Welcome

Since 1975, Emmanuel Community has been striving to be a faithful witness to what Pope John Paul II called a new spring time. He was referring to the creativity that the Holy Spirit has given to new movements and communities to renew the Church. 


As you navigate these pages, we hope you will catch a glimpse of God at work among his people in an exciting way. If you have any questions about our community life and mission, we'd love to hear from you!please feel free to get in touch with us.  

From the Moderator

Shayne Bennett
Moderator

He Took Off His Outer Garments

While much has been written about Peter’s experience of not wanting Jesus to wash his feet, there has been less written about our willingness to wash the feet of others “having taken off our outer garments”. For each of us, this reflection may bring forward something different.

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What's On

Sun 19 May 07:00 PM | Fuel
Sacred Heart Church, Herbert St, Paddington
Fri 24 May 07:00 PM | Friday Night Drinks
Ozcare Homeless Mens Hostel (depart from Emmaus Centre)
Fri 24 May 07:30 PM | Voltage
Emmaus Centre, cnr Herbert St & Central Ave, Paddington
Sun 26 May 10:15 AM | Sunday Eucharist
St Mary Magdalene Church, Cecil Rd, Bardon
Sun 26 May 11:30 AM | Information Session
St Mary Magdalene Church hall, Cecil Rd, Bardon
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From the Team

Luke Plant
Administrator

Making My Home in Christ

When I heard these words, I realised that it's not just about Christ having a place in our hearts, but it's also about us residing in Christ. Perhaps I am being pedantic with words, but this realisation has drawn me into a deeper reality about what it means to live a life surrendered to and guided by Jesus Christ.

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