Saint Paul once wrote, “Two are better than one…For if they fall, one will lift up his companion”, emphasing the importance of teamwork and looking after one’s neighbour. On Saturday the 17th of October, 13 teams of the church came together to test their knowledge, bonding and strength in Saint Pauls’ Annual Trivia Night.
Upon arrival, the atmosphere filled with the sound of laughter and the sight of smiles as slowly parshiners arrived for an Arabian night with a trivial pursuit in mind, energy in body, and a love for culture and faith at heart. A couple rounds of questions and games kicked off the night, followed by a shared meal together, accompanied by fellowship and a beautiful aroma.
“And everyone who competes for the prize is temperate in all things”
With our bellies full, plenty more compilations of questions and challenges followed, allowing for a final winner to be determined by the end of the night. No doubt that the night was a hit based on our sides aching from laughter, our cheeks sore from smiling, and our hearts full of new memories.
A big thank you to everyone who attended and supported the event, as well as all the volunteers who helped organise the night, prepare the food and make sure everything ran smoothly. The time and effort put in by everyone involved played a huge part in making the night such a success. We look forward to what next year brings to the annual Trivia Night.
On Saturday, October 17th, St Paul’s Antiochian Orthodox Church hosted its annual Trivia Night, organised by the St Paul’s Youth Committee. The evening brought our church community together for a night filled with fun, laughter and friendly competition.
“Come Out From Among Them”. From 18–21 September, St Paul’s Antiochian Orthodox Church came together for a wonderful Family Camp at Allambee Camp, sharing four memorable days of fellowship, faith, family and fun.
On the 8th of August, over fifty women, mothers, chanters, teachers, doctors, carers, and daughters of God gathered to learn more about Women Discipleship in the Gospel. Together, we discovered our roles in the eyes of God with the role models who came before us: the women of the bible.
A memorable evening of celebration and fundraising was held on Saturday, 25th July 2026, St Paul's Antiochian Orthodox Church, hosting their first Fundraising Gala.
On Friday, 17 July, the St Paul's Ladies Committee hosted a fantastic Bowling and Karaoke Night, welcoming around 50 ladies aged 18 and over for an evening of fun, fellowship and community.
Our latest Friday Kick Back brought out everyone's inner chef with a My Kitchen Rules challenge! Teams went head-to-head creating their best Mexican-inspired dishes, serving up everything from great food to creative presentations.
On Saturday, 20 June 2026, the youth from St Nicholas and St Paul’s came together for a special day retreat at Panagia Gorgoepikoos Monastery in Geelong. The day was centred around the theme of Discipleship, helping us learn what it means to follow Christ and live as His disciples in our daily lives.
On Friday, 1 May 2026, St Paul’s Youth and FKB hosted the Orthodox Icon Workshop, presented by Rev. Fr. Leonidas Ioannou from the Presentation of Our Lord in Coburg. The evening brought together around 70 young people for a spiritually edifying and educational demonstration of Orthodox iconography.
On the 13th of March, 2026, Saint Paul’s Youth Committee presented a Friday Night Kickback (FKB) Prosphoro Making Workshop. Youth aged 11-15 came together at under the guidance of Vanessa Tomah, to learn the sacred process of making Prosphoro.
Family, love, connection and community is what makes a church! Games, food, dancing and laughter is what the ladies of Saint Paul incorporated into a Sharfouna night to welcome ladies to the parish and provide them with the opportunity to build this sense of faith, love, connection and community!
Following yesterday's Divine Liturgy, our Sunday School students and teachers received a blessing from Fr Jean to commemorate the beginning of the new year. We're very blessed to have over 80 children registered!
Striving to express the interconnectedness and multiculturalism of the parishioners of our church, Saint Paul’s Youth picked Australia Day to host a barbecue filled with faith, fun and festivity. Parishioners of all cultures gathered together at Cardinia Reservoir Park for food and fellowship, enjoying each other’s company and blessings of the outdoors!
On Saturday the 13th of December 2025, St Paul’s Youth hosted the Amazing Race: CBD Edition, bringing together around 30 young people for a fun-filled and adventurous day in Melbourne’s city centre. The event kicked off at 10:00am at Federation Square, where participants were briefed and divided into four teams, ready to take on the challenge ahead.
On Friday, 12 December, St Paul’s Dandenong hosted a warm and festive FKB event that brought our youth together in the spirit of Christmas. The evening began at 7:00 pm with a peaceful small Compline service inside the church.
“Do nothing out of selfish ambition or vain conceit. Rather, in humility value others above yourselves, not looking to your own interests but each of you to the interests of the others.” - Philippians 2:3-4