St Mary's Anglican Church in Montville will celebrate its patronal festival on Sunday 16 August 2026, 9am.

Musical Guest: Kim Kirkman

Followed by a celebratory morning tea.

The church, established in 1914, has a rich history of community involvement and resilience, having survived numerous challenges over the years.

St Mary's Church has been a central part of the Montville Community for 112 years, hosting many important events such as baptisms and weddings (one famous weekend actually hosted seven weddings).

The church remains open daily for quiet reflection and hosts weekly services, inviting both locals and visitors to participate. People from all over the world come to visit and leave messages of love and appreciation in the visitors book at the back of the church.

Our patronal festival provides a special moment in the year. Current and former parishioners, local residents and visitors are all invited to come and join us to celebrate.

Intergenerational Service

Join us for an interactive and community building service to grow all of God’s people together - youngest being newborn twins to the most mature being 102 years young. Passing on God’s story and learning across the generations.

When: 9am, 2nd Sunday

Where: St Peter's Anglican Church, 1 Church Street Maroochydore.

Activities especially for children:

• bible message

• songs

• prayers

• symbolic activities and

• take home activity to stimulate our faith in Christ

Enquiries: maroochydore@anglicanchurchsq.org.au

Intergenerational, Family Church Service

Holy Communion + Music + Kids Activities + Prayer + Food + Conversation

• When: 1st Sunday of every month, 9am

• Where: St John The Baptist Anglican Church, 174 Currie Street Nambour

Official Opening and Blessing of St Peter’s Parish Centre

by The Right Reverend Jeremy Greaves, Archbishop of Brisbane.

Please join us as we celebrate and dedicate this new space for the life and ministry of our parish and community. Refreshments to follow the formalities.

Where: St Peter’s Anglican Church, 15 Amy Street Gympie

When: 3pm Saturday 25 July 2026

The wonderful Kim Kirkman is putting on a fundraising concert for our parish.

Please join us for an enjoyable afternoon of amazing instrumental and vocal performances

Light Refreshments included.

Look forward to seeing you there!

Location: St George’s Anglican Church, 2 Walkers Dr, Maleny

When: Sunday 19 July 2026, 2-3.30pm

Tickets: $25 at the door or https://events.humanitix.com/kim-kirkman-and-friends-in-concert

Intergenerational, Family Church Service

Holy Communion + Music + Kids Activities + Prayer + Food + Conversation

• When: 1st Sunday of every month, 9am

• Where: St John The Baptist Anglican Church, 174 Currie Street Nambour

Come celebrate 193 years of combined ministry of our retired clergy:

Rev Canon Dr Jim McPherson
Venerable Richard Gowty
Rev Jocelyn Pitt
Rev Rick Bowie

• Sunday 21 June 2026, 9am at Holy Spirit Anglican Church, 25 Beach Road Coolum

All Welcome!

Holy Spirit Anglican Church, Coolum

Women’s Breakfast with guest speaker Karen Gorrie, Principal of St Andrew’s Anglican College.

Peregian Springs Golf Club 95 Peregian Springs Drive Peregian Springs

• 8am-10am Saturday 20 June 2026

RSVP: Lisa Woodward 0407 321 789 or woodward.lisak@gmail.com

Holy Spirit Anglican Church, Coolum

Men’s Breakfast with guest speaker Jon Morgan of Marcus Mission.

Peregian Springs Golf Club95 Peregian Springs Drive Peregian Springs

• 8am-10am Saturday 6 June 2026

RSVP: John Woodward 0406 730 656 or woodward.johnm@gmail.com

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More people who are vulnerable are turning to churches for support, and we want to meet each person with dignity, calm, and care.

Maroochydore Anglican will host “Compassionate Practice: Trauma‑Informed Care & De‑escalation”, a practical workshop for anyone involved in parish life or community outreach, serving people who are homeless, vulnerable or in need of connection.

Guest speakers include: Tess Widdows, Community Nurse, Maroochy Neighbourhood Centre, and Rev Canon Tania Eichler Maroochydore Anglican Parish and collective wisdom from within the room!

Date: Thursday 28 May 2026

Time: 3pm to 4.30pm

Venue: St Peter’s Anglican Church Hall, 1 Church Street Maroochydore

Cost: Free

Learn simple ways to respond safely, gently, and wisely as we seek to be people of peace, justice, hope, and healing.

