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.
Christmas with St Paul’s @ Lota House Chapel
Christmas with St Paul’s @ Lota House Chapel, 162 Oceana Tce, Manly
- Sunday 22nd 2pm – Big Band Christmas Carols with Bayside Brass
Sing along with the big band sound of the Bayside Brass. Familiar Carols and lots of joyous noise. Afternoon tea to follow.
. - Tuesday 24th 5pm – All Age Family Christmas Eve Service
For the young and young at heart, an interactive, fun all age family prayer and praise celebrating the birth of Jesus. Come dressed as your favourite Nativity character… the kids can too!
. - Wednesday 25th 9:30am – Christmas Day Communion Service
Our beautiful traditional Christmas Morning Eucharist with beautiful carols and Holy Communion.
Unfortunately there is currently no onsite parking due to building works. Drop off is ok but please park on Oceana Terrace or surrounding streets.
Regular Services
We gather in the chapel at Lota House, 162 Oceana Tce, Manly
- Sunday 9:30am – family friendly eucharist followed by tea, coffee and fellowship
- 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 September 2024
In this issue: Stare at the Sea… again Familiar Faces say hello E M Tooth Service of Remembrance The Vicar’s Voice - Pete’s Pantry Contemplating Creation Braving a brisk wind and dancing kites in the hands of small children, our contemplative crew savoured the holy...
St Paul’s News – 15th September 2024
In this issue: Celebrating Anglicare Sunday Bush Church Aid and us Gladly Gazing at the Garden The Vicar’s Voice and more... Celebrating Anglicare Sunday In celebrating Anglicare Sunday last Sunday, we welcomed E M Tooth’s Coordinator of Spiritual and Pastoral Care...
St Paul’s News – 8th September 2024
Earth Friends Gather Living here at the edge of the sea has really inspired me to take to the Season of Creation with gusto. You can read about our Sunday Stare at the Sea overleaf… I had a great morning reconnecting and meeting some neighbours with the Bethania...
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.