Zoom in and build community

July 7, 2020

The Virginia Theological Seminary regularly produces or highlights fab resources for intergenerational ministry. I really recommend a visit, but make sure you have time to mine… there’s just so many wonderful resources. Take this one for example: for those of us who are still operating with physical distancing protocols, a page of stellar ideas for connecting with your people via Zoom - buildfaith.org

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…

#LiveLent 2020

February 20, 2020

#LiveLent: Care for God’s Creation is the Church of England's Lent Campaign for 2020. With weekly themes shaped around the first Genesis account of creation, it explores the urgent need for humans to value and protect the abundance God has created.

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.

Being Community

November 27, 2019

The new MISSION360: Opening the Circle module explores ways to be Jesus to those on the edges of our community.

Gospels - best sellers of the first century

November 27, 2019

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

Q&A about life’s big issues

November 27, 2019

Jump into the SFC Short Courses in your own way, in your own time. Thought provoking and stimulating conversations just waiting for your input!

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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.

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!

Kids heart sacred moments

May 9, 2019

Creating sacred spaces and time to use them can seem impossible in a busy life. Check out this little book full of wonderful, easy ideas for just that purpose.

“So what’s Anglican mean?”

March 15, 2019

You’re at a barbeque and conversation with some new friends takes an interesting turn. You mention you went to church that morning, an Anglican one in fact. The next question? “So what’s Anglican mean?”

And you’d say…?

Got 2 Minutes?

March 15, 2019

The next St Francis College Short Course is taking shape: Facing Deep Questions! In order to work out what big questions we’ll explore, we’ve set up a short poll for you to spend two minutes with. Please take a moment or two to vote on the questions you’d like answered.

Late for Lent?

March 15, 2019

If you’re late for Lent this year, here’s one more resource that is free and will enable you to work through Lent and beyond.

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 Soon - Being Anglican, an SFC Short Course

February 14, 2019

It’s only weeks away, a new St Francis College Short Course called Being Anglican.

Watch the teaser video here.

See Archbishop Phillip as he uses his wonderful teaching skills to unpack the distinctiveness of Anglican Christianity: the Middle Way through Scripture, Tradition and Reason.

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.

Our Church's Future...

January 11, 2019

Dr Stephen Harrison is bringing a tireless energy and laser-sharp focus to the PMC which we here at FormedFaith are really excited about. Back at his commissioning, Dr Harrison delivered his manifesto for the future of our Church. As is typical of Stephen, it was to the point and an inspirational read.

Widows: a film review

January 7, 2019

Sometimes you watch a trailer, then see the film and realise you saw all the best bits already. Sometimes watching the film reveals so much more than the two minute advertisement. Steve McQueen’s new film, Widows, is just such a film.