Bake Sale – ImpaKCt Fundraiser
- Bake Sale
December 12, 2021
9:00 am - 12:00 pm
TO SUPPORT US:
Come and support us as we raise funds for ImpaKCt – our annual summer camp for high schoolers.
On Sunday 12th December after our 8am and 10am services, we will have a table of treats ready for you to choose from!
Donate to pay for a plate and fill it up with whatever you like.
TO CONTRIBUTE TO THE BAKING:
Are you able to contribute by baking something?
Bake a tray of cookies, cupcakes, brownies, slice etc
Drop off is to the church office on Friday 10th December between 2pm-7pm or bring it to church on the morning of Sunday 12th December (7:30am-10am)
Please provide a list of ingredients/key allergens.
If you are able to help us out, fill in the form here:
>>YES – I WOULD LIKE TO BAKE SOMETHING
Thanksgiving and Remembering Service
- Thanksgiving and Remembering Service
December 15, 2021
6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Held in the church foyer, this quiet and intimate service will be an opportunity to meditate on God’s goodness and unchanging nature. An opportunity for us to remember and thank God for loved ones we have lost.
We also wanted to acknowledge that many others will be finding this year painful for a variety of reasons. The Christmas season can be a difficult one for those who are hurting – carrying pain or loss of any kind, whilst people all around you are celebrating, can be quite confronting. We therefore encourage you to join us if a quieter, more contemplative Christmas service will serve you this year.
Music, prayers and time for silent reflection on God’s word will give you a safe space to process and mourn as you need to, in the company of others so you don’t feel alone.
Led by Wayne Tildsley and Ken Allen.
info@spch.org.au if you have any questions
Christmas in the Hills
- Christmas in the Hills
December 15, 2021
6:30 pm - 9:00 pm
Join us online on Wednesday 15th December at 6:30pm for another special Live Stream version of Christmas in the Hills.
christmasinthehills.com.au
Whilst our 10th year will again look a little different, we encourage you to seize this as a chance to invite some family, neighbours and friends around for a BBQ, set up in front of your TV and join with others from all over the Hills as we celebrate the Christmas season.
Our stream will kick off at 6:30pm with some family friendly pre-show entertainment, then Carols by Candlelight will be bought to life by our orchestra and choir, concluding at 9pm.
Brought to you by our Major Sponsor Karen D’Angola – Hills Specialist Di JONES Real Estate, and proudly supporting our charities.
Our mission every year is to celebrate the wonderful birth of a Child in Bethlehem and allow us to come together as a community and celebrate the true meaning of Christmas. Opportunity will be given on the night to support our 2 charity partners, allowing them to continue their incredible work in our community in 2022.
We look forward to gathering back on site with you at Bella Vista Farm, (hopefully next year as we celebrate our 11th year!)
May the Joy of Christmas be yours forever:- “Let nothing you dismay; remember Christ our Saviour, Who was born on Christmas Day.”
Christmas at St Paul’s
- Christmas Eve 5pm Service
December 24, 2021
5:00 pm - 6:00 pm - Christmas Eve 7:00pm Service
December 24, 2021
7:00 pm - 8:00 pm - Christmas Eve 9:00pm Service
December 24, 2021
9:00 pm - 10:00 pm - Christmas Day 7:30am Service
December 25, 2021
7:30 am - 8:30 am - Christmas Day 9:30am Service
December 25, 2021
9:30 am - 10:30 am
We would love to meet you, we hope you are able to join us over the Christmas season! *All information correct as of 1st December 2021. In this Covid season things change quickly, so please keep checking back here for the most up-to-date information about our Christmas Season. OUR SERVICES
CHRISTMAS EVE
5:00pm - Family Service geared towards kids 7:00pm - Contemporary Carols Service 9:00pm - Contemporary Carols Service
CHRISTMAS DAY
7:30am - Traditional Service 9:30am - Family Service
BOXING DAY 8:00am - Traditional Service LIVE STREAMING
If you are unable to join us in the building, the great news is that you can still gather with us virtually via our Live Stream!
We will be streaming our 5pm Family Service on Christmas Eve as well as our 7pm Contemporary Service.
Subscribe to us on YouTube and turn on notifications so you can join us for church during Christmas (and every Sunday!)
