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St Paul’s News – 24th May 2026

Mothers Union (Written by Ailsa Gill, President of Mothers’ Union, St Paul’s Manly) Kay Voltz and Ailsa Gill represented the Manly branch at the Council Meeting in Robina on Tuesday. Guest speaker Dr Stephen Harrison, Director of Mission, Research and Advocacy at...

St Paul’s News – 17th May 2026

The Bridge Between Heaven and Earth As we continue in this season of Ascension, I have been reflecting on the beautiful truth that Christ has not left us behind, but has gone before us, opening a way that leads us into the very heart of God. The Ascension is not only...

St Paul’s News – 10th May 2026

Happy Mother’s Day from St Paul’s Today we give thanks for all mothers, grandmothers, and those who mother in love; in families, in friendship, and in our parish community. Your strength, your steadiness, and your quiet acts of care shape lives in ways you may never...

Archive

St Paul’s News – 14th December 2025

In this issue: Celebrating Car Boots Parish Council EOY MU parties Wynnum Partnerships Tatters and Chatters An end of an era for eager early risers Its always a bit poignant when a season of ministry comes to a close but we rejoice in the dedication of the Car Boot...

St Paul’s News – 7th December 2025

In this issue: Angel Blessings Giving Tree Launch Pete’s Pantry Christmas Advent at Aveo Bush Ministry Fund Boxes There Are All Sorts of Angels Among Us! Advent Sunday One was all about admiring the angels among us… even the tuba playing ones. Mr Austin certainly woke...

St Paul’s News – 30th November 2025

In this issue: Breakfast with meaning More Advent Creativity Angels Among US More Cursillo Pics Community Christmasses We Paint The Bayside Orange with Zonta It was an early start for 14 of us and a few friends at the recent Zonta Paint the Bayside Orange Breakfast...

St Paul’s News – 23rd November 2025

In this issue: A lotta Thanksgiving Cursillistas Celebrate Advent Awaits Stories of Creativity Pete’s Pantry Prepares Last week, we celebrated all the good things God has given us and offered again the works of our hearts and hands Thanksgiving Sunday is a long...

St Paul’s News – 16th November 2025

In this issue: Jack’s Baptism Remembrance Day E M Tooth Thanks Angels among us 16 Days of Activism Welcome to God’s Family, Jack What a joyous day to join Jack at his Baptism. Here’s Mum Marrie, Dad Elliott and three special cousins with the wee fella who was very...

St Paul’s News – 9th November 2025

In this issue: Ailsa at AC Joyful Jack A pause to ponder hospitality Fr Sandy’s lifetime of service Car Boot Sale Cool We had a very successful morning last Saturday at our penultimate stall at the Church of the Nazarene Car Boot sale in Carina. Our lovely plant lady...

St Paul’s News – 2nd November 2025

In this issue: More MAP Moments Two Nicks Witness MU AGM Thanksgiving Sunday Nudge The Blokes Offer Joy-filled Hospitality And Community The Men’s Ministry team welcomed partners and friends at their regular community meal at Fielders Club this week. Good food matches...

St Paul’s News – 26th October 2025

In this issue: Mega MAP Moments Lots of Stuff to DO Chapel News Vale Maggie MAP Minds Meet and Muse That’s Mission Action Planning for those wondering. Despite the very unkind and untrue rumours that Parish Council just sat about eating snacks and talking about their...

St Paul’s News – 19th October 2025

In this issue: Decoration Day Doings Flying the Flag out there Celebrating Helen and LinC Love More stuff to do! Tingalpa Pioneer Chapel Decoration Day Flying the flag and proclaiming our place at the Tingalpa Pioneer Chapel Decoration Day. You couldn't miss us in our...

St Paul’s News – 12th October 2025

In this issue: Pet Blessing pics and stories A New Archbishop of Canterbury Tingalpa Chapel Event Details Pete’s Pantry does great things A Serenade for St Francis A musical maestro was in fine voice at our celebration of the Feast of St Francis Pet Blessing. Wee...

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...