St Paul's is building for the future!
We’re investing in the ministry infrastructure that will serve our community for generations to come.
St Paul's is building for the future!
What's happening now
Now is the moment for us all to get informed and ask our questions about what this project involves.
Each conversation about this project helps build a clearer picture of what it will make possible. Someone recently asked a great question: how much will our capacity increase? We will go from six ministry rooms to fifteen. Sunday capacity will increase by at least 30%, with potentially greater gains for children’s and youth ministry and for activities throughout the week.
Here’s what’s coming up:
Building for Generations Chats – continuing through to mid-October in Mandarin and English. If you haven’t attended one yet, register below and we’ll match you with a chat that suits.
The shovel stays wrapped until Term 4. This term is for listening, asking questions and praying together.
Coming up
Building for Generations Mega Chat 1
- Thu 17 Sep | 7:30pm
- East West Hall
Building for Generations Prayer Night
- Mon 21 Sep | 7:30pm
- Online
Building for Generations Q & A
- Thu 24 Sep | 7:30pm
- East West Hall
Building for Generations Mega Chat 2
- Sat 17 Oct | 9:30am
- East West Hall
Building for Generations Q & A
- Thu 22 Oct | 7:30pm
- East West Hall
Building for Generations Prayer Night
- TBC Oct | 7:30pm
- Online
Building for Generations Mega Chat 3
- Thu 12 Nov | 7:30pm
- East West Hall
Building for Generations Q & A
- Mon 16 Nov | 7:30pm
- East West Hall
Commitment Sunday
- Sun 22 Nov
Building for Generations Prayer Night
- Mon 24 Nov | 7:30pm
- Online
About the project
What God is doing at St Paul's
God is at work at St Paul’s: children’s ministries are thriving, youth groups reach over 120 teenagers weekly, and mid-week programs connect with our growing community.
With Parramatta LGA set to grow by 75% over the next 20 years, our current facilities are stretched beyond capacity.
The need
Our children and youth need purpose-built spaces, and staff work in outdated temporary facilities.
Phase 2 of the North Hall project gives us the chance to create spaces that welcome, disciple and support the people God is bringing to us for the next 50 years.
The moment
Just as previous generations built the sandstone church, the current site and the North Hall, we now have the privilege to invest in the future. Faithful stewardship means creating space for growth and ministry opportunities God is placing before us.
“One generation commends your works to another; they tell of your mighty acts.” Psalm 145:4
Project plans
The Ministry Centre will provide purpose-built children’s and youth spaces, including dedicated rooms for different age groups and proper amenities for pre-schoolers.
Youth spaces will enable both large gatherings and small cohort-based groups, allowing Salt Youth to meet together and then split into year- and gender-based small groups.
A smaller part of this project is that modern staff facilities will replace our 50-year-old building and temporary structures.
Project timeline
AUGUST 2022
DA Approved
MARCH 2025
Form working groups
TERM 4 2025
Fundraising for detailed design/tender (checkpoint)
TERM 1 2026
Detailed design
TERM 3 & 4 2026
Major fundraising campaign (checkpoint)
TERM 1 2027
Tender
AUGUST 2027
Commence Construction
The window is now.
Our DA expires August 2027.
Will you be part of building for generations to come?
Support the project
Pray with us
Join us in praying for: wisdom in planning and design decisions; unity across our church family; God’s provision through generous giving; protection from division or discord; the families and young people who will meet Jesus in these spaces; and future ministries not yet imagined!
Be informed
Sign up for regular project updates by email.
Current constraints and future opportunities
Explore the current constraints and future opportunities for various congregations and ministry areas across St Paul’s.