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Saint: Paul


Oatlands, TAS - St Paul's Catholic

Oatlands, TAS - St Paul's Catholic

Year Built: 1850

Address: Gay Street, , Oatlands Tasmania, 7120

St Paul's Church is a two-compartment church with nave, separately expressed chancel, south porch, a sacristy against the chancel north wall and a bellcote astride the nave west gable. It has a rood screen across the chancel arch, one of only seven surviving Pugin rood screens in situ anywhere in the world. The church is constructed…

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Palm Beach, QLD - St Peter & St Paul Anglican

Palm Beach, QLD - St Peter & St Paul Anglican

Address: 69 Palm Beach Avenue, , Palm Beach Queensland, 4221

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Parkes, NSW - St Paul's Lutheran

Parkes, NSW - St Paul's Lutheran

Address: 96 Currajong Street, , Parkes New South Wales, 2870

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Port Adelaide, SA - St Paul's Anglican

Port Adelaide, SA - St Paul's Anglican

Year Built: 1841

Address: 1 Church Place, , Port Adelaide South Australia, 5015

Services were first held of the site commencing 16 May 1841. Four churches have been erected on the site since that date. The first was 1841 - 1851 then 1852 - 1864, 1861 - 1905 and finally 1905 to today. The church erected in 1905 was as a result of an earthquake in 1902. It was felt the church needed significant renovation and as a…

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Portland, VIC - St Paul's Lutheran

Portland, VIC - St Paul's Lutheran

Year Built: 1972

Address: 4 Tyers Street, , Portland Victoria, 3305

A Foundation stone reads, " We Preach Christ Church ED 19th Nov 1972 1st Cor I 23 To the Glory of God".

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Proserpine, QLD - St Paul's Anglican

Proserpine, QLD - St Paul's Anglican

Year Built: 1958

Address: 8 Main Street, , Proserpine Queensland, 4800

Church plans were drawn when Messrs. Tunbridge, Tunbridge & Lynch were instructed to draw up plans for the proposed Church of England. The Building Committee asked Thomas Heron of Bowen to do a rough plan. He was well-known and respected, as he had been contracted to build many buildings in the Proserpine district. Mr. Heron was given…

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Rainbow, VIC - St Paul's Anglican

Rainbow, VIC - St Paul's Anglican

Year Built: 1910

Address: Corner King & Eddy Street, , Rainbow Victoria, 3424

A Foundation stone reads, " To the Glory of God St Paul's Church This stone was laid by S. Sampson Esq M.H.R. July 27 1910".

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Rockhampton, QLD - St Paul's Anglican

Rockhampton, QLD - St Paul's Anglican

Address: 75 William Street, , Rockhampton Queensland, 4700

The original building was of wood and was situated about where the present bell-tower stands. It was used by Anglicans and Presbyterians and was available to other protestant denominations. The present building was described, during its construction, in 1881, as having a "... uniformity of decoration ..." and that, as a result, "... no…

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Roma, QLD - St Paul's Anglican

Roma, QLD - St Paul's Anglican

Year Built: 1913

Address: 41 Bungil Street, , Roma Queensland, 4455

The first church was constructed from wood and opened on 17th October 1875, costing £1,200. This building, which seated about 200 parishioners, outgrew its congregation around 1910. The present church was built between 1913 and 1915, but due to financial problems the bell tower and the plastering of the arches and pillars were not…

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Romsey, VIC - St Paul's Anglican

Romsey, VIC - St Paul's Anglican

Year Built: 1872

Address: Lancefield Road, , Romsey Victoria, 3434

The Foundation stone was laid on 26 November 1871. The church was consecrated on 24 November 1946.

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Rosevale, QLD - St Paul's Lutheran

Rosevale, QLD - St Paul's Lutheran

Year Built: 1881

Address: 572 Rosevale Road, , Rosevale Queensland, 4340

The Church was originally called St Laurentius (1881 - 1928) then St Paul's from 1929 until the present day. It was served from Laidley until 1900, when it realigned with Ipswich Parish. For more information click here.

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Rushworth, VIC - St Paul's Anglican

Rushworth, VIC - St Paul's Anglican

Year Built: 1869

Address: Nuggerty Hill Road, , Rushworth Victoria, 3612

Early records suggest in the early 1850's to early 1860's services were held in a slab church down the hill from the present church. These were held by licenced reader's the first being Mr Samuel Copeland in 1867.* The Rev Charles Rowland Currey for a short time served both Rushworth and Murchison however his reference for the Rushworth…

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Sale, VIC - St Paul's Anglican

Sale, VIC - St Paul's Anglican

Year Built: 1884

Address: 149 Cunninghame Street, , Sale Victoria, 3850

The Parish came into being in 1854 and was licenced in 1857. In 1904 the Diocese was proclaimed along with the new country dioceses of Bendigo and Wangaratta. The land for the new St Paul's Church of England was purchased in 1882 for £1,500. The Official opening was on the 5th November 1884. A substantial brick church, designed by…

