“Recognised as the legendary pioneer of the desert Abbas (Fathers) and Ammas (Mothers), Anthony’s individual qualities and fervent humility enabled the desert movement to shift the patterns of Christian discipleship,” says The Rev’d Jamee Callard on Anthony of Egypt, while also inviting us to join her new Holy Hermits Online community in a nourishing ABM Lenten study
Find out the latest Records and Archives Centre news, including how the Archives team assisted a local researcher to identify the owner of a mystery grave in our Western Region, as well as about the new indexes and tools now available to assist enquirers
“It was wonderful seeing diverse parishioners join in with their family members and friends during the trivia evening, as people gathered in front of computer screens in studies or around smart TVs in living rooms,” says The Rev’d Charlie Lacey from Resource Church St Andrew’s, Springfield, who also offers helpful tips and quiz resources for parishes keen to hold their own Zoom trivia nights
“In a parish context, blogging requires structure, thought and crafting just as sermons, public addresses and theological reflections do. Effective and engaging blogging for a church audience is a form of ministry, serving to deepen parishioners’ faith and helping to grow a faith community,” says Parishes and Other Mission Agencies Commission’s, Michelle McDonald
Dr Marie Louise Craig reviews a recently published book by ACSQ priest, The Rev’d Dr Cathy Laufer, and discusses how the author captures “the simplicity of theological questions and the unfathomable depths of theological answers,” and challenges us to find the answers for ourselves
Find out about the fun and innovative new Gospel of Luke Lego devotional guide produced by Resource Church St Bart’s, Toowoomba and download the free PDF resources
Our Diocese’s eight Resource Church Specialists tell us about their current projects and activities and the highlights of their roles so far, while also sharing resources for parishes and ministries to use and adapt
The Parish of Holy Trinity at Woolloongabba, which has been rebuilt or repaired three times in its history, achieved an extraordinary milestone on the weekend, celebrating its 150th anniversary
Former Australian Test cricketer and Anglicare client Gavin Stevens reminisces about Eisenhower’s visit, nearly dying on an Indian subcontinent tour and being coached by Bradman