Friends of St. George’s Cathedral exists to unite all those who love and respect St. George’s and who desire to beautify, extend, preserve and nurture its work.

In 1834 St George’s Church first opened its doors on land consecrated in 1827 by the Bishop of Calcutta. That building was made a cathedral on 25 June 1847. Forty years later Diocesan Synod appointed a committee to raise funds for a new cathedral and the design of Herbert Baker FRIBA was accepted.

The foundation stone for the new cathedral was laid on 22 August 1901 by HRH the Duke of Cornwall and York, later King George V. Few who witnessed that ceremony could have imagined the impact which this building and those who served God from it would have on the life not only of the South African, but also the world-wide community.

From understandably colonial beginnings, St George's emerged through the darkest of times for South Africa as a truly international symbol of challenge, inspiration and freedom. It is this noble heritage which the Friends of the Cathedral wish to celebrate and extend. Please support this work by becoming a Friend of the People's Cathedral.

Current projects sponsored by the Friends include:

• the provision of a gift shop and welcome station in the Link, to generate income for the Cathedral’s Arch (Soup Bowl) which feeds upwards of 200 homeless people each day
• the provision of a new Cathedral Treasury
• redevelopment of the Grammar School site

Benefits of Membership

• Membership card offering a 10% reduction on all products sold at the Cathedral Shop
• an annual newsletter outlining the current work of the Cathedral
• exclusive invitation to the annual Friends’ Festival
• advance notice of Cathedral events
• inscription of individual members’ names in the Friends’ Book on display in the Link
• display of company logos for corporate members on the Link windows and on all Cathedral service sheets.

Costs

R120 yearly (SA residents)
R250 yearly (overseas members)
R1000 yearly (corporate members)

How to join

Please print out the form below and send it to the Membership Secretary, The Friends of St. George’s Cathedral, 5 Wale Street, Cape Town 8001, South Africa

I wish to join the Friends of St. George’s Cathedral, Cape Town, as [tick category applicable]:

____ SA member (R120 p.a.)
____ Overseas member (R250 p.a.)
____ Corporate member (R1000 p.a.)

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Thank you for joining the Friends of St George's Cathedral
On receipt of your form we will send you your Membership Card and a letter detailing methods of payment.