At the Anglican Church of Noosa we invite you to experience worship in a range of styles. New visitors are welcome to attend all services.

Contemporary Anglican Worship

Our contemporary worship service begins with praise and worship music played by a live band, and then moves into quiet prayer. After readings from the Bible, the Priest presents contemporary prayers and then the sermon. During the ‘prayers for the people’ the congregation is invited to pray out loud. The central part of the service is the Holy Communion (partaking of bread and wine symbolising Christ’s body and blood) and is traditional in style. All are welcome to take part. The service closes with a prayer and more upbeat praise and worship music.

If you are new to the church, but have enjoyed watching contemporary worship services on the television, then you are likely to enjoy the vibrant, holy spirit filled atmosphere of this service. Contemporary style worship is particularly suitable for families with children. There is fellowship after the sunday service, with coffee, tea and an assortment of finger foods available.

Traditional Anglican Worship

Based around the Holy Communion, this is the style of service that the Anglican Church is best known for. Hymns are sung accompanied by an organist. Each member of the congregation can sing along with the hymns by following the words in the hymn book supplied. The prayers are traditional and there are readings from the Old Testament, New Testament and the book of Psalms. When the service ends, the congregation leaves through the front door of the church, and each person is greeted by the Priest.

Taize

Taize (pronounced tay-zay) is a quiet contemplative style of service. Based upon a service developed by monks in the french town of Taize, the music is characterised by repetitive, meditative chanting. When you arrive you will find the church in darkness, lit only by candlelight. You will be presented with a candle and a song sheet. You may sit either on a seat or on the floor at the front of the church. The congregation generally arrives in silence, and leaves in silence. This type of service is particularly suitable when you need a time of stillness and quietness to bring you closer to God.

Midweek Prayer Groups

The church holds a number of meetings throughout the week where you can worship entirely through prayer.