Sep 18, 2024 | News, Preparation, Resources, Synod
At the recent Diocesan Synod for Canberra and Goulburn, the Hope25 motion going to all dioceses across Australia was passed unanimously. In putting the motion, The Ven Jonathan Holt (Archdeacon for Canberra South and Queanbeyan District; Rector of Lanyon Valley...
Sep 12, 2024 | Evangelism, Podcast, Preparation, Resources
In this episode Christy Capper speaks to Archbishop Stephen Cottrell about the Emmaus Road Journey and resources for sharing hope in Jesus. For more information about the Pilgrim course see: www.churchofengland.org/resources/pilgrim-course Listen: Episode Summary: In...
Sep 8, 2024 | Newsletter, Relationships, Resources
In this newsletter, we urge members of the parish to consider how they can invest in their relationships with those they wish to share the hope that Jesus brings. Here is a printable PDF worksheet of the main article with discussion questions: Hope25 Newsletter #4...
Sep 5, 2024 | Preaching, Preparation, Resources
Bishop Mark Calder designed this preaching series on “Hope” for his diocese, and they offer it for anyone else to consider using for preaching or parish Bible studies. Date:Hope 25 SeriesTitle: HOPE FOR Scripture ReferenceApr. 27Easter 2The HopelessJohn...
Sep 3, 2024 | Podcast, Relationships, Resources
In this episode Christy Capper and Michael Calder chat with Cathy Ross on the theological topic of “hospitality”. Episode Summary: In this conversation, Cathy Ross discusses the concept of hospitality and its role in mission and the church. She highlights...
Sep 1, 2024 | Evangelism, Resources, Training, Training Courses
We thank the Rev Dr Stephen Abbott for making this video training material available. The videos were recorded over four weeks at St Clements Kingston Anglican Church in Tasmania in May 2024. These would make for great small group or churchwide four weeks of training...
Aug 31, 2024 | Evangelism, Faith Formation Courses, Podcast, Resources, Training, Training Courses
Hosted by Christy Capper. Julie-anne Laird is the author of the evangelism training course called “The Ripple Effect”. For more information: https://www.ripple-effect.net.au/ Episode Summary: Julie-anne Laird shares her background and journey in ministry,...
Aug 21, 2024 | Preparation, Resources, Training
Over one hundred people from across the Diocese of Canberra and Goulburn gathered in St Saviour’s Cathedral, Goulburn, on Saturday, 17th August, to think more and pray more about the Hope25 project. We were blessed to have Glen Scrivener, from Speak Life, speak to us...
Aug 15, 2024 | Bible Studies, Chinese, Evangelism, Preparation, Resources, Training
Two Ways To Live is a popular short gospel presentation written with Australians in mind. It is available in an attractive multimedia website format: www.twowaystolive.com This would be a good link that could be shared with a friend via email or SMS message or on...
Aug 10, 2024 | Books, Evangelism, Relationships, Resources
How to talk about Jesus (without being that guy!) This is the title of a really accessible book on evangelism written by Australian author Sam Chan. An interview with Sam about the book can be found here. It was shortlisted for the 2021 Christian Book of the Year. As...
