Please join us for our Christmas Celebrations at South Head.
Christmas Services
St Michael’s
Cnr Gilliver Ave & Vaucluse Road, Vaucluse
Services
10:00 am 21 December, Lessons and Carols
7:00 PM Christmas Eve
10:00 AM Christmas Day
St Peter’s
331 Old South Head Rd, Watsons Bay
Services
4:00pm 14 December Carols on the Lawn
9:00 PM Christmas Eve
8:30 AM Christmas Day
Whoever you are and whatever you do, you are welcome to come to any of our Sunday services. These are conducted in the Anglican tradition with the exception of the relaxed contemporary style 4pm service.
Church Services
St Michael’s
Cnr Gilliver Ave & Vaucluse Road, Vaucluse
Sunday 10:00am
Holy Communion + Little Sheep Kids
A welcoming and warm liturgical communion service with a choir and organ accompaniment. At Little Sheep Kids we read a Bible story, play games, sing songs, and do crafts. There is also a creche space. A morning tea follows the service.
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St Peter’s
331 Old South Head Rd, Watsons Bay
Sunday 8:30am
Holy Communion
A simple, quiet and contemplative liturgical service with music from the oldest organ in Australia. A morning tea follows the service.
Sunday 4:00pm
Contemporary Service + Kids Program
It has a relaxed and contemporary style which welcomes all ages and stages. There are activities for kids in the service, and quiet spaces available. We enjoy dinner together afterwards.
Special Services
In addition to our regular services, we hold baptisms, confirmations, weddings, funerals, and commemorative services when needed. We also have a columbarium in a garden of remembrance where loved ones can be laid to rest.
Weddings
Our church buildings at Vaucluse and Watsons Bay are beautiful locations for weddings. Contact the Church office for further information and bookings.
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Baptisms
Be it an infant baptism or a confirmation service you can contact the Church office for further information and bookings.
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Funerals u0026 Memorial Services
The death of a loved one needs to be handled personally and sensitively. If you need our assistance at this time, feel free to contact our rector.
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Confirmation
Confirmation is a very important step in growing in your faith whereby you affirm the promises made by your godparents at your baptism.rnrn
Contact us for more detailsParish Ministries
Our church is like a body where each part plays an important role and is needed for it to function well. Similarly our members are encouraged to exercise their God given gifts for the benefit of the whole community. We have a range of ministries within the Parish for you to be involved in.rn
In our Parish
u003ch6u003eMatt Aroneyu003c/h6u003e
u003ch4u003eHome Groupsu003c/h4u003ernIf you are looking to join a home group with a focus on fellowship, Bible study and prayer contact the Church Office to see if there is a suitable group nearby.
Contact Matt
u003ch6u003eMeg Westonu003c/h6u003e
u003ch4u003eLittle Sheep u003c/h4u003ernIf you have young preschool children, you are welcome to join our playtime at St Peter’s Hall, Watsons Bay every Monday and Thursday at 9.30am during term time. Every Sunday we have Church for young families based on a playtime routine.
Contact Meg Weston
u003ch6u003eMeg Matthewsu003c/h6u003ern
u003ch4u003eRetirement Servicesu003c/h4u003ernIf you are a resident at Mark Moran or Beresford Hall, you can attend our weekly in-house services on Tuesdays. All welcome!
Contact Meg
u003ch6u003eDoreen Laforestu003c/h6u003e
u003ch4u003eCommunity Lunchu003c/h4u003ernIf you enjoy getting together with like-minded people for an entertaining and inspiring lunch event, join us at St Peter’s Hall in Watson’s Bay when the lunch is on.
Contact Doreen
u003ch6u003eElaine Kayeu003c/h6u003e
u003ch4u003ePrayeru003c/h4u003ernPrayer is central to our relationship with God. As a church we pray together during the services, in home groups and at special times. You are welcome to join our weekly Zoom prayer meeting, click below for more information and a link to the Zoom Meeting.
For more informationCommunity organisations we support
u003ch4u003eRough Edgesu003c/h4u003ernWe are a non-government organisation that aims to bring a greater sense of self to everyone who walks through our doors. Our Rough Edges Cafe is a place where community happens for people experiencing homelessness and marginalisation.
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u003ch4u003eAnglicareu003c/h4u003ernAnglicare Sydney is a Christian not-for-profit organisation supporting people at all stages of life across the greater Sydney and Illawarra regions.
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u003ch4u003eThe Asylum Seekers Centreu003c/h4u003ernThe Asylum Seekers Centre, Sydney, is a place of welcome and provides practical and personal support for people living in the community who are seeking asylum.
