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Christ has no body but yours, No hands, no feet on earth but yours, Yours are the eyes with which he looks Compassion on this world, Yours are the feet with which he walks to do good, Yours are the hands, with which he blesses all the world. Yours are the hands, yours are the feet, Yours are the eyes, you are his body. Christ has no body now but yours, No hands, no feet on earth but yours, Yours are the eyes with which he looks compassion on this world. Christ has no body now on earth but yours.
We have many different ways we try to put our hands to work.This page details some of them.
Can You Help Can Communities
One of the greatest joys I have had in the last couple of months has been getting to know the good people of Cana Communities Inc, in WA. They are a fabulous charitable organisation, doing transformative work with vulnerable women in and around Fremantle for the last 8 years. They are a self-funded, non-government, not-for-profit organization that has been supporting the vulnerable populations of NSW and WA for nearly 50 years. Their mission is to provide companionship, support, and opportunities for individuals facing various challenges, including homelessness. And now they need our help…
They are looking to rent a home to provide transitional housing options for women in WA. All rent will be paid directly from their head office in NSW.
They already have well established boundaries and expectations which the women adhere to, such as:
• Treat people and property with respect always.
• No Smoking or Vaping in any part of the building.
• Illegal drugs, illegal goods, or alcohol are not permitted on the premises.
Cana Communities Inc, takes full responsibility for the condition of the property. Any changes to the property would only be made in consultation with the property manager, with approval from the owner. Cana:
• A place to belong and contribute.
• Opportunities for communal activities and shared meals.
• A bedroom and common areas in good repair.
• Appropriate levels of privacy and confidentiality.
The property they are looking for will provide a safe area for their Food truck to be parked. It will have good access to public transport and support services. References are available too.
If you think you could help, please contact Mauz Kay, the manager of Cana Communities, on 0419 928 110, or speak to Revd Gemma.
Weekly Morning Tea
All welcome!
Elders' Morning Tea
Join us on the 3rd Tuesday of the month at 10.00am in the Church Hall for Elder’s Morning Tea…
All welcome whatever your age.
Friday Night Drinks
5.45pm start!
Saturday Morning Breakfast
$5 donation.
Wednesday Gardening Group
Wednesdays 8.30am!
Church Busy Bees
Join other parishioners for breakfast and then help out with our regular busy bee at 9.00am on the 1st Saturday of the month.
Please contact the St Paul’s Office for further details.
St Paul’s Beaconsfield is proud to be the host venue of a wide range of community organisations that use our facilities on a regular basis throughout the year.
Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) Big Book Workshop
AA is a fellowship of people who share their experiences, strength & hope with each other that they may solve their common problem & help others recover from alcoholism.
AA meets on Wednesday evenings from 6pm to 7pm is the Big Book Service – a safe place for people who are concerned about their alcohol use.
The only requirement for membership is a desire stop drinking.
Contact: 0414-134-331
Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) Women's Group
AA is a fellowship of people who share their experiences, strength & hope with each other that they may solve their common problem & help others recover from alcoholism.
The Tuesday Evening Women’s meeting from 6pm to 7pm is a safe place for women who are concerned about their alcohol use.
The only requirement for membership is a desire stop drinking.
Contact Leslie 0433 930 176
Hampton Ladies Badminton Club
The Hampton Ladies Badminton Club has been hiring St Paul’s hall since the club’s inception in November 1971.
We are a small group of senior ladies who meet each Wednesday to play social badminton, solve the world’s problems over morning tea and to have a lot of laughs.
Anyone interested in joining our club is welcome to call into the hall on any Wednesday between 9 a.m. and 12 noon.
Into The Mask
Theatre and Education
We run Drama Classes for children ages 6-16yrs and inspire as well as nurture imagination and creativity!
Join us: Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays
COST: Cost varies according to group age and level.
Contact Name: Alethea Dreyer
Contact Email: dramaclub@intothemask.com
Contact Phone: 0416 166 013
Website: https://www.intothemask.com/
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Men’s Community Choir
We are a non-auditionable group and encourage men with no singing experience to join us. We sing music from all over the world and perform occasionally at SongFests both near and afar. Everything we do is for enjoyment and comaraderie.
Our director is Digby Hill and we rehearse 7:30 – 9:30pm each Monday evenings at St Paul’s Church hall.
Come and join us!