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Seville, VIC - St Paul's Anglican

Seville, VIC - St Paul's Anglican

Address: 600 Warburton Highway, , Seville Victoria, 3139

The first public meeting to purchase land and erect a suitable building for a Church of England in Seville, was held on 18 February 1886 in the home of Mr Wildman. A committee was organised to clear the land plans approved and the necessary permits granted. By the 18th July 1886 all was in readyness for the opening of the little…

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Shellharbour, NSW - St Paul's Anglican

Shellharbour, NSW - St Paul's Anglican

Year Built: 1885

Address: Towns Street, , Shellharbour New South Wales, 2529

The first Church of England was built on land donated by Martha Reddall. It was opened on March 13, 1859 by Rev P. J. Smith. After 25 years the stone had crumbled so badly that the building was demolished. The site of this stone church was just inside the double gates of the present church ground. The foundation for a new building was…

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Shepparton, VIC - St Paul's Lutheran

Shepparton, VIC - St Paul's Lutheran

Address: 54 Poplar Street, , Shepparton Victoria, 3630

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South Melbourne, VIC - Paul the Apostle South Port Uniting

South Melbourne, VIC - Paul the Apostle South Port Uniting

Year Built: 1860

Address: 325 Dorcas Street, , South Melbourne Victoria, 3205

Built around 1860 of bluestone. Formerly South-Port-Parks Parish Mission. Two congregations at South Melbourne (Paul the Apostle) and Port Melbourne. Each has its own congregation-based programs as well as shared activities.

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South Melbourne, VIC - St Peter and Paul Catholic

South Melbourne, VIC - St Peter and Paul Catholic

Year Built: 1869

Address: Corner Dorcas & Montegue Streets, , South Melbourne Victoria, 3205

The area where this church stands was once known as Emerald Hill before becoming South Melbourne. Father John O'Connell was appointed to the charge of Emerald Hill and Sandridge in 1854 and this meant that Emerald Hill was the first strictly suburban Parish in the Diocese. Built of bluestone and of Gothic style the Architect was TA…

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St Helens, TAS - St Paul's Anglican

St Helens, TAS - St Paul's Anglican

Year Built: 1884

Address: 56 Cecillia Street, , St Helen's Tasmania, 7216

The earliest record of the Church having taken any interest in this district is to be found in the Church News, 4/3/1901 when it mentions that in 1871 the Rev. John Chambers made visits to St. Helens, though it is probable this gentleman made occasional visits from 1862, that being the year he took charge of Cullenswood, Fingal and…

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St Leonards, VIC - St Paul's Anglican

St Leonards, VIC - St Paul's Anglican

Address: 10 - 12 Dudley Parade, , St Leonards Victoria, 3223

This church began as a simple wooden building constructed from ballast brought out on a sailing ship and erected on the southeast corner of Church Road and the Portarlington/Geelong Road. The Church of England held its first service in the State School, so St Thomas' was born, but it was 1914 before a building was erected. This was…

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Stafford, QLD - St Paul's Uniting

Stafford, QLD - St Paul's Uniting

Address: 1 Minimine Street, , Stafford Queensland, 40053

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Swan Hill, VIC - St Paul's Lutheran

Swan Hill, VIC - St Paul's Lutheran

Year Built: 1976

Address: 425 Campbell Street, , Swan Hill Victoria, 3585

A wall plaque reads, " Dedicated to the service of our Triune God 15th August 1976 The Churches one foundation is Jesus Christ Her Lord. 1 Corinthians 3: 11".

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Tanunda, SA - St Paul's Lutheran

Tanunda, SA - St Paul's Lutheran

Year Built: 1903

Address: Murray Street, , Tanunda South Australia, 5352

The origins of the St Paul's goes back to 1903 when the Evangelical Lutheran Church of Australia first conducted preaching services in Tanunda. These services were held in the home of Mr J. A. Pfeiffer. St. Paul's was formed on 16th February 1904 with six families living at Tanunda (Messrs. J. G. Heinrich, F. W. Wilhelm, W. Schulz, J.…

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Tarlee, SA - St John and St Paul Catholic

Tarlee, SA - St John and St Paul Catholic

Address: Clare Road, , Tarlee South Australia, 5411

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Temora, NSW - St Paul's Anglican

Temora, NSW - St Paul's Anglican

Year Built: 1906

Address: Corner DeBoos & Loftus Streets, , Temora New South Wales, 2666

A Brick church consisitng of nave, chancel, vestry and tower-porch. Built in 1906 from the designs by Henry Laker, Shire Engineer at a cost of £2,000. It was licenced on 8/2/1907 and dedicated two days later. The pulpit is a memorial to Sergt Randal Watterson (Fleurbaix 18/7/1916). There is a window to the memorial of Sergt Thomas…

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Terrey Hills, NSW - St Paul's Anglican

Terrey Hills, NSW - St Paul's Anglican

Address: Yulong Avenue Cnr Mona Vale Road, , Terrey Hills New South Wales, 2084

A wall plaque reads, " The Creation of the Parish of Terrey Hills celebrated by The Most Rev. Kanishk & Raffel The Rev. Scott Tarrant and the church family of St. Paul's to the glory of God 1st July, 2021 'Shout for joy to the LORD, all the earth. Worship the LORD with gladness; come before him with joyful songs". A further wall plaque…

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Tiparra, SA - St Paul's Lutheran
Ulmarra, NSW - St Paul's Anglican (Former)

Ulmarra, NSW - St Paul's Anglican (Former)

Year Built: 1909

Address: 2488 Big River Way , , Ulmarra New South Wales, 2462

The Church was active between 1909 and 2009.