RSVP: maroochydore@anglicanchurchsq.org.au

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On the last Thursday of the month a special guest from the Footprints Care Finder Program will be present during our Toasties & Coffee morning.

They will provide free, independent support with individual My Aged Care enquires and assistance to anyone who may need help getting started.

Holy Spirit Anglican Church 25 Beach Road Coolum Beach

• 9.30am-11.30am Thursday 28 May 2026

Enquiries: coolum@anglicanchurchsq.org.au

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‍We are preparing for our next Sunshine Coast Anglicans gathering on Thursday 21 May, which will see us have a hands‑on Microsoft Teams support for anyone in our parishes who needs it – clergy, admin, leadership, and ministry teams.

We are blessed to have Kelly Houston and Levina Fuller joining us to offer practical, expert guidance.

This session will cover everything from first‑time access to Teams, to navigating channels and files, downloading documents, and setting up efficient structures that actually work for parish life.

To help Kelly and Levina tailor the session, could you please email Rev Canon Tania Eichler by Monday 18 May:

The specific areas where your teams are struggling or would like guidance

tania.eichler@anglicanchurchsq.org.au

Please also bring your own device – laptop, tablet, or phone (which will be connected to our wifi) – so the session can be as practical and personalised as possible.

Bishop Sarah Plowman will be in community for Baptism/Confirmation 9am Sunday 17 May 2026

God, you prepared your disciples for the coming of the Spirit through the teaching of your Son, Jesus Christ.
Make the heart and mind of your servants, Greg, Levi and Reece, ready to receive the blessing of the Holy Spirit, that they may be filled with the strength of His presence, through Jesus Christ our Lord, Amen.

All Ages Service is held 9am on the 1st Sunday of the month, at St Mark’s Anglican Church Buderim.

Family and Domestic Violence Prevention Month is honoured across the country during May each year.

We reflect during the month on family and domestic violence, our role as bystanders and helpers in our church and families, and the role we can play to support and assist those in our community who are struggling with this scourge.

Archbishop Jeremy invites us all to observe DV Aware Sunday, on 3 May 2026.

Contributions to support the work of the Anglican Church in this critical work would be very welcome.

Please have a look at: www.tencommitments.org.au

Unveiling of the Coolum Red Bench
on Friday, 1 May 2026 at 10.30 am at Tickle Park, Coolum.

For more about Red Benches, please look up ‘Red Bench Project | Red Rose Foundation’.

The Coolum Red Bench is a joint community initiative and serves as a visible and enduring symbol of our shared commitment to the prevention of Domestic and Family Violence on the Sunshine Coast.
This occasion will also mark the official local launch of the Sunshine Coasts 2026 Domestic and Family Violence Prevention Month campaign, under the theme:
“Every Life Matters. Together we can end Domestic and Family Violence.”

The unveiling ceremony will run for approximately 30 minutes.
Following the formal proceedings, guests are invited to attend morning tea and refreshments at the Coolum Surf Club.
The post-ceremony gathering will provide an opportunity to hear from local community representatives and organisations engaged in prevention efforts, reflecting collective leadership and collaboration across the region.

RSVP: by Friday 24 April. Should you have any protocol, accessibility, or scheduling considerations, please contact Des Dougherty, Community Development Officer at 0409 372 652 des.dougherty@sunshinecoast.qld.gov.au

Drop in to our Thursday (free) Toasties & Coffee morning to meet with a Footprints Care Finder representative. They will provide free, independent support with individual My Aged Care enquires and assistance to anyone who may need help getting started.

Holy Spirit Church 25 Beach Road Coolum Beach

• 9.30am-11.30am Thursday 30 April 2026

Enquiries: coolum@anglicanchurchsq.org.au

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Evensong is held 5pm on the 4th Sunday of the month at St Mark’s Anglican Church Buderim.

The Rev’d Kim Wright will be Commissioned as the next Priest-in-Charge of the Parish of Maleny.

Come and join us for a festive service followed by afternoon tea.

• 3pm Saturday 18 April 2026 St George’s Anglican Church, 2 Walkers Drive Maleny

Enquiries 07 5499 9130 or maleny@anglicanchurchsq.org.au

Discover what God is doing in the bush.

Come and hear David and Zoe Browne, of Bush Church Aid, speak about their life and ministry in Gladstone.

Plus a devotion from Simon Reeve.

Cost $12 (adults) which includes refreshments