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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...

St Paul’s News – 1st March 2026

Mothers' Union Members Renewed Mothers Union celebrated membership milestones for Bev Schmidt (10 years) and Nancy Curtis (25 years.) Acting in her role of Deanery President, Kay presented certificates to both ladies and a badge to Nancy noting the 25 years of...

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St Paul’s News – 5th October 2025

In this issue: Bring your Budgie or Basinji for blessing Season of Creation stuff Ordination Joy for new Reverend Sam Reflecting on Seeking Safety Springtime Creation Awe Mrs Lynn Smith, resplendent in a crisp Season of Creation inspired frock, is delighted to share...

St Paul’s News – 28th September 2025

In this issue: Season of Creation Stuff More Parish Council Reports MU thinks globally and locally St Francis Day Pets Blessing next week. Even More Creation Awe Another Warden Wilfully Wandering and Wondering Your People’s Warden Jen Crisp did some hunting and...

St Paul’s News – 21st September 2025

In this issue: Season of Creation stuff Parish Council stuff Stephen Shares a Story Pete’s Pantry Stuff More Creation Glory The Wonder that is Warden Wilson in the Wonder of Creation There was wonder and joy in the hearts of all who gathered last Sunday at Bethania...

St Paul’s News – 14th September 2025

In this issue: Season of creation continues Jen’s Cursillo Ministry Communion and Community Welcome to Stephen of Anglicare The Glory of God’s Creation A celebration of the gift of Nick? Well maybe, as he is indeed a gift, but a moment of praise caught during our...

St Paul’s News – 7th September 2025

In this issue: Season of creation kicks off Community time at Manly Gardens Plotting with Peta. Anglicare Sunday Soon. Elvis is in the building!! Radical Hospitality means welcoming every one! Fresh from a fun if not exactly prizewinning Zumba competition our resident...

St Paul’s News – 31st August 2025

In this issue: MU Dementia Workshop More MU on the Road Season of Creation events More stuff to do. Starting the conversation about Dementia Manly Wynnum MU President Ailsa Gill welcomes Dementia Australia Speaker Patrick Dare and 45 willing workshoppers. What a...

St Paul’s News – 24th August 2025

In this issue: Mark’s Musical Musings Dementia Workshop This Week A Space to Think: Cherut Recipes, Reflections and much more People at the Pantry! The people you meet on a wild and wet Wednesday morning in Wynnum. Despite the rainy dreariness these folk brought sunny...

St Paul’s News – 17th August 2025

In this issue: Mary Sumner Celebrations MU Dementia Awareness Workshop A Tale of the Teddies Clergy Conference Capers We Celebrate Mary Sumner What a privilege to celebrate practical application of the Good News of Jesus Christ with MU, Anglicare and our folk here at...

St Paul’s News – 10th August 2025

In this issue: Aveo Adventure MU Dementia Workshop Yeronga Fire Appeal Remembering a life and love Celebrating Mary Sumner We rejoice in the life and legacy of Mary Sumner, founder of the worldwide Mother’s Union movement. Mary Sumner, the wife of a rector in...

St Paul’s News – 3rd August 2025

In this issue: Sustainabilty Workshop Notes Cursillo Crispness A Bounty of Baking! MU Youth Homelessness Appeal The Blokes Host Happiness Wynnum Men’s Ministry group tapped into their hospitality and joie de vivre as they hosted one of their regular community dinners....

St Paul’s News – 27th July 2025

In this issue: Tatting and Chatting at Wynnum Library Mary Mag and more music at MU Men’s Ministry Community Meal Meet our Pastoral Partner Peta Popular Pimms Sip and Sing Cocktail Queen Amanda Moran shared skill, passion and apparently only a little lived experience...

St Paul’s News – 20th July 2025

In this issue: Quirky Quiet Day Bits and Pieces Pimms and Hymns… Sing and Sip Involvement Opportunities A Prayer for Midwinter Wasting time with God! The Holy Spirit certainly whispered gently at Torrens Crescent Park, Wakerley for our July Quiet Day reflecting on the...