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.
Read MoreTelling stories about mission...
At our recent Synod here in the Anglican Diocese, Southern Queensland, we shared exciting stories of mission occurring in creative ways.
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Free video course: What Matters About Jesus
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…
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John Roberto is coming...
The biggest opportunity for parish growth and learning is about to hit the diocese!
John Roberto, world renowned faith formation specialist, is coming to Brisbane and Lay People in our diocese have the chance to spend a day with him for only $15. Yes, only $15!!
Read MoreInspiring Vocations
It's Vocation month, as of course you knew. Our bishops have been talking about vocations and the cameras have been rolling. What does "vocation" mean? Are vocations only for priests?
What might yours be?
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Resources for Lent
There are some terrific materials to use for lent this year. Here’s a selection suggested to me by those in the know…
Read MoreGenerations Together Explained
Here's the message form Archbishop Phillip which delineates the theme for our year in the Diocese of Brisbane/Southern Queensland.
It's inspiring so pass around the link and watch it in church!
May this be a way we can grow our church family during 2018 and beyond!
Generations Together: a theme for 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!
5 Things Churches Need To Consider About Children’s Ministry
Sparkhouse: free video resources
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.
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Blade Runner 2049 - Film review
If one aspect of great art is an ability to enable us to deal with interior questions, then the genre of science fiction fits neatly. Whether in print or on the screen, science fiction has always had a capacity to deal with larger issues, sometimes in a way that other narrative based modes could not.
Read MoreOther Lenten ideas for 2017
Here's info about a book and the link for the new ABM materials for Lent this year...
Read MoreFree webinar to prepare for Lent
The Building Faith website has been making some great resources for faith formation lately and here's another one. This free webinar is a middle-of-the-night thing for us here but normally registering for webinars means you can access the material at your own leisure after it's done. Here's the details from them...
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“That God is three persons: Spirit in green to help us grow; Jesus in brown walking in the dirt; the Father in gold who created this beautiful earth.”
Teaching about the Trinity using art
Every now and then there comes a time for filling a gap in your work with children and young people in the Sunday School/Children's church program. The good people over at Building Faith website offer ideas here and there to help us with such moments.
This lesson from a year or two ago helps young people to think about the idea of...
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FAITH360: Praying in Anglican Ways — Official Premiere!
Want to understand your faith more? Want to understand more about the strands of faith that combine to bring life to our Anglican Church? Want to experiment with different kinds of prayer from our long Anglican history to see what suits you best?
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Things to grow your youth children's and families ministry
What's happening in the Anglican Youth, children's and Families ministries office? Answer: It's all happening!!
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Fiona Hammond: New Formedfaith Staff!
There's no doubt the work of encouraging the faith growth of everyone in the diocese is important. A measure of this is that some funding has been located to enable us to get more done!
Fiona Hammond has been employed for three days a week to...
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FAITH360: Praying in Anglican Ways happening here first!
Can you feel the excitement?
The first new module of The 360 Project, FAITH360: Praying in Anglican Ways is happening for the first time! It'll be a landmark event for...
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Online training for 360 Project New Modules
Considering becoming a leader of the two new 360 Project modules, BIBLE360 Introduction to the Prophets and FAITH360: Praying in Anglican Ways? That role is available to clergy in the Anglican Church Southern Queensland diocese and suitable lay people appointed by them.
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Free Intergenerational ideas
What is it like when your family gets together?, ot just one or two members but the whole tribe?
It's noisy, fun, challenging, inspirational, and...the list could go on and on. It sounds like the Church!
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