Nov 28, 2024 | Evangelism, Preparation, Resources, Welcoming
This article is provided by an Anglican parish in the Diocese of Adelaide: Chalk It Up for Hope: How ‘Hope25’ Chalk Campaigns Can Spark Conversations With the Australian Anglican program Hope25 set to inspire communities nationwide, churches (and...
Nov 14, 2024 | Conferences and events, Preparation
We’re running a free Hope25 Webinar with Julie-anne Laird from City to City Australia, who has been working in the area of training up the ‘everyday Christian’ to work out what it means to be able to share the ‘Hope’ we have. Lay people...
Nov 14, 2024 | Newsletter
This newsletter’s theme is to consider parish evangelism training with some suggested resources. Here is a printable PDF worksheet of the main article with discussion questions: Hope25 Newsletter #6 – Invest in Training for EvangelismDownload Please sign up to...
Oct 22, 2024 | News, Podcast, Prayer, Preparation, Relationships, Resources, Welcoming
In this episode of the Hope25 podcast, hosts Michael Calder and Christy Capper welcome Geoff Folland, the National Director of Power to Change Australia. They discuss the importance of evangelism, reframing it as a personal journey rather than a daunting task. Geoff...
Oct 17, 2024 | Preparation, Resources
Here is a short 2 minute video introduction to Hope25 from the Anglican Diocese of Melbourne Synod in October 2024. It may inspire parish councils and others to join the...
Oct 15, 2024 | Bible Studies, Resources, Theology
The Rev’d Peter Rose OAM, offers a series of devotional reflections on the theme of Hope in his blog articles below. What is a Christian hope? (part 1) What is a Christian hope? (part 2) To Live Without Hope (part 1) To Live Without Hope (part 2) To Live Without Hope...
Oct 8, 2024 | Evangelism, Faith Formation Courses, News, Podcast, Preparation, Relationships
In this episode of the Hope25 podcast, hosts Michael Calder and Christy Capper engage with Al James, a youth ministry advisor, discussing the challenges and opportunities in youth ministry today. They explore the importance of evangelism, the role of community, and...
Oct 6, 2024 | Bible Studies, Preparation, Resources
Australian Anglican Bishops unite in publishing this series of Lenten Studies on hope. Click here to purchase the Hope25 Lenten Study Book from Garratt Publishing. Update: Now available on these ebook platforms: Kobo...
Oct 1, 2024 | Newsletter, Resources, Welcoming
This newsletter’s theme is to pursue excellence in our Sunday welcoming culture at church. Here is a printable PDF worksheet of the main article with discussion questions: Newsletter #5 – Refocus the Welcoming Lens of Your ChurchDownload Please sign up to...
Sep 29, 2024 | Liturgy, Prayer, Resources
Judy Blomfield from the parish of All Saints Kempsey, NSW, in the Diocese of Grafton, provided the following prayer resource. Hope25 Prayer Litany All Saints Prayer Group HOPE: For You Lord are my hope.You are my confidence,O God from my youth upward. Psalm 71:5 H...
