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
There are some special occasions ahead at St Paul’s Manly, and we’d love you to join us as we celebrate community, gratitude and the joy of Christmas
Thanksgiving Sunday – 15 November
10:00 am | Lota House Chapel
A special celebration of the work of our hands, the gifts we share and the many ways we serve our community
Fr Sam will lead our Eucharist, followed by our much-loved Thanksgiving Auction featuring homemade, homegrown and handcrafted contributions
Christmas Carols with Bayside Brass – 20 December
Time to be confirmed | Lota House Chapel
Join us for a joyful celebration of Christmas with Bayside Brass, as we share familiar carols, beautiful music and the spirit of the season
Bring your family and friends – everyone is welcome
Christmas Day Eucharist – Friday 25 December 2026
8:30 am | Lota House Chapel
Celebrate the birth of Christ with us at our Christmas morning Eucharist, a time of peace, joy and thanksgiving as we share in the hope and wonder of Christmas
Whether you’re a regular worshipper or visiting for the first time, we’d love to welcome you
Regular Services
We gather in the chapel at Lota House, 162 Oceana Tce, Manly
Weekly Services
- 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
Monthly Services
- Mothers’ Union 4th Tuesday 9.30am, St Peter’s
- Manly Gardens AVEO service 1st Monday 2pm
- EM Tooth Residents Eucharist 2nd Wednesday 1:30pm, Lota House Chapel
- Tatters & Chatters, 1st & 3rd Thursday 10am – 12pm, Wynnum Library
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 10:00am 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.
Come and share a cuppa and chat before the service from 9:30am.
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
Christmas Day Eucharist – Friday 25 December 2026
Christmas is a time of joy, hope and thanksgiving as we celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ and the gift of God's love to the world We warmly invite you to join us at St Paul’s Manly for our Christmas Day Eucharist, a peaceful and meaningful way to begin this special...
Christmas Carols with Bayside Brass – Sunday 20th December 2026
Come and join us at St Paul’s Manly as we celebrate the joy of Christmas with a special gathering of carols accompanied by Bayside Brass There is something wonderful about coming together at Christmas to sing familiar carols, share in the spirit of the season and...
Thanksgiving Sunday – Sunday 15 November 2026
This Sunday 15 November 2024 sees us giving thanks for the work of our hands, the fruits of our labours and our service in God’s vineyard. Thanksgiving Sunday is the parish opportunity to bless the works of our hands and give thanks for the work in ministry in the...
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.