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Autumn 2025 album

Check out these photos taken across our Diocesan community, and find out what our parishes, clergy and Episcopal leaders, Cathedral, schools, Anglicare services, St Francis College and ministries got up to during the Autumn months

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A group of women stand in a church to celebrate Mother's Day
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St Clement's on the Hill Facebook on 11 May 2025: "God of the women Who answered your call, Trusting your promises, Giving their all, Women like Sarah, and Hannah and Ruth — Give us their courage, To live in your truth Happy Mother's Day."

People gathered in a church hall
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St Bart's Toowoomba Facebook on 26 March 2025: "Last week it was a great joy to welcome people from all over Toowoomba for our Friendship Morning Tea. There was great food, singing, and fellowship. Thanks to the amazing team and keep a look out for the next one."

A woman posing for a photograph holding a baby chicken
3/26

Anglicare Southern Queensland Facebook on 18 April 2025: "Our Sunshine Coast craft group had an extra special surprise this week — two adorable baby chicks came to visit! The room was full of smiles as clients and staff enjoyed some fluffy cuddles and sweet moments with our tiny guests. A big thank you to our wonderful Lifestyle Assistant, Kaleesha, for making this moment possible by bringing in her feathered friends. It's been an Easter week to remember — full of warmth, connection, and community. We hope the celebrations (and chocolate!) continue into the weekend."

A group of people stand outside posing for a photograph during Bishop John Roundhill's Pilgrimage walk
4/26

Bishop John Roundhill Facebook on 20 April 2025 [during his Holy Week "Walking the Walk" pilgrimage]: "Departing Surfers Paradise Anglican Church with Duluwa David, Nicole Glenn, Jacquelene Estevao, Francisco Estevao, Mark Spence, Susan Rogger-Amies, Frances Thompson, Lee Raistrick, Marty McKern, Lisa McKern."

People pose for a photograph inside a church hall
5/26

The Anglican Parish of St George with Dirranbandi Facebook on 21 April 2025: "Some of our Easter Journey".

A group of people pose for a photograph in St Paddy's Day-themed outfits
6/26

Anglicare Southern Queensland Facebook on 18 March 2025: "Our clients and staff couldn't help but embrace the St Paddy's Day spirit yesterday. Everyone was dressed in their brightest, greenest outfits, with plenty of leprechauns and four-leaf clovers in sight! The vibes were particularly high at Killara Place Respite Centre, with our very own DJ spinning the tunes. We hope everyone enjoyed the St Patrick's Day celebrations!"

Archbishop Greaves and a congregant pose for a photo inside St Matt's church
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Archbishop Jeremy Greaves Facebook on 6 April 2025: "It was my first ever visit to St Matt's at Holland Park this morning and I had a wonderful time. I was warmly welcomed by an incredibly friendly community, treated to a cracking morning tea and impressed by the prayerful faithfulness of the congregation. (Trifle and tiramisu at morning tea sealed the deal! I'll be back). Thanks, Randal for the photos."

A group of school students pose for a photograph while tending to a barbecue
8/26

Matthew Flinders Anglican College Facebook on 15 May 2025: "We’re thrilled to reveal our Prefects’ chosen charity for the year…Bloomhill Cancer Care. This year, every dollar our Secondary students raise will go directly to supporting the incredible work they do. Special thanks to Primary parent Melanie Barone, who joined our Secondary Assembly earlier this term to share the impactful work of Bloomhill. Our students are already off to a flying start with a BBQ in Term 1 and a Bake Sale in Term 2. But the big event is in Week 7 — Colours for a Cause! Our student leaders are busy planning an unforgettable week of fundraising. Ideas on the list include, a free dress day, a car wash, haircuts and crowd-favourites — Prefect auctions and teacher forfeits! Let’s make this our biggest year yet!"

Students and staff pose for a photograph outside to mark an Easter Worship Service
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St Luke's Bundaberg Facebook on 7 April 2025: "Easter Worship Service: Our School community came together last week for a meaningful Easter Worship and Eucharist Service to mark the end of term. Led by our School Chaplain, The Reverend Erika, the service was a wonderful opportunity for staff and students to connect, reflect and give thanks for the many blessings that this term has bestowed upon us. During the service, we also had the privilege of presenting Jenny Moreny from the Christ Church Pantry with the items our Middle and Senior students have been collecting as part of our Lenten Pantry Appeal. These groceries will directly support families in need throughout our local community. Thank you to our St Luke’s community for your generosity and support of this important initiative."

A group of students stand in front of an Anzac memorial
10/26

St Hilda's School, Gold Coast Facebook on 25 April 2025: "Anzac Day. Lest We Forget. Non Nobis Solum."