Cost: $15/wk payable in 10-week instalments
Contact Name: Matthew Clements
Contact Email: clementsm@bigpond.com
Contact Phone: 0412 402 640
Zen Group
The Zen Group of Western Australia is a lay-Buddhist organisation founded in 1983 and affiliated with the Diamond Sangha. We meet on Thursdays at St Paul’s Anglican Church Hall in Beaconsfield. All are welcome to sit (meditate) with us.
Join us every Thursday 6.30pm-8.30pm, bi-monthly (almost) Saturdays from 10am-6pm.
Cost: Dana (donation)
Contact name: Desmond Lim
Contact email: info@zgwa.org.au
Website: https://www.zgwa.org.au
St Paul’s Beaconsfield has a number of groups that undertake a wide variety of activities.
Prayer Group
This exists to share the prayer needs of the community so that the Prayer Group can keep people in their prayers. If you, your friends or family have prayer requests.
Google Discussion Group
This group shares some of explorations of the ideas that: The people of St Paul’s Anglican Church in Beaconsfield is a community that seeks God and the fullness of creation by finding ourselves in relation to others. Our giving to the common, to the other, our sharing of ourselves is our commitment to this endeavour. St Paul’s is a community seeking the divine and appreciates all who come to share in the quest.
Website Working Group
This group was established in 2021 to work with the St Pauls’ webmaster to create, maintain and enhance the new website.
Any feedback and suggestions can be forwarded to the working group via the St Paul’s Office.
Please contact the St Paul’s Office for further details.
Just Manna
Just Manna Inc. is an incorporated body and outreach service of St Paul’s Anglican Church, Beaconsfield.
It is a registered charity which has been in operation since 2006. Originally, it was set up to serve refugees newly arrived in Australia and has expanded to serve all those in need in the wider community.
In Giving We Receive
IGWR key aim is to empower children in Nepal through education. We support children in full time education from Kindy to University our sponsors give vulnerable children a future. We provide a safe home for over 30 children by providing a ‘family home’ with resident housemother. We provide an after school Support program through our “School+plus” program is a valuable gift to children in poorer communities.nWe provide rural schools with new infrastructure because without good schools there is poor enrolment in rural communities.
St Paul's Beyond Inc.
SPBI is a Western Australian registered not-for-profit organisation that is committed to extending and supporting the work of the St Paul’s Beaconsfield community BEYOND the boundaries of the Church. We recognise that in sharing our gifts, and in distributing our wealth we can be creative of life today and in the future.
BACKGROUND:
Just Manna Inc. is an incorporated body and outreach service of St Paul’s Anglican Church, Beaconsfield.
It is a not-for-profit organisation which has been in operation since 2006. Originally, it was set up to serve refugees newly arrived in Australia and has expanded to serve all those in need in the broader community.
All donations over $2.00 are tax deductable. Just Manna Inc. is managed by volunteers and as such all funds are used to benefit our clients.
AIM:
Just Manna aims to provide direct relief of poverty, sickness, suffering, distress, disability or helplessness including
financial and non-financial assistance to people in Australia.
“Charity isn’t justice. Charity accepts the status quo.When we do charity, we give out of our affluence to help the poor; we don’t actually sacrifice our affluence to destroy the distinction between rich and poor. We mustn’t settle for charity when justice is required.
Just Manna continues to have a strong presence within our community. We work with other agencies to ensure we are not duplicating services, instead focusing on unmet community needs. Much of this work involves being an advocate for our clients as they negotiate complex situations.
Just Manna is pleased to continue working with:
- Ocean View Lodge –Street to Home Programme
- Homeless HealthCare
- RUAH Community Services
- Health In Kind
- St Pat’s Fremantle
- Syrian Refugees
- Local Primary and Secondary Schools
- CARAD
- The Order of St Lazarus of Jerusalem
Bequests & Legacies
A bequest, or legacy, can be the most important gift you ever give. By remembering our community activities in your will, you are ensuring future generations have a foundation on which to continue the work we are already engaged in today.
Give For The Future
The institutional Church and the mainline denominations are rapidly losing their place in a secular world. Some would say that in another generation or two they will no longer have a living presence in the world.
For the past twenty years or so St Paul’s has evolved beyond the institutional model into a very much community centred and supported Church community that has remained relevant in a changing world.
St Paul’s BEYOND Inc. is a practical outworking of our commitment to the future of all that we have built on the foundations of yesterday, and it gives us an opportunity to secure our relevance into the future, and a commitment to closing the gap between rich and poor.
