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St Paul’s News – 19th July 2026

A Little Bit About Rev Allan Reverend Allan writes: When I was asked to write this article to tell parishioners a little bit about myself, I thought I better not go down the “eulogy” route. You know what I mean, “I was born in Brisbane on … etc.” I have always...

St Paul’s News – 12th July 2026

Bargains & Blessings The Anglican Parish of Waterloo Bay, based in Birkdale and Wellington Point, earlier in the year opened their Bargains & Blessings op shop based in the hall at St James, 17 Station Street, Wellington Point. The well set out and well...

St Paul’s News – 5th July 2026

Synod 2026 Jennifer and Nadia represented St Paul’s at Synod (the primary governing and legislative body of the di0cese) last weekend. A cheeky magpie decided to visit during the Archbishop’s opening address much to everyone’s delight (photo Rev’d Deb Bird). Reverend...

Archive

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...

St Paul’s News – 13th July 2025

In this issue: Car Boot Sale reflections Vale Olive Farr Hymns and Pimms Lots of events coming up Welcome to Harry!! It was an absolute joy to share Harry’s Baptism last Sunday. Mum Sarah and Dad Blair were ably aided by on the spot Godparents Ben and Rebecca and,...

St Paul’s News – 6th July 2025

In this issue: Synod Stuff Construction Update Cursillistas doing stuff Quiet Day Next Week Synod Reps Refill and Refresh Coffee… its what keeps a Synod functioning! Our Synod representatives, Nadia Wilson and Stephen Hall were well caffeinated by the time Rev Andrew...

St Paul’s News – 29th June 2025

In this issue: Patronal Pics Quiet Day Details Managing the big stuff in the world Prayer filled people Together is Good!!! Patronal Partnering a Pleasure!! A joyous morning celebrating our shared call to follow Jesus and collaborate in ministry in the Bayside. The...

St Paul’s News – 22nd June 2025

In this issue: Amanda’s Walk for Dementia July Quiet Day details Aveo Adventures Vale Marj It’s Our Day to Party!! Let the love flow as we celebrate our shared patronal day with our friends at St Peter’s Wynnum this weekend. Legend has it that our patron saints were...

St Paul’s News – 15th June 2025

In this issue: Pentecost Pics Hi from Dianne A Quiet Day invitation Trinitarian Tropes Indeed, these are not drunk, as you suppose, for it is only nine o’clock in the morning! When the day of Pentecost had come, they were all together in one place. And suddenly from...

St Paul’s News – 8th June 2025

In this issue: Pentecost Ponderings Musical Moments Amiable Anglicare Encounter Vale Eric Lugg Heidi is a Woman of Wisdom! Or is it a Lass of Learning? A Person of Perspicacity? A Dame of Diploma ? A Girl of Graduation? What ever we call it we were overjoyed to...

St Paul’s News – 1st June 2025

In this issue: He’s back… the Vicar’s holiday snaps Thank you to Br Nathan MU Matters with Marjorie Christian Unity Week Signs of Hope in Wynnum Tatters and Chatters now a place of welcome at the Library. Deputy Interim Media and Public Relations Officer (Honorary)...

St Paul’s News – 20th April 2025

In this issue: Holy Week Happenings Easter Day Events Tatters and Chatters Arises The month ahead Jesus Christ is Risen, Alleluia!! Sing, choirs of earth! Behold, your light has come! The glory of the Lord shines radiantly! Lift up your hearts, for Christ has...

St Paul’s News – 13th April 2025

In this issue: Mel, the Spider Lady of St Paul’s Wynnum Men’s Shed Connections Easter Services Stuff The Vicar’s Holy Week prodding Bishop John: Pilgrim and Adventurer +John Roundhill, our regional bishop, is off on another Holy Week Pilgrimage Walk from Brisbane to...