The Cathedral of St. Andrew, Episcopal

What The Cathedral of St. Andrew, Episcopal does

The Cathedral of St. Andrew is a historic Episcopal cathedral founded in 1867 in downtown Honolulu at 229 Queen Emma Square, serving as the seat of the Bishop of Hawai'i and the mother church of the Diocese of Hawai'i, which comprises 37 worshiping communities across five islands. Founded by King Kamehameha IV and Queen Emma to establish the Anglican/Episcopal Church in Hawai'i, construction spanned 91 years (1867-1958) and produced a Gothic Revival landmark. The Cathedral offers a portfolio of core services including weekly Holy Eucharist services (Rite I and Rite II, in English and Hawaiian), pastoral care, sacraments, formation programs, outreach ministries, social justice advocacy, and music ministry anchored by the Aeolian-Skinner Opus 1358 pipe organ (1961) — the largest in Hawai'i with 4,526 custom pipes — and a unique set of eight change-ringing bells. The organization operates on a non-profit donation-based revenue model drawing from voluntary tithes, annual pledge campaigns (e.g., the 2026 'Tell Out My Soul' goal of $250,000), planned giving vehicles (bequests, charitable gift annuities, remainder trusts), and the Cathedral Foundation, which manages an approximately $2,000,000 corpus of largely restricted funds for preservation and capital improvements. Distribution channels combine in-person worship, digital livestream on YouTube with global archive access, community partnership outreach (Family Promise, Wallyhouse, Kalihi-area schools, FACE), and co-located Queen Emma Square collaborations with St. Andrew's Schools and neighboring Episcopal congregations. The Cathedral has roughly 7 listed employees plus 15-20 total staff and clergy, and is governed by a Chapter headed by the Bishop.

Name

The Cathedral of St. Andrew, Episcopal

Legal name

The Cathedral of St. Andrew

Website

https://cathedralhawaii.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1867

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

The Cathedral of St. Andrew is a 1867-founded Episcopal cathedral in downtown Honolulu serving as the seat of the Bishop and mother church of the Diocese of Hawai'i's 37 congregations. It delivers worship, sacraments, music ministry, outreach, and pastoral care funded by donations, pledges, and a $2M Foundation corpus.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Religious Services

NAICS

Religious Organizations (8131), Religious Organizations (81311)

akta.pro primary industry

Places of Worship & Religious Facilities Operations (Cemeteries, Retreat Centers, Pilgrimage Sites) (BPAGAJAL)

akta.pro secondary industry

Denominational & Ecclesiastical Governance Bodies (Dioceses, Synods, Conferences) (BPAGAJAB)

Keywords

• Episcopal worship services
• Religious pastoral care
• Sacred music ministry
• Community outreach programs
• Christian formation programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Honolulu

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Tithes and Offerings: Voluntary donations from congregation members during weekly services and through online giving platforms for general operations, worship, and ministries.
2. Annual Pledge Campaigns: Annual fundraising campaigns such as 'Tell Out My Soul' with stated goals ($250,000 for 2026 pledge), combining one-time and recurring donation options.
3. Planned Giving: Bequests, charitable gift annuities, charitable remainder trusts, and gifts of appreciated assets. Establishes long-term funding through estate planning vehicles.
4. Cathedral Foundation: The Cathedral Foundation manages approximately $2,000,000 corpus in largely restricted funds for preservation, restoration, and capital improvements. Funds buildings and grounds needs since 1988.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

The Cathedral of St. Andrew is an Episcopal cathedral providing weekly Anglican worship services (Holy Eucharist in English and Hawaiian), sacraments (Baptism, Confirmation, Marriage, etc.), pastoral care, adult and children's formation programs, music ministry featuring the Aeolian-Skinner pipe organ and change-ringing bells, and community outreach including homelessness assistance and school support programs. As the seat of the Bishop of Hawai'i and mother church of the Diocese (37 congregations across 5 islands), it functions as the central institution of the Episcopal Church in Hawai'i, operating from Queen Emma Square in Honolulu.

