Exploring the Bible: new free online course!

April 24, 2020

Th Bible is the central text for Christians so its super important we have a working knowledge of this precious book.

The new short course from St Francis College, Exploring the Bible helps you begin the path to…

BIBLE360 online!

April 24, 2020

Two weeks ago I spent a great short night with a small group experiencing the first parts of BIBLE360 Intro to the Bible online. In two weeks time we’ll be carrying on for the next installment. This is open to everyone. Feel free to start here!

Building Online Communities

April 24, 2020

Want to join an open discussion about utilising online platforms to engage with parish communities? The session aims to provide tools to build relationships and strengthen social media engagement with existing and new audiences. This workshop is open to both social media novices and experts to share experiences and knowledge.

Strengthening Faith and Worship Online

April 24, 2020

Imagine an open workshop at which people can share their stories and questions about how to grow faith online. It would include discussion around online streaming, recording services, sermons and kids talks, online bible study groups and resources, and whatever questions are brought to the group. Well it’s here!

Box of tricks

February 20, 2020

Ever needed an idea or two for discussion with adults, or a quick reference lesson plan for a group of children? “Lesson Plans that Work” is a very handy box of tricks with clear session outlines for use with the Sunday readings for each week of the Revised Common Lectionary, years A, B and C.

Way of Life – the way of love

February 20, 2020

“Intentional” is such a trendy word, folks have used it to describe the way they exercise, rest, work, even make coffee! But it’s trendy for good reason I reckon…it’s a powerful word, it so clearly describes what we want to say about focused energy, putting aside distraction and purpose.

Gospels - best sellers of the first century

November 27, 2019

Did you know the Gospel of Mark was the first book ever "published"?

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2019 Advent Calendar

November 27, 2019

A fresh and engaging Advent reflection series for 2019.

Animals along for the Advent journey

November 27, 2019

Animals feature in this wonderful Advent resource for children. Useful for home or Sunday School or small groups.

Reflection and inspiration for Advent

November 27, 2019

Connect with excellent resources for study and reflection through Advent.

New to inspire your faith: Faith Asking Questions

September 25, 2019

We here at FormEDfaith are happy to announce "FAITH ASKING QUESTIONS", the new St Francis College online short course. We made it! 17 experts answering 27 big faith questions as voted by members of the Anglican Diocese Southern Queensland. These are questions addressed in ways you'll never forget, to inspire your faith forever!

The 360 Project: news and stuff

February 15, 2019

Parishes and agencies in the Anglican Diocese Southern Queensland can book in now for the wonders of the 360 Project, delivered to you in your place! Just book a seminar, round up at least 10 people and Jonathan and/or Fiona will head to anywhere in the diocese to facilitate your choice.

Coming this year ... excitement!

January 11, 2019

Obviously flying cars as in The Jetsons and Blade Runner should be with us this year but before we see those, we here at FormedFaith are working on some other exciting projects.

Free video course: What Matters About Jesus

October 3, 2018

Imagine a locally-produced six-episode course with videos featuring faith experts and discussion questions designed to be used by you on your own or with a group. And it’s free! Click here to find out more…

Mary Magdalene film review

March 2, 2018

How do you make a biblical film that will satisfy audiences? Deliver word-for-word speeches straight from an acceptable translation? Remain faithful to conventional dogma? Stay true to the depiction of ancient cultural lifestyles, but not too faithful so as to alienate Western audiences? Adapting any much loved text is going to be problematic.

Resources for Lent

January 23, 2018

There are some terrific materials to use for lent this year. Here’s a selection suggested to me by those in the know…

Generations Together: a theme for 2018

January 8, 2018

2018 DECLARED YEAR OF GENERATIONS TOGETHER

Archbishop Phillip has declared 2018 the Year of Generations Together.

For a year of special events, programs and emphasis on the whole family of God in our diocese, 2018 will be unlike any other!

There’s more to say and an exciting story to come but for now, mark this date in your calendars for the launch:

Thursday February 15th, 2018 - 6:30PM, St John’s Cathedral

And bookmark the new, ever-changing website where all of the resources, ideas and stuff for the year will be housed!

www.generationstogether.org.au

Free Bible and Prayer seminars!

November 8, 2017

There’s a growing number of 360Project events coming up this year
and into the next. Book in now for a refresher or to try something new.

Sparkhouse: free video resources

November 6, 2017

Friend of FormedFaith Greg Henderson has recommended the terrific resources of SparkHouse. This Christian media company makes video resources for people of all ages with a number of outcomes in mind.