St Paul's Uniting Church

28/03/2024

This Easter, let us spread the word to all around. Easter is about celebrating the resurrection of Jesus Christ and God’s invitation to share in resurrection joy. What are you doing at Easter? Going away, attending a conference, or going to church? You are invited to join us in one of our Uniting Churches in the Mackay region. From Mirani in the Valley, to Sarina in the south, to Northside in the northern suburbs, to St Paul’s and Armitage in the city, there is a Uniting Church near you to which you are invited to attend. At one of our services, you can hear the Bible read, sing classic hymns and receive the message that: ‘if anyone is in Christ, there is a new creation: everything old has passed away; see, everything has become new!’ (2 Corinthians 5:17 NRSV). The first male disciples were afraid that the body of Jesus had been stolen and they returned to their homes. But two angels appeared to Mary and then Jesus appeared and called her by name; she hears his voice and recognises him. Jesus gives Mary the message to tell the other disciples of his resurrection and ascension, which she accepts and declares to them ‘I have seen the Lord’ (John 20:18 NRSV). As Mary was the first speaker of good news, let us spread the word to all around.

07/03/2024

Lay Preacher Training for the Presbytery of Central Queensland starts in Mackay on Thursday 21 March with enrollment closing soon on 15 March. If you have copies of any of the following books that you no longer need, we have more than half a dozen people who could benefit from your second-hand copy. Postage refunded.
Please send to: St Paul's Uniting Church, PO Box 607, Mackay QLD 4740.
Douglas Galbraith (ed.), Worship in the wide red land
Charles Biggs and Anna Grant-Henderson, A Way into the Old Testament
Michael F Bird and N T Wright, The New Testament in its World: an introduction to the history, literature and Theology of the First Christians
Gordon Dicker, Faith seeking understanding
Thank you in anticipation for your assistance.

24/12/2023

Christmas services remaining:
Christmas Day 8am at St Paul's
Radio Church 9am Julia Pitman
Radio Church 10am Charlotte Haire
https://my105fm.com.au/listen-live/

19/12/2023

This Christmas, stop work, rest awhile, and turn to God. The good news of Jesus Christ, the Saviour of the world, is a message of great joy for everyone: for you and for me. This Christmas, find your local church, attend a Christmas service, hear the good news, give your heart to Jesus, and donate to a Christmas appeal. The Journey to Bethlehem movie is showing in cinemas now. The miracle of the survival of Jesus Christ, the divine Son of God, shows us God’s determination to be with us in life’s struggles. The birth of Jesus Christ is an encouragement to worship the God who ‘became flesh and dwelt among us’ (John 1:14) and to extend a helping hand to the vulnerable people of the world. People are dying in many wore-torn parts of the world. At Christmas time in 1949, the Rev. Frank Byatt, a Methodist Minister, encouraged those gathered around his meal table to give the cost of a Christmas dinner to help those recovering from the Second World War. Each year, through the National Council of Churches, for almost 75 years since then, Christian people raise more than $1.8 million for overseas aid and development. You can give at your local church or online at https://christmasbowl.actforpeace.org.au/donate.

12/06/2023

This week on ABC Tropical North, Mackay broadcaster Meecham Philpott will play pre-recorded interviews of the life of the Rev. Prof. James Haire AC on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday mornings from 6.40am.
You can listen online, on the ABC listen app, or On Air in the following locations: Mackay 101.1 FM, Moranbah 104.9 FM, Airlie Beach 89.9 FM, and Dysart 91.7 FM.
Wake up to the dulcet tones of an Irish Presbyterian minister!

30/05/2023

Thanks for celebrating Chappy week with us St Paul's Uniting Church !!

30/05/2023

On Pentecost Sunday 28 May and as part of Chaplaincy Week, St Paul's and Armitage Uniting Churches welcomed three school chaplains and their supporters to speak at worship services: Rob Ruge, Victoria Park State School, and our very own church members, from St Paul's, Ange Clarke, Homebush and Dundula State Schools, and from Calen, Alun Tunnah, Calen District State College, which boasts the irrepresible motto: 'second to none.' Let's pray for our chaplains, for new people to supply several vacancies, and that we might support our chaplains generously with our time, talents and treasure: 'for where your treasure is, there your heart will be also.'

Thanks for celebrating Chappy week with us St Paul's Uniting Church !!

06/04/2023

Come worship the risen Christ with the Uniting Churches of the Mackay region. Artwork courtesy of Mackay and Whitsunday Life.

22/03/2023

What a privilege to open the Harmony Day Citizenship Ceremony of the Mackay Regional Council in prayer. As we continue to welcome to our region citizens from almost 100 countries, may a spirit of service, generosity and commitment prevail in our nation.

22/03/2023

20/01/2023

MACKAY CHURCHES TOGETHER CALL TO PRAYER AFTER RECENT FLOODING - Please see on the Mackay Churches Together (MCT) page the call to prayer and quote from Philippians 4:6-7 issued on Monday 16 January from Aux Lt David Dobbie of the Salvation Army, MCT's representative on the Mackay Regional Council Local Disaster Management Group. David called for prayer, especially for farmers in the Pioneer Valley area likely to be heavily affected by the recent flooding. From the latest technology, news reports and community collaboration, we now know much more about the impact of the flooding. David's call for prayer is still relevant as the recovery effort is expected to take many weeks and months...May God richly bless us as we calmly respond to another severe weather event.

Update from Aux Lt Dave Dobbie
Hi Amanda, I'm just checking in to keep you and the Mackay Churches Together committee aware of the current situation with the weather event that we're experiencing.

Please note that our council's LDMG briefing today advised that we are now at 'Stand Up' classification due to the expectation of 200-400mls of rain west of Mackay overnight. The information that we have available to us indicates that there shouldn't be any threat to residential property however there is uncertainty as the water continues to move towards the coast and meets up with the high tide tomorrow morning. They are expecting that there will be some streets towards the southern end of the CBD that may have water backing up due to the high tide at around 7am.
As the church community, I would encourage that we continue to pray for our farmers who will be considerably impacted by this excessive rain and also any residents who may experience damage to property.
I'd also encourage our church communities and people who are able, to reach out to neighbours, elderly folk in our churches, and other community members to make sure they are ok.
There's been a lot of social media hype over the last few days and we need to remain calm and prepared when these events happen. If anyone is looking for some light reading and comfort through these rainy days have a read through Philippians 4:6&7.
Our Salvation Army Emergency Services (SAES) vehicle and team are ready to be deployed if necessary and we'll reach out to MCT if any further needs arise.
God Bless,
Dave