Welcome to St Paul’s Anglican Church, Bakery Hill
Welcome to St Paul’s, where services have been held on this site since 1854. We pray that you will find the presence of God in this historic place.
Join us at one of our regular services or events. We look forward to meeting you.
All people are welcome at St Paul’s
Remembrance Day Events - 11th November 2024
Click on a poster for event details or visit our News and Events at St Paul's pages.
170 years of worship at the site of St Paul’s Bakery Hill.
In 1854 Bishop Charles Perry, the first Bishop of Melbourne, appointed the 
a young ordained minister from the United Kingdom, as the first full time incumbent for the Church of England in Ballarat. He arrived in July of that year and immediately set about organising church communities in Balllarat, Creswick and elsewhere. He celebrated worship in Lydiard Street, and in Bakery Hill.
James Thackeray invited Archdeacon Stretch to come to Ballarat and lay the foundation stone for the Cathedral and by the end of the year he was organising the people of Ballarat East to build a place of worship . This Church, St Paul’s, was a temporary building constructed of wood and canvas. It was completed in March 1855.
"Back to" St Paul's Anniversary Weekend
Open Day, Sunday Service and Luncheon
The St Paul's Parish will host an open day at the church on Saturday, 16th November from 10 am to 4 pm.
Come in and visit the wonderful heritage building that stood at the site of St Paul's tent church in 1854. On this momentous occasion, our church is open with photo slideshows, music played by our organist Jack Stacey on the 1865 J.W. Walker pipe organ, and talks about the history of St Paul's Anglican Church, and its place in the history of Ballarat. Feel free to chat with us and the clergy; tea and coffee will also be available.
On Sunday, 17th November at 10 am: we will celebrate the anniversary of the St Paul's church's founding with a special Sung Eucharist service.
We will then be having a luncheon at the Red Lion Ballarat in Main Road, Golden Point. PLEASE NOTE: Pre-bookings are required for the luncheon. RSVP 10th November.
See the Event page for contacts and details.
Regular Social Activities:
- New Members welcome -
Fridays Coffee Meetup at Lilly's at Eureka
Come and join us Friday mornings from 10.30am at Lilly's at the Eureka Centre, 102 Stawell St S, Eureka 3350.
Knitting Group
The St Paul's Knitting Group meets Thursdays at 11.30am at the Church. Contact Sue for more information.
Singing Group
The St Paul's Singing Group meets Tuesday at 4pm at the Church. We are always looking for new Members in all Vocal Groups.
Book Launch: Lives of Honour – by Dr Anne Doggett
Book Launch – Lives of Honour: Ballarat East and the Great War by Anne Doggett Book Launch Monday 11 November 2024, 2.30pm Eureka Centre 102 Stawell Street S. Ballarat East…
St. Paul’s Singing Group
Do you like to sing with like minded people? We invite you to join us. No Opera quality singing skills needed. Tuesdays 4 pm at St Paul’s Anglican Church, Bakery…
Blessing of the Pets
Every Year we celebrate a special service to celebrate our beloved feline and canine companions. Members of the congregation are invited to bring along their furry friends to receive a…