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u003ch4u003eBread of Lifeu003c/h4u003ernFor the past 17 years on the second Sunday of every month a team from SHAP has prepared and served breakfast, to the homeless, and those living in boarding houses near St Michael’s Surry Hills. This ministry has been ably led by Wendy Jarratt. If you would like to volunteer, even occasionally please contact Wendy on wendy.jarratt@gmail.com
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u003ch4u003eMother’s Unionu003c/h4u003ernFor 125 years, Mothers Union Sydney has supported and encouraged families across our diocese and beyond, sharing Christ’s love. We prayerfully offer ministries which meet the needs of families today, including – Christian Seminars u0026 Parenting Courses, the Mothers Union Shop, Hospital Visiting, Family Courts u0026 Children’s Courts Support, Church Workers and more.
Find out moreMissionaries we support
u003ch4u003eBush Church Aidu003c/h4u003e Glen and Beth McDonald together with their five children, work with BCA in Roxby Downs in South Australia. They work in church ministry and because this is a mining town with a constantly changing population they have the challenge of lack of continuity in the church membership and outreach. rn
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u003ch4u003eChurch Missionary Societyu003c/h4u003ernrnAndrew Buchanan, Abi Tandiseru Buchanan and baby Timothy working with CMS in Toraja Indonesia rn
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u003ch4u003eChurch Missionary Societyu003c/h4u003ernOlivia and Morgan and their four children, are working with CMS in the Middle East. We contribute to the support of this family
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u003ch4u003eMission Aviation Fellowshipu003c/h4u003ernWe partner with MAF in support of the flying in of small planes to otherwise inaccessible places to bring aid to those in need.rn
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u003ch4u003eNungalinga Aboriginal Training Collegeu003c/h4u003ernNungalinya is a combined churches college in Darwin established to train indigenous Christian leaders from remote communities. We support this work with our prayers, regular giving from our offertories and with the proceeds from our annual vintage fair.rn
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u003ch4u003eCompassion Australiau003c/h4u003ernCompassion Australia sponsors children internationally using local churches and pastors to implement the care.The organisation is rn is Christ-centred / child-focused / church based.rnrnMany children are already being sponsored by families in our Parish but there are many others who need such a sponsorshiprn
Find out moreVenue Hire
If you are looking for a stunning venue for; a special event, concert, conference or training, we have a number of well-equipped facilities ranging from halls to churches at attractive rates.
Sun Room
Gorgeous views to the harbour, light airy u0026 sunny. Meetings, light Social events, recreational activities and community groups. Ideal for presentations, small meetings, groups like knitting circles, training sessions, etc.
Contact the church office
Watsons Bay Hall
The hall is available for use by Christian religious groups u0026 community services groups as part of our ministry to the wider community.
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St Michael’s Hall
Social events, recreational activities and community groups. Ideal for presentations u0026 small performances on stage.
Contact the church office
Safe Ministry at South Head Anglican Parish
Columbarium
u003ch5u003eA garden of beauty and peace for your loved one to be laid to rest and rememberedu003c/h5u003ernWith views over the harbour and the Watsons Bay heritage precinct, the Gardens of Remembrance offer a picturesque and peaceful place to honour those laid to rest.
u003ch3u003eLaying your loved ones to restu003c/h3u003ernYou can select a niche of your choice for your loved one, in one of six gardens.rnrnThe Gardens provide a unique place for family and friends to visit, remember and reflect. They are open all year round and at all times.rnrnA simple and dignified interment service is available on request and, for those who need a listening ear or someone to talk or pray with, ministers are available.rnrnAnd for those who need a listening ear, or someone to talk or pray with, ministers are available.
u003ch3u003eA place to rememberu003c/h3u003ernThe columbarium is open to all. No religious affiliation is required.rnrnNiches are available for the interment of ashes or simply for the provision of a memorial plaque.rnrnNiches are typically reserved via prepayment. Purchase upon interment is also available.
Watsons Bay Columbarium and Gardens of Remembrance
u003ca href=u0022https://www.google.co.in/maps/place/St.+Peter’s+Anglican+Church/@-33.8462838,151.2820864,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m5!3m4!1s0x6b12ac8b37300109:0xb237c046d384dfb7!8m2!3d-33.8462883!4d151.2842751u0022 target=u0022_blanku0022 rel=u0022noopeneru0022u003eSt Peter’s Churchrn331 Old South Head RoadrnWatsons Bay, 2030u003c/au003ernFree parking is available on site.