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Friday April 25

The Rev'd Cameron Freese (R) with Group Captain Kylie Green, Former Officer Commanding 95 Wing, (L)

Q&A with East Redland Anglicans Rector, Air Force Chaplain, bass guitarist and vinyl records fan, The Rev’d Cameron Freese

Meet Cameron Freese and find out about the importance of Anzac Day to him, how he thinks parishes can be more welcoming to Australian Defence Force personnel and veterans, how his faith inspires his life and what his all-time favourite album is

School children in a chapel exploring prayer spaces

Journeying from Lent to Easter via prayer spaces: reflections and tips

Four St Luke’s Anglican School students from Bundaberg reflect on what they learnt about the Easter story through their first prayer space experience with the help of their chaplain, The Rev’d Erika Williams

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Join the grassroots movement tilling the soil for spiritual planting

Fiona Hammond Tuesday 18 March 2025
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Movies That Matter

The Rev'd Melissa Conway Thursday 13 March 2025
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Top 10 clergy wellbeing tips for the Advent and Christmas seasons

Rebecca McLean Sunday 24 November 2024
Justice & Advocacy Justice & Advocacy
Media guidelines for youth reporting

Leanne Wood Thursday 31 October 2024

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Q&A with Army chaplain, Archdeacon, Brigadier and parish priest, The Ven Rob Sutherland CSC

The Ven. Rob Sutherland CSC Thursday 31 October 2024
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Making the most of time, talents and tithes in Holy Hermits Online

The Rev'd Jamee-Lee Callard Friday 27 September 2024
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How to start your own parish Music Corner for kids

Diana Wong Thursday 6 June 2024
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Navigating the business papers: episode 4

Kelly Houston Wednesday 8 May 2024

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Canterbury College students tell Easter story through garden pots

Stephen Buckley Wednesday 27 March 2024
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Being slavery free: tips and resources for Easter Day and World Fair Trade Day

Peter Branjerdporn Tuesday 26 March 2024
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Making the most of Synod: episode 3

Bishop Sarah Plowman Monday 18 March 2024
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What to expect as a Synod Representative: episode 2

Bishop Sarah Plowman Monday 18 March 2024

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An introduction to Synod: episode 1

Archbishop Jeremy Greaves KCSJ Monday 18 March 2024
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My experience navigating the Anglican Church as a Torres Strait Islander person

Aunty Dr Rose Elu Wednesday 14 February 2024
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Awareness, belonging, connection

Eliza Wilson Tuesday 10 October 2023
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Making the invisible visible

The Ven. Dr Lucy Morris Monday 9 October 2023

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What is a Mission Action Plan and why are MAPs important?

The Rev’d Tim Booth Thursday 5 October 2023
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Community engagement: partnering to connect with the wider community

Lydia Fairhall Wednesday 13 September 2023
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Anglicare Sunday

Dr Stephen Harrison Tuesday 1 August 2023
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10 tips for making your faith community’s next retreat relaxing and renewing

Bishop Bill Ray Friday 21 July 2023

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Fair for people, fair for planet: resources for Fairtrade Fortnight 2023

The Rev'd John Martin Friday 21 July 2023
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St Bart’s, Toowoomba art exhibition

Diana Wong Sunday 14 May 2023
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Uluru Statement (including Voice to Parliament referendum) resources for clergy and lay leaders

Michelle McDonald Monday 1 May 2023
Dates & Seasons Dates & Seasons
Church war memorials: our Diocese’s legacy

Denzil Scrivens Tuesday 18 April 2023

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Resurrection eggs: Biblical, reusable, educational, eco-friendly and healthy

Bettrys Lowe Tuesday 28 March 2023
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How to write worship music

Penny Howchin Tuesday 28 March 2023
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Interview with Caitlin

Caitlin Judge Tuesday 28 February 2023
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"No perfect people allowed"

Peter Branjerdporn Monday 27 February 2023

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Cathedral children’s ministry: keeping it simple, making it welcoming

The Rev'd Dr Ann Solari Monday 13 February 2023
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Still looking for Lent resources and Ash Wednesday ideas?

The Rev'd Dr Ruth Mathieson Monday 13 February 2023
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Major parish construction projects: reflection and tips

The Rev'd Tania Eichler Wednesday 1 February 2023
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Church youth camps: blessings, insights and tips

Noah Gunders Friday 16 December 2022

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World Café at school

The Rev'd Sr Gillian Moses SSA Saturday 3 December 2022
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Marathon walk for mental wellness: dawn to dusk

The Rev'd Dr Gemma Dashwood OAM Monday 17 October 2022
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How to lobby politicians: community organising tips for effectively mobilising volunteers

Michelle McDonald Friday 16 September 2022
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Blueprint plan for parish collaboration

The Rev'd Canon Stewart Perry Thursday 28 July 2022

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What is a media alert and why should I use one?