A group of people pose for a photograph at the Mission to Seafarers centre in Brisbane
11/26

Mission to Seafarers Brisbane Facebook on 16 May 2025: "Never a dull week at the Brisbane Seafarers Centre. While many seafarers choose to go shopping or sight seeing in the city, there are always a number that just want to chill at the centre. With free WiFi, musical instruments, pool tables, basketball shootout corner, library, bar and shop, there’s always a reason to hang around and just relax. This week that’s exactly what these seafarers from Stolt Renge, Grand Pace, ANL Tasman Trader and Hoegh Traveller chose to do. Relax and enjoy our welcome. Safe sailing."

Three students stand outside in front of a collection of various national flags
12/26

St Margaret's Anglican Girls School Facebook on 23 May 2025: "21 May marked the World Day for Cultural Diversity for Dialogue & Development! Celebrated each year to honour the diverse backgrounds, experiences, and identities within our community, Diversity Day is all about fostering inclusion, understanding and unity. This year, our Student Representative Council brought students together for a vibrant celebration of culture, connection, and fun! With a delicious cake stall fundraiser, lively music and a themed scavenger hunt, the activities were packed with energy and excitement. A big shoutout to everyone who participated, donated, and joined the fun! Let’s keep celebrating what makes us unique and continue building an inclusive community — together."

Archbishop Jeremy shakes hands with the new school Principal on stage
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Toowoomba Anglican School Facebook on 12 May 2025: "Principal's commissioning service | Last Friday, we officially welcomed Mr Nick Johnstone as the new Principal of Toowoomba Anglican School. Held at Hume Ridge, the Principal’s Commissioning Service was a significant occasion in the life of our School, officiated by The Most Reverend Jeremy Greaves, Archbishop of the Anglican Church Southern Queensland. The event brought together members of the Anglican Schools Commission, a host of local and Anglican school principals from across Queensland and New South Wales, our School Council, parents, staff, students, clergy, and members of our broader community to mark this special milestone. We are excited for the future under Mr Johnstone’s leadership. Please join us in warmly welcoming Mr Nick Johnstone and his family to the TAS community!"

A group of The Glennie School students pose outside
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The Glennie School Facebook on 13 May 2025: "Our Ag STEM Club students attended Crows Nest Show on Saturday and demonstrated impressive judging skills across both farm produce and cattle. In the morning, they participated in junior judging of farm produce. Congratulations to Lucy who received 1st prize, Sophie for 2nd, and Sarie for 4th place in judging beans, potatoes, and pumpkins. Later that day, they participated in junior prime and stud cattle judging. Congratulations to Adelaide who received 4th place for prime cattle judging, Summer on 4th place for stud cattle judging, and Hannah on 5th place for stud cattle judging. Well done to our expert Ag STEM Club team!"

A group of students pose for a photo in the outback desert of Northern Territory
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Coomera Anglican College Facebook on 6 May 2025: "Over the Easter holidays, a group of Year 11 students journeyed to the red centre of Australia for a transformative spiritual experience. The Desert Retreat opened space for the students to explore and deepen their sense of self, spirituality, and belonging through encounters of awe and wonder in extraordinary places like Uluru, Kata Tjuṯa, Simpsons Gap and Ormiston Gorge. Mr Fay, Mrs Materne, Ms Whitaker and our Principal Mr Innes-Hill led the retreat, with Mrs Innes-Hill and Mr Materne accompanying the group too."

A large group of Churchie students pose for a photo outside with World's Greatest Shave signs
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Churchie Facebook on 2 May 2025: "World's Greatest Shave | Yesterday, nearly 100 students and staff united for our biggest shave yet, raising more than $128,000 for the Leukaemia Foundation — setting a new Churchie record. Well done to all involved, and thank you to everyone who donated, supported and helped bring the event together — with special thanks to Col Nayler Barbershop for their assistance on the day (Michael Marston ePixel Images)."

A group of people are assembled around a table working on laptops
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On 29 May 2025 in the Bishop's office, a finance workshop was led by Angela Joy: (Left to Right) Gail Fulton from Allora, Angela Joy (FDSC), Robyn Bayntum from Drayton, Peter Johnson from Warwick, Jeanette Krinke from Pittsworth, Christine Leagas from Brisbane Valley, Sue Schultz from Rosewood, Greg Winter from St James' and Brian Crichton from Gatton."

A group of volunteers poses for a photograph at the school
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St John's Anglican College Facebook on 21 May 2025: " National Volunteers Week | This week, we proudly recognise and celebrate the incredible contributions of our parent volunteers who give their time, energy, and heart to support the St John’s community. From helping at events, to supporting co-curricular programs and fundraising initiatives — your generosity makes a lasting difference in the lives of our students and staff. Thank you for all that you do. We are so grateful for your unwavering commitment, kindness, and community spirit."