Product overview

The Cathedral of St. Andrew is an Episcopal cathedral offering a unified portfolio of worship and spiritual services. The core offerings include weekly Sunday and Wednesday worship services with Holy Eucharist in English and Hawaiian, supported by music ministries featuring the Aeolian-Skinner pipe organ and change-ringing bells. Formation programs provide adult Bible study and children's education, while outreach and social justice ministries serve the broader Honolulu community through food security, education support, and advocacy programs. The cathedral also provides pastoral care services, sacraments administration, and digital engagement through online giving and livestreaming.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Worship Services Sunday and Wednesday Episcopal worship services, including Holy Eucharist Rite I (7am in English), Rite II (9am in Hawaiian and English), and a 10am service with choir, alongside the Wednesday Open Cathedral (11am-1pm) for prayer and reflection. Free and open to the public.
• Music Ministry Music ministry featuring the Cathedral choir, Aeolian-Skinner Opus 1358 pipe organ performances, and change-ringing bells under St. Andrew's Ringing Society (StARS) for worship, concerts, and community engagement.
• Formation Programs Christian education and formation programs for adults (Wednesday Bible Study, Daughters of the King order) and children, plus youth ministry connections for congregants.
• Outreach Ministries Community outreach programs serving low-income families and people experiencing homelessness in Honolulu, including school supply donations, weekly sandwich ministry (100 lunch bags weekly through Wallyhouse), Family Promise homelessness transition support, and Christmas meat deliveries to 200 families.
• Pastoral Care Pastoral care services for parishioners and community, including transportation, telephone check-ins, greeting cards, Eucharistic visitors, a Wednesday healing mass, and hospitality ministry.
• Social Justice Ministries Social justice programs including the grassroots interfaith Faith Action for Community Equity (FACE) advocacy work in Hawai'i and the diocesan Prison Ministry (Na Pa'ahao o Hawai'i) focused on rehabilitation, restoration, and therapeutic programs.
• Worship Ministries Liturgical service support ministries including acolytes, altar guild, lay eucharistic ministers, greeters, ushers, and lectors who enable weekly worship services.
• Sacraments Administration of Episcopal sacraments including Baptism, Eucharist, Confirmation, Reconciliation of a Penitent (confession), Unction (healing), Holy Matrimony (marriage), and Ordination for the congregation and community.
• Online Giving Digital tithing and donation service via the onRealm platform enabling one-time and recurring gifts by credit card or bank account, with the ability to designate contributions to specific ministries. Supports the Cathedral's voluntary donation-based funding model.
• Livestream Services Online livestreaming of Sunday services via the Cathedral's YouTube channel, enabling virtual attendance and access to archived service video for those unable to attend in person.

Quantifiable outcome

• 80%+ success rate in Family Promise program - families find sustainable homes within 3 months
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

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AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

16 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Rosales Organ CompanycoreTechnology or Integration · 1 January 2024Contracted to restore the Cathedral's Aeolian-Skinner pipe organ (Opus 1358) for approximately $800,000. Company known for Trinity Church Wall Street, Disney Concert Hall organ. Restoration includes releathering, new console, and rewiring.
• Diocese of Hawai'icoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Cathedral is the seat (mother church) of the Bishop of Hawai'i and central institution of the Diocese of Hawai'i, which consists of 37 worshiping communities on five islands.
• The Episcopal ChurchcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAs an Episcopal cathedral, the Cathedral is part of The Episcopal Church (USA), with the Most Rev. Michael Bruce Curry as Presiding Bishop overseeing 2.4 million members in 110 dioceses globally.
• St. Andrew's Schools (Priory & Prep)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCo-located on Queen Emma Square. Founded by Queen Emma in 1867 as St. Andrew's Priory School for Girls, now includes coeducational programs. Cathedral clergy provide spiritual guidance.
• University of Hawai'iminorGTM or Marketing PartnerUses Cathedral campus for forums, lectures, and cultural events.
• Hawai'i Pacific UniversityminorGTM or Marketing PartnerUses Cathedral campus for forums and events.
• Honolulu Symphony MusiciansminorGTM or Marketing PartnerUse Cathedral for concerts and performances.
• Symphony ChorusminorGTM or Marketing PartnerUses Cathedral for choral performances.
• Hawai'i Vocal Arts EnsembleminorGTM or Marketing PartnerUses Cathedral for performances.
• Family PromisecoreGTM or Marketing PartnerHomelessness assistance program with 50+ Honolulu churches. Cathedral assists First Christian Church (Makiki) by providing dinners for families four times annually. Program has 80%+ success rate.
• WallyhouseminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCatholic Worker ministry at St. Elizabeth's providing meals, clothing, and support. Cathedral makes 100 lunch bags weekly.
• Kalihi-Waena Elementary School/Central Middle SchoolminorGTM or Marketing PartnerNearby schools where 80%+ students are below poverty level. Cathedral provides school supplies, slippers, backpacks, and Christmas meat deliveries (1 ton to 200 families).
• Faith Action for Community Equity (FACE)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerGrassroots interfaith nonprofit addressing social justice challenges in Hawai'i community.
• Na Pa'ahao o Hawai'i (Prison Ministry)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerDiocesan prison ministry promoting rehabilitation, restoration, and therapeutic programs.
• St. Paul's Episcopal ChurchcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorNearby Episcopal congregation on Queen Emma Square, part of Diocese of Hawai'i network.
• St. Peter's Episcopal ChurchcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorEpiscopal congregation on Queen Emma Square network.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Others