Michelle McDonald Tuesday 28 June 2022
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From reluctant convert to active lay leader

Adrian Gibb Tuesday 14 June 2022
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Tips for writing and recording your own children’s ministry songs

Bettrys Lowe Wednesday 1 June 2022
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Talking circles: 8 tips for hearing the wisdom in the room

The Rev’d Tim Booth Thursday 12 May 2022

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How to blog successfully: framework and tips for church leaders

Michelle McDonald Thursday 21 April 2022
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Implementing a cross-parish resource collaboration group: blessings and benefits

The Rev'd Christopher Bate Sunday 20 March 2022
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Baptism book resource for churches: Welcome to a New Family

The Rev'd Paul Bland Wednesday 22 December 2021
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Straw & Order: how to create your own nativity short film

Shona Bailey Tuesday 30 November 2021

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Liturgy suggestions for children in Advent

The Rev’d Canon Dr Marian Free Wednesday 17 November 2021
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How to run Advent and Christmas Prayer Spaces

The Rev'd Susan Crothers-Robertson Wednesday 17 November 2021
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Advent is a season of expectation and preparation

The Rev'd Sue Grimmett Tuesday 16 November 2021
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How to write prayers of intercession

The Rev'd Dr Margaret Wesley Tuesday 5 October 2021

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How to run a church community market

Pru Haldane Friday 1 October 2021
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Walk the Talk: free toolkit for churches

World Council of Churches Tuesday 7 September 2021
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From living on Christchurch’s streets to helping those living on Toowoomba’s

The Rev'd Pauline Harley Friday 9 July 2021
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Five Resource Church leaders share stories and resources

The Rev'd Charlie Lacey Wednesday 16 June 2021

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Eight Resource Church Specialists share stories and resources

Bishop Daniel Abot Monday 31 May 2021
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Facilitating a COVID-19 activity review

The Rev'd Adam Lowe Friday 28 May 2021
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From accidental double agent to more effective advocate

Michelle McDonald Friday 14 May 2021
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Hey, can you please explain ‘TikTokers’ to me?

Fiona Hammond Thursday 13 May 2021

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Sieving or straining?

Liz Wellauer Thursday 18 March 2021
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Engaging young children in Easter services: resource and tips

The Rev’d Canon Dr Marian Free Thursday 18 March 2021
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Lego devotional guide: new build for every week

The Rev'd Adam Lowe Monday 8 February 2021
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The role and function of Online Liturgical Assistants

Sarah Gover Monday 18 January 2021

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Taking pics of peeps: tips and tricks

Michelle McDonald Monday 21 December 2020
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Running a Christmas service in-person and online

The Rev'd Michael Calder Wednesday 16 December 2020
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Advent and clergy wellbeing

The Rev'd Dr Daniel Rouhead Wednesday 9 December 2020
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Our op shop: another door to our church

Jan Donkersloot Friday 13 November 2020

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Chewing the cud of scripture: lectio divina

The Rev'd Penny Jones Friday 13 November 2020
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First impressions count: creating an effective church website homepage

Evan Englezos Wednesday 14 October 2020
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'Bums off seats': creating a community of care

Margaret Coombs Friday 2 October 2020
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Clergy are called to care for their people, but who cares when the carer needs care?

Marilyn Redlich Monday 28 September 2020

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Donation-based crowdfunding: tips and resources

Archbishop Jeremy Greaves KCSJ Monday 7 September 2020
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What comes after online church?

Evan Englezos Monday 10 August 2020
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Developing worship in children's ministry

Penny Howchin Friday 31 July 2020
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How to run an effective and engaging Sunday children’s ministry

Bettrys Lowe Thursday 23 July 2020

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How does a church run an effective young adults’ group?

Dale Lennon Tuesday 7 July 2020
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Overhead projectors and wheelie walkers

Wednesday 10 June 2020
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How to host a Zoom trivia night

The Rev'd Charlie Lacey Friday 29 May 2020
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Creating short videos that gather, grow and give

The Rev'd Adam Lowe Wednesday 13 May 2020

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A deacon, a dojo and a dentist

The Very Rev'd Dr Peter Catt Friday 1 May 2020
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Eucharistic companions on a digital journey

The Rev'd Canon Dr Jim McPherson Friday 1 May 2020
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Zoom Church: discoveries and tips

The Rev’d Dr Cathy Laufer Monday 27 April 2020
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‘The church does not close, only the building’

Janet Dyke Monday 20 April 2020

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Nuptials via Zoom: a strange new world

The Rev'd Donna Petersen Wednesday 15 April 2020
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The management of parish records

Michael Rogers Monday 6 April 2020
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Communicating your church’s care for our communities: media liaison tips

Michelle McDonald Monday 30 March 2020
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When the cupboard is bare – a helping hand is there

Glenda Ebert Monday 9 March 2020

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The archiving of parish records

Michael Rogers Monday 10 February 2020
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The archival value of photographs – capturing the context

Michael Rogers Tuesday 17 December 2019
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A place to call home

The Rev'd Tania Eichler Friday 13 December 2019
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Open House: welcoming the community into your church

Ernie Hertle Sunday 20 October 2019

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Carols by glow stick

The Rev'd Adam Lowe Wednesday 2 October 2019
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Be Known for Something: Reconnect with Community by Revitalizing Your Church’s Reputation

The Rev'd Mark Vincent Friday 22 February 2019
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Messy Play – answering a deep need

The Rev’d Shan Vierow Wednesday 12 December 2018