A group of people pose for a photograph at St Francis College
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St Francis College Facebook on 14 May 2025: "Last weekend, St Francis College had the privilege of hosting the Formation Intensive. We ask for your prayers for all those in formation, that they may be blessed with learning, wisdom, and guidance as they continue their journey."

A Reverend and a student stand in front of a new statue at the Junior School campus
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St Aidan's Anglican Girls' School Facebook on 13 March 2025: "Her soul is fierce, her mind is strong, her heart is brave...Today we hosted the Dedication and Blessing of the Fearless Girl statue at the Junior School campus. The Fearless Girl has recently been installed as a powerful symbol of courage, bravery, and strength. A lasting legacy from our 2024 Year 6 cohort as their parting gift. Inspired by the iconic statue in New York’s Stock Exchange District, she stands as a reminder to all current and future St Aidan’s students to be fierce, strong, and brave."

A group of people are seated in a circle in St John's Cathedral
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St John's Cathedral, Brisbane Facebook on 31 March 2025: "St John’s Cathedral Community Visioning & Planning Day for 2025 was held earlier in the month."

A group of musicians pose for a photograph inside the church
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Anglican Parish of Bundaberg Facebook on 17 April 2025: "Congratulations to all the participants in last night’s performance of Tenebrae. The readers, the soloists, the flute playing, the wonderful choir and The Rev'd Kate officiating made for a truly moving performance. Thank you all so much."

Students and staff pose with sheep at the Toowoomba Royal Show
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West Moreton Anglican College Facebook on 11 April 2025: "Despite challenging conditions (wind, rain, mud, and a chilly 12°C feel!), 36 WestMAC students, three staff members, five cattle, and four sheep showcased their skills at the Toowoomba Royal Show with incredible results! Sheep Results: • Champion Shropshire Ram — Foundation Victorian ram BlueHills ‘Bartholomeusz’ • Reserve Champion Shropshire Ram — WestMAC (lamb yet to be named) • Champion Shropshire Ewe — Foundation West Australian ewe Kekire ‘Aurora’ • Reserve Champion Shropshire Ewe — WestMAC ‘Katie’ (lamb) • First Place — Meat Sheep Junior class (Junior Judging) – Jack Vernon (Year 2) Cattle Results: • First Place BULL (18 months and under 21 months) — WestMAC Uppercut • Second Place FEMALE (12 months and under 15 months) — Charnelle Dreamgirl • Second Place FEMALE (18 months and under 21 months) – WestMAC Unconditional • Reserve Calf Champion Female Charolais — Charnelle Dreamgirl • Reserve Junior Champion Female Charolais — WestMAC Unconditional • Third Place — Highland Cattle Handlers Competition — Sophie (Year 11) • Sixth Place — ‘All Ages’ Young Judges Competition — Kyeema (Year 12) A huge congratulations to our talented students and staff for their hard work and dedication!"

Bishop Cam Venables holds a guitar while performing in a church hall
24/26

Bishop Cameron Venables visited Injune Churches Together on Easter Saturday afternoon, 19 April 2025, to conduct a service at St Peter’s, Injune. Injune Churches Together is a unique arrangement between the local Anglican, Uniting and Catholic parishes, to create a shared worship space, with a minister or lay leader from each denomination’s Roma base driving an hour to lead a service once a month.

A gathering of people in St John's Cathedral for a graduation
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The university community gathered at St John’s Cathedral in Brisbane on 30 May 2025 to witness and celebrate the graduation of 35 students: (Left to Right) Professor Katharine Massam, The Rev'd Canon Dr Gregory Jenks, Dr Graeme Blackman, Archbishop Jeremy Greaves, Maroochy Barambah, The Very Rev'd Dr Peter Catt and Professor James McLaren.

A group of attendees pose for a photo in St John's Cathedral for the annual Anglican Church Southern Queensland (ACSQ) Domestic and Family Violence Prevention Month Evensong
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Community members gathered for the annual Anglican Church Southern Queensland (ACSQ) Domestic and Family Violence Prevention Month Evensong at St John’s Cathedral on Wednesday 25 May 2025, including (pictured, L-R) Vanessa Fowler (Member of the ACSQ Domestic and Family Violence Working Group and Chair of the Allison-Baden Clay Foundation), Carole Danby (Chair of the Commission for Prevention of Domestic and Family Violence, Queensland Churches Together), Lesley Briggs (Member of the ACSQ Domestic and Family Violence Working Group and representative of GFS Australia), Kylie Walls (Domestic and Family Violence Advisor, ACSQ) and Susan Brockhurst (Associate Director of Safe Ministry, ACSQ) and Cannon Hill Anglican College students (front, L-R) Poppy Ammundsen (College Captain), Harriet Philip (Spiritual Leader), Sienna Austin (College Captain) and (back, L- R) Edward Hambling and James Hertweck (College Captain).