“In this Easter liturgy, the children take part in the key final events of Jesus’ life, from Palm Sunday to the Resurrection. They wave palms, taste the bread and wine (grape juice), run away from the soldiers, nail dowels into a cross, are buried (under sheets) and noisily celebrate the resurrection,” says The Rev’d Canon Dr Marian Free, while providing a helpful story and liturgical resource for parishes to download and tips for creating an Easter liturgy
One of our Diocese’s most important and historic properties – Halse Lodge at Noosa Heads – is being offered to the market to seek all new opportunities, although selling is the least preferred option
Our Diocesan news publication won ‘Best Website’ at the annual Australasian Religious Press Association Awards on Saturday night in Christchurch, with judges describing anglican focus as a “standout for how diocesan news can be presented”
“In writing this book, Father Dave seeks to offer information to correct misconceptions about Muslims based on his own experience and his theological and doctrinal perspective. He contends that through addressing the unwarranted negative perceptions of Muslims, the Church is well positioned to have a positive impact on attitudinal change that could influence local and international events,” says Dr Robin Ray from Anglican Overseas Aid
“The Old Friary has been a sanctuary and a place to pray, find peace in beautiful grounds or to escape from the world. By supporting the initiatives of The Parish of Kenmore-Brookfield at the Old Friary, you can help continue the story,” says Vivienne Binns
Meet Andrea Colledge and find out about her work, her unusual faith journey, what makes her nostalgic, what Australian Christian inspires her the most and what day she would like to re-live and why
“Children love opening up the eggs to discover what is inside. There is, of course, a twist when you get to the final egg (number 12) and the children realise that it is intentionally empty before finding out how this relates to the empty tomb,” says Bettrys Lowe from Resource Church St Bart’s, Toowoomba
The Queensland Churches Environmental Network (QCEN), a commission of Queensland Churches Together, has produced a Season of Creation devotional. Check out this stunning sample content, written by The Rev’d Canon Bruce Boase, and find out how to access the free app and PDF or how to purchase the book for individual or parish/ministry use
“Surely, we, like John, can inhabit the challenges and tensions in our world with courage, looking outward, unconfined by the structure and the scaffolding. We can and should confound expectations: in justice, in generosity and in compassion. A new kind of future is ahead,” said The Ven. Lizzie Gaitskell in her Synod 2023 sermon
“St Bart’s invites you to come together as a community, joining in a virtual song of praise to celebrate Christ’s glorious resurrection on Easter Day, through a virtual choir,” says Assistant Minister at St Bart’s, Toowoomba, The Rev’d Michael Calder