âIn growing organic produce and building community alongside the Romero Centre menâs group members, we are embracing the Anglican Marks of Mission,â says The Revâd Samuel Dow on the urban farm he is building alongside people seeking safety in our community
âThis bookâs fundamental message is that the nitty-gritty of the economic livelihoods, social activities, cultural expressions and spiritual wellbeing of those living in our rural communities is uniquely intertwined, as folk resiliently pull together through the ups and downs of daily life,â says anglican focus Editor Michelle McDonald in her review of Christine McLeanâs book, From Bush Brothers to Mission Area in 130 Years
Cyber Safety and Digital Wellbeing Advocate and former child-protection detective Steve Window shares some old-fashioned common sense advice to help parents and children navigate the new world of social media with easy-to-remember tools
âEarlier this month, Sri Lankan-born refugee and Multicultural Australia client Sisira Fernando joined in the working bee at Baroona Farm and immediately felt connected with the placeâŚHe was delighted, in particular, to see okra, winged beans and gotu cola (a herb) growing. However, most of all Sisira felt welcomed at the working bee,â says The Revâd Samuel Dow
âThe PMC Team reached out to parish clergy across our three Regions over the last week to ask what parishioners can do to support them and other parish leaders as they nurture and care for us during this difficult time. Their responses can be summed up simply via 4 pâs â prayer, Parish Direct, participation, and practical assistance,â says Dr Stephen Harrison, Executive Director of Parishes and other Mission Agencies Commission (PMC)
âGFS â An Anglican Ministry in our Diocese supports a range of initiatives, locally and internationally, by providing grants for parishes; bursaries for St Francis College students; financial support for Ichthus Camps; and funding for a chaplain one day a week at Queensland Childrenâs Hospital,â says GFS â An Anglican Ministry Office Administrator, Margaret Humphries
âThis sense of freedom that emerged from being encouraged and resourced to give something a go helped change the narrative in our church. It shifted the conversation from ‘struggle’ and ‘decline’ to ‘opportunity’ and ‘possibility’. This narrative shift is the most valuable outcome of our Adapting Ministry in Complex Times pilot participation,â says The Revâd Rosemary Gardiner
Cathedral community launches innovative Eucharistic service space so people can gather and grow in faith
New Caboolture parish Youth Ministry Leader to oversee the facilitation and growth of youth and young adult ministry
“I invite you to look at the children in your worship ministry. What are their hobbies and interests? How can you engage them in God’s presence?â asks primary school teacher, mum and kidsâ worship ministry leader Penny Howchin from Resource Church St Andrewâs, Springfield