• Diocese of Hawaii (Episcopal Church): The Diocesan governing body of which the Cathedral of St. Andrew is the mother church and seat of the Bishop. Provides governance oversight, shared resources, and inter-congregational coordination across 37 worshiping communities.
• St. Andrew's Schools (Honolulu): Co-located on Queen Emma Square, founded alongside the Cathedral by Queen Emma in 1867. Closely affiliated educational institution sharing physical campus, clergy, and historical roots - a natural institutional peer though not a direct competitor.

Direct peers

• Grace Cathedral (San Francisco): Episcopal cathedral in San Francisco with comparable Gothic architecture, music programs, progressive social outreach, and large urban congregation. Directly comparable to St. Andrew's as a culturally engaged Episcopal cathedral in a major coastal U.S. city.
• Washington National Cathedral: Seat of the Bishop of Washington and mother church of the Episcopal Diocese of Washington; large historic Episcopal cathedral with comparable liturgical, musical, and community programs. Highly analogous in governance, scale, and Ecclesiastical role to the Cathedral of St. Andrew.
• St. Mark's Episcopal Cathedral (Seattle): Episcopal cathedral serving as the seat of the Bishop of Olympia with comparable worship services, music, and community outreach programs. Closely analogous in role and Pacific coastal positioning.
• Cathedral of St. John the Divine: Seat of the Bishop of New York and one of the largest cathedrals in the world; Anglican/Episcopal cathedral offering comparable worship, music, social justice outreach, and cultural programming models directly relevant to the Cathedral of St. Andrew.
• St. Thomas Church Fifth Avenue (NYC): Episcopal parish renowned for its music ministry and high-caliber choral/organ program, comparable to the Cathedral of St. Andrew's focus on the Aeolian-Skinner organ and choral scholars. Strong peer on liturgical-music dimensions even at a different scale.
• Christ Church Cathedral (Cincinnati): Historic Episcopal cathedral in Cincinnati, seat of the Bishop of Southern Ohio, offering comparable liturgical, musical, and outreach programming. Same denomination, similar mother-church role.
• Trinity Church Wall Street: Historic Episcopal parish in lower Manhattan with major endowments, cultural programming, music ministry, and outreach - cited alongside Rosales Organ Company's portfolio for major pipe organ work. Directly comparable as a large, well-resourced Episcopal institution focused on worship and civic engagement.

Regional players

• Catedral Episcopal Santisima Trinidad (San Juan, PR): An Episcopal cathedral in the Caribbean serving a distinct region of the Anglican/Episcopal tradition. Operates in a different geographic market but offers comparable church structure, music ministry, and outreach model in a similar island/coastal context.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/@cathedralhawaii/streams
• Instagraminstagram.com/hibellringers
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/the-cathedral-of-st-andrew

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Number of profiles

Profiles14 records

Funding overview

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