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Wahroonga, NSW - St Paul's Anglican

Wahroonga, NSW - St Paul's Anglican

Year Built: 1879

Address: 2 Pacific Highway, , Wahroonga New South Wales, 2076

A Foundation stone reads, " This tablet commemorates the founding of St Pauls Church on 23rd May 1862 and the laying of the foundation stone of this building on 19th November 1879 by the Most Rev Frederic Barker DD Bishop of Sydney".

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Walcha, NSW - St Paul's Presbyterian

Walcha, NSW - St Paul's Presbyterian

Year Built: 1888

Address: 8 Hill Street East, , Wlacha New South Wales, 2354

The first Presbyterian church was built during 1857 and was a small wooden building. It was replaced by the present church, which was opened on 5th May, 1888.

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Warragul, VIC - St Paul's Anglican (Former)

Warragul, VIC - St Paul's Anglican (Former)

Address: 96 Victoria Street, , Warragul Victoria, 3820

The Church of England held services up till this time in various buildings in the Warragul district, one of which was Spong's Butcher Shop, another was the Atheneum which was the earliest building used as a hall in Warragul. Established in 1879. The first services in the district were conducted by the Reverend P J Smith at Brandy Creek in…

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Warramboo, SA - St Paul's Lutheran

Warramboo, SA - St Paul's Lutheran

The dedication of the new church occurred on 17 September 1930. The entire building and the furniture, pulpit and altar were constructed by volunteer labour.

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West Geelong, VIC - St Peter and St Paul Catholic

West Geelong, VIC - St Peter and St Paul Catholic

Year Built: 1864

Address: Mercer Street, , Geelong West Victoria, 3218

On the 25's October 1849, Acting Vicar-General, Rev. N.J. Coffey applied for 2 acres of land near the village of Ashby. The-Governors finally approved the grant on 25 October 1850. By 1855, a brick school had been built on the site now occupied by the Presbytery. The school was used as a venue to celebrate mass on Sundays and holidays of…

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West Tamworth, NSW - St Paul's Anglican

West Tamworth, NSW - St Paul's Anglican

Address: 18 Church Street, , West Tamworth New South Wales, 2340

The St Paul's Anglican Church, West Tamworth is part of the Parish of West Tamworth and the Diocese of Armidale.

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West Tamworth, NSW - St Paul's Lutheran

West Tamworth, NSW - St Paul's Lutheran

Year Built: 1888

Address: 79 Denison Street, , West Tamworth New South Wales, 2340

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Winton, QLD - St Paul's Anglican

Winton, QLD - St Paul's Anglican

Address: 72 Cork Street, , Winton Queensland, 4735

Winton had its first resident Minister when Bishop Dawes, the first Bishop of Rockhampton, invited several English clergymen to form a Bush Brotherhood. The St. Andrew's Bush Brotherhood had its headquarters in Longreach and supplied Ministers to Winton until a resident vicar was appointed in 1916. Brother Perry arrived in 1898. In…

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Woodridge, QLD - St Paul's Anglican Catholic

Woodridge, QLD - St Paul's Anglican Catholic

Address: 3772 Mt Lindesay Highway, , Woodridge Queensland, 4125

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Yarra Glen, VIC - St Paul's Anglican

Yarra Glen, VIC - St Paul's Anglican

Address: Corner Bell Street & Anzac Avenue, , Yarra Glen Victoria, 3775

A meeting was held at Yarra Flats Hotel on Saturday 10 July 1886 to discuss the building of an Episcopalian Church at Yarra Flats. John Sayle (1820-1901) chaired the meeting and a committee was formed of local residents. A block of land at the corner of Armstrong Grove and the Old Healesville Road (Melba Highway) was donated by Mr. John…

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Yorketown, SA - St Paul's Lutheran

Yorketown, SA - St Paul's Lutheran

Address: 14 Waterloo Bay Road, , Yorketown South Australia, 5576

The Heaven's Gate congregation name was changed to St Paul’s congregation in 1940.

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Young, NSW - St Paul's Presbyterian

Young, NSW - St Paul's Presbyterian

Year Built: 1920

Address: Corner Lynch & Lovell Streets, , Young New South Wales, 2594

Built of local stone. The foundation stone was laid on 28 April 1920 by Right Reverend G.A. Cordon B.A Moderator of the Assembly.

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