Welcome
to St Paul’s
Manly
An inclusive church
At St Paul’s “we love because God first loved us” (1 Jn. 4:19). We believe in the inherent goodness of all people – that the divine dwells at the heart of all living things. We believe the whole world is sacred and so we seek to celebrate God’s presence among us with joy. As such, we are committed to the spiritual growth and wellbeing of all who seek a place to belong. St Paul’s is an inclusive church, welcoming all and offering equal opportunities for those seeking an authentic spiritual community. As all people belong in God, all people belong in St Paul’s. Come say G’day!
St Paul’s Parish Council
St Paul’s is unique. We are a small church with a big heart. We are also a virtual parish. We don’t own any buildings. Loving God as a community of faith is our priority. We proudly honour our history while genuinely seeking the future in to which God invites us. We do not take ourselves too seriously, love a laugh and good coffee!
Our common purpose, in to which you are welcome, is a rhythm of authentic Christian spirituality centred on Jesus Christ, practiced in communion, grounded in centuries of tradition. St Paul’s Manly…a community of peace and prayer that nourishes our contemplative spirituality and our call to action.
Upcoming Events
Holy Week Services
St Paul’s Manly welcomes Rev Allan Paulsen who is taking our services through Holy Week and beyond
- Maundy Thursday – 6pm 2 April 2026 at Rob and Nadia’s home (please contact the Office if you would like to attend / RSVP)
- Good Friday – 10am 3 April 2026 at Lota House Chapel
- Easter Sunday – 10am 5 April 2026 at Lota House (join us for morning tea from 9:30 am)
Download our Easter Flyer – everyone is most welcome!
Regular Services
We gather in the chapel at Lota House, 162 Oceana Tce, Manly
- Sunday 10:00am – family friendly eucharist. Come for tea, coffee and fellowship from 9:30am
- Tuesday 9:30am – Bible discussion and reflection followed by tea, coffee and fellowship
Drawing upon the rich depth of Christian practice, we seek to share God’s love with each other and with the world around us. We gather each Sunday at 9.30am for Holy Communion to give thanks to God for the many blessings in our lives, for spiritual nourishment and to encourage each other on our Christian journey.
Every Tuesday morning at 9.30am we share a time of reflection on the readings of the week and support each other in prayer and fellowship. Keep an eye on the Announcements below and our Facebook page for regular updates!
Quick Links
Baptisms
Here at St Paul’s, we have a whole community approach to welcoming children into the family of God.
Serving Others
Click here to find out how we reach out in loving service to others
How We Worship
Click here for more about our worship
Announcements
St Paul’s News – 22nd March 2026
Isobel and Chris at Rev’d Andrew’s Commissioning From Isobel: Apologies for not getting this in the newsletter a couple of weeks ago. As you all know, Chris and I drove to Newcastle to represent the congregation for Andrew’ s commissioning at St Luke’s Anglican church...
St Paul’s News – 15th March 2026
Specialist Dementia Care Program Opening at EM Tooth The chapel at EM Tooth hosted the official opening and blessing of the new Specialist Dementia Care Program Unit on Friday, 27 February 2026. The service was gently and thoughtfully led by the Most Reverend Jeremy...
St Paul’s News – 8th March 2026
Bishop John’s Visit to Lota House Chapel It was a lovely morning at Lota House Chapel on Sunday, 22 February, as we welcomed the Bishop for his pastoral visit. The Bishop presided at the Eucharist, sharing the sacrament with residents, families and friends in a simple...
Acknowledgement of Traditional Custodians
We acknowledge the traditional custodians of this land, the Quandamooka people and their elders past, present and emerging. We honour the connection the traditional custodians have with this land.
Child Protection and Professional Standards
St Paul’s Anglican Church is committed to the protection of all children and vulnerable people. Our community adheres to the Child Protection and Professional Standards Policies of the Anglican Church Southern Queensland. A copy of these policies can be found on the Diocesan website here.