The Catholic Church in South West Queensland LIVE STREAM MASS SYNOD 2026

Sychar: House of Prayer & Spirituality

Contact Person: Moyalia Tokmak
Office Location: 69 Margaret Street, Toowoomba
Postal Address: PO Box 756 Toowoomba QLD 4350
Phone: 0458 223 603
Email:

What is Sychar about?
Sychar welcomes all who thirst for inner growth and spiritual nourishment; who seek to discover their authentic self and awaken to the Mystery of God in whom they live and move and have their being. They will be encouraged to  journey to the heart, to experience more deeply the indwelling presence of Christ and their oneness with all creation. Accessing the unfailing wellsprings of God’s creative Spirit will enable those who thirst to be transformed by the fire of God’s love and inspired to embrace God’s mission with passion and creativity.

See brochure on what Sychar offers the community >

Sychar Vision Statement >

Where does the name come from?
“So he came to a town in Samaria called SYCHAR… Jacob’s well was there, and Jesus, tired as he was from the journey, sat down by the well.” (John 4:5-6)

Read the full story of the Woman at the well >

Sychar Prayer >

Spirituality Library
One important dimension of Sychar is its library of quality spirituality books and media spirituality resources. These have been generously donated by religious communities, the Catholic Resource Centre (CSO) and a number of individuals who recognise the value of good reading in developing a life of faith.

Getting to know Sychar Library>

Borrowing procedures >

About the Rural Libraries >

Register for Coming Events at Sychar

The Cloud of Unknowing
Morning session facilitated by Sr Denise Brosnan rsj. Afternoon session facilitated by Jo-anne Brown.
8 May 2026, Friday
9:30am for a 10:00am start – 3:00pm
Cost: $35pp
See flyer for details
Register – 0458 223 603 or mtokmak@twb.catholic.org.au

Waybarra Mawang – Weaving all Together
Barb Walker is a senior Wiradjuri woman living in Pittsworth, Queensland, on Giabal Country. She is passionate about teaching practical weaving skills and reintroducing weaving into everyday life, offering a relaxing and rewarding practice accessible to everyone.
30 May 2026, Saturday
9:45am for a 10:00am start – 12:00pm
Cost: $50pp
See flyer for details

The Mystery of God in Life
This will be a journal workshop that includes quiet reflection, sharing and writing. Facilitated by Sr Pat Quinn MSS.
20 June 2026, Saturday
8:45am for 9:00am start – 2:30pm
Cost: $35pp
Bookings via TryBooking
See flyer for details

Christian Meditation (WCCM)
Weekly Tuesday Meditation (starting 10 February 2026) at 4.00 pm during school term.
See flyer for details

Men Seeking Wisdom
Weekly Thursday sessions
7.00 pm to 8.30 pm

Sychar Schedule

Sychar Schedule for Second Term 2026
Schedule 2026 Term 2 here

Sychar Solidarity

Sychar Solidarity was originally produced as a weekly newsletter and sent during 16 weeks of lockdown. These have now been replaced by a quarterly newsletter.

Subscribe to future newsletters by emailing sychar@twb.catholic.org.au

COVID Lockdown Newsletters:

 24/3/20  21/4/20 19/5/20 16/6/20
31/3/20 28/4/20 26/5/20 23/6/20
7/4/20 5/5/20 2/6/20 30/6/20
14/4/20 12/5/20  9/6/20 7/7/20 

Current Newsletters:

17/12/20 7/12/21 22/09/23 15/12/2024
12/4/21 1/4/22 22/12/23 4/04/2025
22/6/21 25/8/22 27/03/24 21/12/2025
20/9/21 6/12/22 15/07/24

Resources

Digital Spirituality Resources : A curated selection of websites, publications, podcasts, videos and more from both Australian and overseas sources.

Opening & Blessing of Sychar: House of Prayer and Spirituality (21/11/19)