WHAT SHOULD I EXPECT AT THE DIFFERENT SERVICES?
Our CHRISTMAS EVE 5pm service is designed for families with children. This service will be geared towards engaging kids, with a fun Christmas Pantomime, during which we will sing well-loved carols, and hear about the real reason for the season.
Our CHRISTMAS EVE 7pm and 9pm services are contemporary in style, with our live worship band leading us in modern carol arrangements.
On CHRISTMAS DAY we will start our morning with a Traditional Prayer Book service at 7:30am, and then continue celebrating Christmas with our 9:30am service, which will be ideal for the whole family to come to.
HOW DO I GET THERE AND WHERE DO I PARK?
St Paul's is located at 421 Old Northern Rd in Castle Hill, in-between Oakhill College and the Anglicare Retirement Village. We have plenty of parking available including wheelchair friendly spots. When you drive in the driveway our friendly parking team will greet you and assist you to find a spot.
If you are traveling by public transport please visit https://transportnsw.info/ to look up bus timetables from your area.
WHERE DO I TAKE MY CHILDREN?
During all of our Christmas services, the kids are in church with us, there is no separate children's program running.
Our main church auditorium also has a Toddler's Room/Feeding Room with books, toys and changing facilities available to you.
WHAT TIME SHOULD I ARRIVE?
We would suggest getting here at least 15-20 minutes early for our Christmas services.
WHAT SHOULD I WEAR?
Something you already own and that you feel comfortable in! There is no formal dress code at St Paul's, no need to feel like you have to dress up - but you of course can put on your Sunday best if that is what you are happiest in! Most of our congregation wear smart casual attire, think what you would wear to a weekend BBQ with friends. If you are coming to our 5pm service, we are asking everyone to dress as Shepherds or Angels.
WHAT DOES ST PAUL'S BELIEVE?
We believe in God the Father, creator of heaven and earth; Jesus Christ the Son of God; and the Holy Spirit. Gen1:1; Matt 28:19
We believe that Jesus Christ died on the cross, was buried and, in body, rose again on the third day. 1 Cor 15:1-4
We believe that God loved the world so much that he sent his son Jesus to die on the cross to save us from our sins so that if we believe in him we may have eternal life with him. John 3:16
We believe the only way to have an eternal relationship with God is through Jesus. Jesus said “I am the way the truth and the life no one comes to the Father except through me.” John 14:6
We believe that the Bible (the Old and New Testament) is the ultimate rule and standard of faith given by the inspiration of God and containing all things necessary for salvation.
WHAT COVID REQUIREMENTS SHOULD I BE AWARE OF?
We ask that you practise good personal hygiene, and sanitise your hands on arrival – there will be hand sanitiser at all rego desks, entries and exits of the church, and on wall brackets around the site. Please socially distance where possible.
Do not attend church if you are feeling unwell and experiencing any symptoms.
On arrival you will need to check in via QR code.
Masks are required whilst inside the church buildings.
WHAT IS THE BEST WAY TO GET IN TOUCH IF I STILL HAVE QUESTIONS?
You can email us anytime info@spch.org.au or give us a call Mon-Fri 9am-4pm on 8858 1111.
A great way to stay in touch with us is to visit our Facebook page or follow us on Instagram where you can see what we have been up to each week, check out upcoming events, and get to know who we are as a church.
visit www.facebook.com/stpaulsch or instagram.com/stpaulsch
We hope you decide to join us and we look forward to getting to know you!
Regular activites
Sunday services
- 8am – Traditional service
- 10am – Family service
- 5pm – Youth service
- 7pm – Young adults service
KidsConnect
(Playgroup at St Paul’s)
- Tuesday and Thursday
- During School Terms
- Starts at 10am
Crossfire
Crossfire 68 (Youth Group, Years 6 to 8)
Friday nights in school term, 6pm - 8pm
Crossfire X (Youth group, Years 9 to 12)
Friday nights during school term
8pm - 10.30pm
The House
(Young Adults)
- Sunday Night's after 7pm church
- 8.30pm til late
JesusClub
(For individuals with special needs)
- Every second Wednesday
- During school term
- Starts at 6.30pm
Seniors Friendship Group
(For men and women 50+)
- Meets the first Tuesday of each month
- 12pm - 2pm