Easter Sunday

Updated parish service times for Holy Week/Easter

The roof of St James church has now been made safe.  The church cannot be accessed until the roof is fully repaired, which is likely to be at least several weeks, however the hall can now be accessed. 

Services will resume at St James on Easter Sunday (20th April), in the hall. 

There will be a combined Parish service at St James’ hall on Sunday 27th April at 9am and on Sunday 4th May at 9am.  Fr Keith will officiate at these combined Parish services. Please bring a plate to share for morning tea at these combined services. It would also be appreciated if you could pitch in to help with serving on the day.

Palm Sunday – 13th April

St George’s church, 7.15am & 9am – Fr Keith

Monday 14th April

St George’s church, 8.30am – Fr Keith

Tuesday 15th April

St George’s church, 8.30am – Fr Keith

Wednesday 16th April

St George’s church, 8.30am – Fr Keith

Friendship service – Thursday 17th April

St James’ hall, 10am – Fr Keith      

Maundy Thursday – 17th April

St George’s church, 7pm – Fr Keith

Good Friday – 18th April

St George’s church, 12pm – Fr Keith

Easter Sunday – 20th April

St George’s church, 7.15am & 9am – Fr Keith

St James’ hall, 9.30am – Fr Neville

Sunday 27th April and Sunday 4th May

Combined Parish service at St James’ hall, 9am (morning tea in St James hall to follow service) – Fr Keith

Blessings, Parish Wardens (Helen, Jide, Ann) & Fr Keith

Epiphany 3

A Message on Australia Day to the Parish of Waterloo Bay

Dear Church in Christ,

On this special occasion of Australia Day, I greet you with joy and thanksgiving.

Today, as we come together as a nation to celebrate, let us also turn our hearts toward God, the source of all blessings.

We are privileged to live in this beautiful land—a land of immense diversity, rich heritage, and abundant resources. It is a gift from our loving Creator, who calls us to be good stewards of the blessings He has entrusted to us. Let us pause to thank Him for the opportunities, freedoms, and natural beauty we so often take for granted.

As we reflect on our shared journey, we must also remember our calling as Christians to build a nation of justice, unity, and peace. We are reminded of the sacred connection to the First Nations people of this land, who have cared for it with wisdom and respect for generations. May we honour their history and culture and commit to reconciliation and love, as Christ teaches us.

On this day, I encourage each of you to:

  • Pray for our nation, its leaders, and all its people.

  • Give thanks for the blessings of safety, freedom, and community.

  • Commit to sharing God’s love and serving those in need, ensuring that Australia continues to be a land of hope for all.

As we celebrate today, let us also remember that our ultimate citizenship is in heaven, and our earthly home is a place to prepare for the eternal joys that God has promised. Together, let us carry the light of Christ into our community and live as witnesses to His goodness.

May God bless each of you and the land we are blessed to call home.

In Christ, Fr. Vijay Davidson

Happy Australia Day