Celebrate the joy of resurrection, and the new life we share in Jesus Christ. Bring the family for a joyful, song-filled celebration.
Dawn over the sea
Join the Communities of St Anne’s Anglican Church and Mary of the Southern Cross Catholic Parish, at Peacehaven Botanic Park, for an outdoor journey of the Stations of the Cross, recounting the arrest, trial and execution of Jesus of Nazareth. This service will include prayer, reflection and song. “Were you there when they crucified my Lord?”
On Good Friday, we remember the arrest, trial and execution of Jesus of Nazareth. This quiet, contemplative service will conclude with an opportunity to personally reflect on Jesus’ sacrificial death as we view the stark imagery of the cross.
This is a solemn prayer service, during which the Passion of Christ according to John’s gospel will be read. Members of the congregation will be invited to make their own act of veneration as the cross is placed in the centre of the sanctuary.
We begin and end this service in silence.
The parish community enjoys a meal together on Maundy Thursday.
At the Tenebrae service candles are extinguished one by one.
Ripples in water
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Please join us for a time of quiet reflection, as we consider the mystical connection between the Last Supper, as Jesus gave himself as bread and wine, and his self-giving act through the cross on Good Friday.
We will begin at 2 pm and there will be a break for a cup of tea or coffee in the middle of the afternoon.
Please bring a hat and something to sit on if you wish to make use of our beautiful grounds as you contemplate the mystery of the eucharist.
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Image: Palestinian Christian women praying (©WDP)
On Ash Wednesday our special service of Holy Communion includes the imposition of ashes and the Lenten litany. All are welcome.
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On Ash Wednesday our special service of Holy Communion includes the imposition of ashes and the Lenten litany. All are welcome.
This service will be followed by our first session of our Lenten Bible Study: Living in Harmony.
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Join us at St Anne’s in Highfields, at 8.30 am on Christmas Day for a traditional Christmas Service, with lots of carols.
Children and adults are always welcome at St Anne’s. No prior experience is necessary! We understand that small children have needs, so it’s OK to bring snacks.
We humans are story-makers and story-tellers, but for Christians, the Christmas story is the most precious story, the story of when the one great God came to be with us, and to be exactly like one of us, in the form of the baby Jesus. That’s so important because it means that God, in Jesus, knows the joys and sorrows, the exciting times and the pain of being human.
We would love you to join us to celebrate that God is with us at Christmas and always.
This service includes Holy Communion.
Join us at St Anne’s in Highfields, at 5.30 on Christmas Eve for a special telling of the Christmas story for families with young children, with lots of carols. Children are invited to come dressed as angels, shepherds, wise persons, royalty or farm animals.
We understand that small children have needs, so it’s OK to bring snacks.
We humans are story-makers and story-tellers, but for Christians, the Christmas story is the most precious story, the story of when the one great God came to be with us, and to be exactly like one of us, in the form of the baby Jesus. That’s so important because it means that God, in Jesus, knows the joys and sorrows, the exciting times and the pain of being human.
We would love you to join us to celebrate that God is with us at Christmas and always.
his service includes Holy Communion.
Sing-a-long: Christmas Songs and Old Favourites
Christmas Trivia Quiz
Craft Stall - Gifts and Decorations
Christmas Raffle
Lucky Door Prize
Entry by gold coin donation, plus bring a plate of Christmas goodies to share
RSVP (catering): Sandy Whybird ph 46987624
Why a Blue Christmas?
Cries of “Merry Christmas!” and non-stop carolling contrast with the feelings of many people at this time of year. For those suffering from the recent or impending death of loved ones, for the lonely and for those whose families are in crisis, it can be a very isolated and dreary time. Every greeting and every song reminds the grief-stricken of how unhappy life is at this moment. Many churches have begun to recognize that Festivals of Lessons and Carols, celebrations of Christmas, and children’s pageants do not meet everyone’s needs. To fill this gap we offer a Blue Christmas service, a Service of Solace for those who find this to be a painful time of the year. People who are not having a very merry Christmas and friends who support them are invited to come and sit with one another in a liturgy that speaks of the love of God for the grieving.
6 pm, Sunday 10 December 2023
St James’, Toowoomba
St Anne’s, Highfields
At St Anne’s Highfields, we treasure our pets and welcome yours.
You are invited to join us for the blessing of animals.
Come to our 8.30 am service, or anytime between 10 am and 11 am to receive a blessing for your pet.
A sausage sizzle will be available for the humans.
All pets (and their owners) welcome! If you don’t feel comfortable bringing your pet, then please bring a photograph.
Exploring the Oneness of all Creation through the work of St Francis of Assisi and St Hildegard of Bingen.
Join us for a contemplative service of prayer and lament for our environment.
In Mark 16:15, Jesus calls his disciples to proclaim the Good News to “all of creation.” How do we respond to that calling today?
You’re invited to stay afterwards for a discussion over a bowl of soup.
a hand holds a lightbulb
The congregation of St Anne’s Anglican Church at Highfields invites the Catholic Parish of St Mary McKillop, members of other congregations at St James’ Toowoomba, and other guests to our Share the Warmth Dinner on Friday 30 June 2023 from 6 pm. Our guest speaker is Rachelle Patterson, Acting CEO and the Chief Operating Officer of Lifeline Darling Downs. Rachelle oversees all counselling and other support programs across Lifeline Darling Downs’ footprint. Rachelle has extensive experience working in the NGO and Government sectors including areas of mental health, out-of-home care, suicide prevention, homelessness, youth, Indigenous affairs, research and criminology. These professional appointments have been in a number of locations across Australia including remote communities, regional and inner-city locations. Rachelle is strongly committed to working with people who experience disadvantage and supporting them to build their capacity and resilience and realise their potential as contributing members of society. Rachelle holds a Bachelor of Psychology, Masters of Suicidology and Masters of Health Promotion, as well as numerous other sector specific qualifications. Rachelle will talk about what she is seeing in our community, and touch in how our community can help Lifeline to help others. She will speak about shared values and what a thriving community looks like.
This is a pot luck dinner: please bring a hearty dish to share.
Donations of cash and/or warm clothing will be taken for Lifeline on the night.
Where: St Anne’s Anglican Church Hall
6pm, Friday 30 June 2023
RSVP: Thursday 28 June office@stjames.org.au
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A hand holds a lightbulb.
Join us for a reflection afternoon from 2 pm to 4 pm on Saturday 27 May at St Anne’s.
The afternoon will start with a reflection on the year so far using the Ignatian Examen Prayer. There will be a session of silent meditation, a tea break, and then the afternoon will conclude with contemplative worship in the style of Taize.
No need to RSVP. You may wish to bring a bible and a notebook, and a hat if the weather is nice enough to sit outside for a while.
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Banner: Let us restore God’s creation together.
Celebrate the joy of resurrection, and the new life we share in Jesus Christ. Bring the family for a joyful, song-filled celebration.
Dawn over the sea
Join the Communities of St Anne’s Anglican Church and Mary of the Southern Cross Catholic Parish, at Peacehaven Botanic Park, for an outdoor journey of the Stations of the Cross, recounting the arrest, trial and execution of Jesus of Nazareth. This service will include prayer, reflection and song.
On Good Friday, we remember the arrest, trial and execution of Jesus of Nazareth. This quiet, contemplative service will conclude with an opportunity to personally reflect on Jesus’ sacrificial death as we view the stark imagery of the cross.
We begin and end this service in silence.
