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What can St Paul's Anglican Parish, Shellharbour offer you and your family? Click on a Ministry below to find out more:

Worship Services Creator's Workshop
Children's ministries MU (Mother's Union)
Seniors' ministries
Bible Study Groups Music Ministry
Ladies' Guild Pastoral Care
Friendship Group Practical Care
Women's Evening Fellowship Youth Ministries
Girls' Brigade Care & Share

Worship Services

Three weekly services are conducted each Sunday.
A Prayer Book Service at 8:00am, a Family Worship Time at 9:45am
and an Evening Service at 6:45pm.

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 9:45am 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.

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Children's Ministries

Check Out The New St Paul's for Kids website here

Sunday School is conducted during the 9:00am service year round. The teaching is bible-based and caters for children of all ages.

Babies and toddlers are also catered for in our crèche which operates at the 9:00am service.

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Girls' Brigade

Girls' Brigade, a fellowship group for girls aged 8 - 21, meets each Tuesday afternoon at 5.30.

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Care & Share

A group for Mums of kids at school 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.

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Seniors' Ministry

Regular get-togethers and outings are arranged and advertised through the Church. An irregular Friendship Service is also conducted which concludes with a light lunch - a great opportunity for our senior parishioners to join in fellowship and worship.

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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.

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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.

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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.

Another great fellowship opportunity!

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Women's Evening Fellowship

This fellowship for women meets for an evening meeting with supper once each school term when a guest speaker is invited. Dates are well advertised in advance (check the church calendar).

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Creator's Workshop

The Creator's Workshop is a craft group who meet weekly. It aims to provide outreach to a large number of participants whilst engaging them in craft activities.

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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.

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Youth Ministries

Sunday Afternoons: Youth Group Meets at 5pm. Junior Youth caters to years 6 to 9 and Senior Youth caters for years 10 and up or equivalents. Cost is $2 for a light meal at 6:00 before we all head off to church at 6.45.
The Youth group also meets for social events a few times per term, check with the leaders for more information.

Vists St Paul's Youth Website Here

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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 our musical heritage.

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Pastoral Care

Our Pastoral Care Team provide a visiting ministry to people who are housebound or in hospital.

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Practical Care

A vital service that makes food and essentials available to families in need at times of illness or other crisis.

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Information about all of these ministries including contact and meeting details can be obtained from St Paul's Anglican Church office.

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