Why do we worship?

July 9, 2020

Fiona Hammond

So here’s a great question for those of us who can meet as Anglican communities once again. What is worship? Why do we do it? What was it that I got out of bed for on a Sunday again?

The new SFC Short Course: Understanding Worship, explores six themes related to these questions, and 1.3 asks the big question: Why do we worship? Check out what Bishop Jeremy Greaves and Reverend Penelope Jones have to say, and then perhaps take this question into your week: ‘When people say they didn’t find God in worship it’s often not about an absence of God, but an absence of themselves’. https://www.stfran.qld.edu.au/1-what-is-worship

Zoom in and build community

July 7, 2020

The Virginia Theological Seminary regularly produces or highlights fab resources for intergenerational ministry. I really recommend a visit, but make sure you have time to mine… there’s just so many wonderful resources. Take this one for example: for those of us who are still operating with physical distancing protocols, a page of stellar ideas for connecting with your people via Zoom - buildfaith.org

Exploring the Bible: new free online course!

April 24, 2020

Th Bible is the central text for Christians so its super important we have a working knowledge of this precious book.

The new short course from St Francis College, Exploring the Bible helps you begin the path to…

Building Online Communities

April 24, 2020

Want to join an open discussion about utilising online platforms to engage with parish communities? The session aims to provide tools to build relationships and strengthen social media engagement with existing and new audiences. This workshop is open to both social media novices and experts to share experiences and knowledge.

On-line ministry with children

April 24, 2020

These are weird times and when things are uncertain, the ministry we do with children becomes more crucial. Safe environments that help kids grow without unnecessary anxiety and stress are a part of the responsibilities of adults right?

InterGenerate Australia Conference NOW ON-LINE!

April 24, 2020

There’s no doubt that the consensus in worship theology at the moment is that intergenerational approaches to church are the best path to thriving churches in the future. In a brilliant initiative, no matter where you are located, you will now be able to…

Way of Life – the way of love

February 20, 2020

“Intentional” is such a trendy word, folks have used it to describe the way they exercise, rest, work, even make coffee! But it’s trendy for good reason I reckon…it’s a powerful word, it so clearly describes what we want to say about focused energy, putting aside distraction and purpose.

Being Community

November 27, 2019

The new MISSION360: Opening the Circle module explores ways to be Jesus to those on the edges of our community.

Gospels - best sellers of the first century

November 27, 2019

Did you know the Gospel of Mark was the first book ever "published"?

Q&A about life’s big issues

November 27, 2019

Jump into the SFC Short Courses in your own way, in your own time. Thought provoking and stimulating conversations just waiting for your input!

Welcome to the Lord’s Supper

November 27, 2019

Inspiration for families with children in church, and plenty of practical resources for a welcome that's loud and clear.

New to inspire your faith: Faith Asking Questions

September 25, 2019

We here at FormEDfaith are happy to announce "FAITH ASKING QUESTIONS", the new St Francis College online short course. We made it! 17 experts answering 27 big faith questions as voted by members of the Anglican Diocese Southern Queensland. These are questions addressed in ways you'll never forget, to inspire your faith forever!

“So what’s Anglican mean?”

March 15, 2019

You’re at a barbeque and conversation with some new friends takes an interesting turn. You mention you went to church that morning, an Anglican one in fact. The next question? “So what’s Anglican mean?”

And you’d say…?

Got 2 Minutes?

March 15, 2019

The next St Francis College Short Course is taking shape: Facing Deep Questions! In order to work out what big questions we’ll explore, we’ve set up a short poll for you to spend two minutes with. Please take a moment or two to vote on the questions you’d like answered.

The 360 Project: news and stuff

February 15, 2019

Parishes and agencies in the Anglican Diocese Southern Queensland can book in now for the wonders of the 360 Project, delivered to you in your place! Just book a seminar, round up at least 10 people and Jonathan and/or Fiona will head to anywhere in the diocese to facilitate your choice.

Coming Soon - Being Anglican, an SFC Short Course

February 14, 2019

It’s only weeks away, a new St Francis College Short Course called Being Anglican.

Watch the teaser video here.

See Archbishop Phillip as he uses his wonderful teaching skills to unpack the distinctiveness of Anglican Christianity: the Middle Way through Scripture, Tradition and Reason.

Lent on your phone

February 14, 2019

Into the Desert is a great app for your smart phone from ABM. Useful at any time of year, this app especially comes into its own during Lent.

Coming this year ... excitement!

January 11, 2019

Obviously flying cars as in The Jetsons and Blade Runner should be with us this year but before we see those, we here at FormedFaith are working on some other exciting projects.

Learning about being Intergenerational...

January 11, 2019

Now that the “Why” of intergenerational ministry is well-established, more and more leaders and their churches are wanting to explore the “How” and the “What”.

Jonathan leaves RI

January 11, 2019

The start of 2019 marks the beginning of something different for me. This is the first year in which I won’t have anything to do with the ministry of Religious Instruction in our Queensland state schools. The ever wonderful Jonathan Kemp will be taking up that work directly.