Ministries
What can St Paul's Anglican Parish, Shellharbour offer you and your family? Click on a Ministry below to find out more:
Worship Services
Three weekly services are conducted each Sunday.
A Prayer Book Service at 8:00am, a Family Worship Time at 10:00am
and an Evening Service at 6:45pm (recommences January 31st, 2010).
Communion is offered at the 8:00am service on the First, Third and Fifth Sundays of each month, on the Second Sunday of the month at the 6:45pm service; and on the Fourth Sunday of the month at the 10:00am service.
All our services aim to share the Word of God in a relevant and meaningful manner which people can understand, relate to and integrate into their lives.
Children's Ministries
Kids' Church is conducted during the 10:00am service year round. The teaching is bible-based and caters for children in preschool and primary school.
Babies and toddlers are also catered for in our crèche which operates at the 10:00am service.
Girls' Brigade
Girls' Brigade, a fellowship group for girls in Years 3 -12 at school, meets each Tuesday afternoon at 5.30pm.
Boys Inc.
Boys Inc. (also known as B.I.) gives boys in Years 3 -12 at school the opportunity to have some robust fun together, to come under the leadership of committed Christian men, to learn about Jesus and each other - in the safe environment of St. Paul's. The group meet regularly on Mondays from 6:30pm to 8:00pm. Regular camps and outings happen each year.
Care & Share
This group is not currently meeting.
A group for Mums of kids at preschool or under. Meets every Thursday morning of school terms, a crèche is provided for babies and preschoolers. While the children are cared for, the mums have a cuppa and a chance to share over a range of topics or learn new crafts.
Seniors' Ministry
Regular get-togethers and outings are arranged and advertised through the Church.
Bible Study Groups
There are several bible study groups run throughout the Parish. The groups provide an opportunity to study, discuss and learn from the teachings of the Bible. They conveniently meet at various times and days to cater to everyone's busy schedule.
Ladies' Guild
This 'practical arm' of St Paul's aims to further the fund-raising base and is very much involved in the overall business of the church in our community. Meeting for fellowship on the third Thursday of each month in the church hall.
Friendship Group
Meets on the second and third Tuesdays of each month as a social group. It conducts various activities as requred, these include sewing bees to make clothes that are distributed through our missionaries in Africa. Concludes with a light lunch
Another great fellowship opportunity!
Women's Outreach Ministries
Meets once a school term, with varied meetings such as Dessert & Coffee, Breakfast, Craft Day. Dates are well advertised in advance (check the church calendar).
Creator's Workshop
The Creator's Workshop is a craft group that meets weekly at 10:00am on Fridays during school term. It aims to provide outreach to a large number of participants whilst engaging them in craft activities.
MU (Mothers' Union)
MU is a worldwide network of people whose focus is providing support and guidance for families in Christian life. Meets the first Tuesday of each month in the church hall.
Youth Ministries
Sunday Afternoons: Youth Group Meets at 5:00pm. Caters to years 6 and up. Cost is $2 for a light meal at 6:00pm before we all head off to church at 6.45pm. The Youth group also meets for social events a few times per term, check with the leaders for more information.
Music Ministry
St Paul's is blessed to have gifted musicians in its congregation. These people provide for all the musical needs of the Church. We are always keen to hear from people with a musical or singing talent who would like to contribute to this vital ministry.
Pastoral Care
Practical Care
Our Pastoral Care Team provide a visiting ministry to people who are housebound or in hospital.
Information about all of these ministries including contact and meeting details can be obtained from St Paul's Anglican Church office.