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About Us

About Us

The Parishes of Maleny and Palmwoods are warm, vibrant family of small churches nestled in the beautiful Sunshine Coast Hinterland region with locations across Maleny, Montville, and  Kenilworth.We acknowledge the Jinibara and Kabi Kabi peoples, the traditional custodians of the lands across which we gather. We honour their voice and continuing connection to land, waters, sky and culture. We express our intention to better cherish our First Nations sisters and brothers, and our commitment to reconciliation. St George’s Maleny St Mary’s Montville St Luke’s Kenilworth We embrace an inclusive, generous and open-hearted Anglicanism, valuing the richness of our tradition where differences…
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Services, Groups & Activities

Services, Groups & Activities

SUNDAYS Montville 8amMaleny 9.30amMaleny 5pm (Feb-Dec)Kenilworth 9am1st weekEucharistEucharistTaize or EvensongEucharist2nd weekEucharistEucharistMorning Prayer3rd weekEucharistEucharistEucharist (usually)4th weekMorning PrayerMorning PrayerMorning Prayer5th weekEucharistEucharistEcumenical Prayer DURING THE WEEK MontvilleMalenyZoom ChurchKenilworthMonday5pm Community Dinner(occasional - check the calendar)1.30pm Cursillo (3rd/wk)Tuesday2pm Taize/Evensong Choir3.30pm Hinterland String Orchestra9am Morning PrayerWednesday9am Meditation10.00am SeasonalStudy GroupThursday9am Inspiration Choir 10am Traditional Bible Study11am Inspiration Project Choir9am Morning Prayer9.30am Meditation10.30am SeasonalStudy GroupFridaySaturday9am Seasonal study group Taize / Evensong Choir Tuesday 2pm in MalenyEnjoy singing? We meet weekly with accomplished choral director Kim Kirkman to learn the chants and sacred songs we sing at Taize services and other occasions. You don't need to read music and…
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Baptism and Confirmation

Baptism and Confirmation

Baptisms are easy to arrange but should be booked with several weeks notice. There is a form to complete, and a meeting with Rev’d Deb. What is baptism? Baptism is a simple ceremony of washing in water practiced by Christians since the first century. It is a symbol of turning to God, and a sign of trust in the way of Jesus. Who may be Godparents? Godparents are baptised people who are likely to remain involved and close to the child and family over the formative years. They are persons to rely on and emulate in their way of life.…
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Weddings and Blessings

Weddings and Blessings

Hinterland Church WeddingsThe commitment to a life-long union is a sacred occasion, and we are delighted you are thinking of our churches for the setting for your ceremony! Rev’d Deb would be pleased to officiate your service in one of our churches or another venue, or it may be possible for another licensed Anglican priest to officiate in our churches. We regret that national church rules do not permit us to celebrate weddings for couples of the same gender. However, we are pleased to be able to offer the blessing of a couple following a civil marriage, either at the…
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Funerals and Memorial Walls

Funerals and Memorial Walls

Our churches are available to those of all faiths or no faith for funerals and memorial services. Our team of clergy are able to officiate your service in one of our churches or another venue, or it may be possible for another licensed Anglican priest to officiate in our churches. Just let your funeral director know you wish to arrange a Hinterland Anglican Church  funeral or have our clergy perform a service at another location. MEMORIAL WALL St George’s Maleny Memorial Wall and St Mary’s Montville Memorial Garden provide sacred place for members of the community to remember loved ones with…
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