Apr 17, 2025 | Devotion, Liturgy, Prayer, Resources, Training
We thank the Rev Dr Elizabeth Smith, Mission Priest, Parish of The Goldfields, for these liturgical resources. Elizabeth is also a member of the General Synod Liturgy Commission: The first file (Word, because so much easier for people to cut and paste into their...
Apr 17, 2025 | Evangelism, News, Prayer, Preparation, Relationships, Resources, Sermons, Training, Welcoming
The Hope25 Youtube channel has several 5-minute training videos specially written for Australian Anglicans. We thank City to City Australia and the presenters for their help with these videos. Each video could be used for small group discussions or Hope25 parish team...
Apr 12, 2025 | Bible Studies, News, Preaching, Resources, Sermons
The Diocese of Perth offers a series of YouTube video sermons based on the Sunday lectionary Gospel readings, provided as a resource for the Hope25 Anglican project. These sermons are intended to support reflection on Scripture and the sharing of Christ’s hope....
Apr 9, 2025 | Liturgy, News, Podcast, Prayer, Preaching, Preparation, Resources, Theology
In this episode of the Hope25 podcast, hosts Michael Calder and Christy Capper engage with guests Dane Courtney, Rhys Bezzant, and Elizabeth Smith to explore the significance of liturgy in church services, particularly during the Easter season. They discuss the role...
Apr 8, 2025 | Conferences and events, Devotion, Liturgy, News, Preaching, Resources
At the start of the year, St Michael’s Anglican Church Mitcham (Adelaide Diocese), in partnership with St Barnabas College’s Festival of Hope in Theology and the Arts, launched a national Hymn Writing Competition to create new hymns for Hope25. A total of 27 entries...
Apr 2, 2025 | Conferences and events, News, Preparation, Resources
This week, the Bishops of the Anglican Church of Australia gathered in WA to pray and discuss Hope25. Here are some photos of projects from various dioceses. May parishes be inspired by some of the ideas represented here!
Mar 26, 2025 | Evangelism, News, Preparation, Resources
We are pleased to share this video which is presented by the Anglican Diocese of Bathurst with editing from Olive Tree Media Australia. We hope it may be useful for Anglican parishes across the nation to play and share to inspire them to share Jesus. The original...
Mar 25, 2025 | Conferences and events, News, Preaching, Resources
Hope25 Project Officer, Rev Christy Capper, is interviewed for the Lambeth Conference website: www.lambethconference.org/hope25-australian-mission-project-aims-to-share-hope-in-an-uncertain-world/ The Lambeth website has a special coverage on the Lambeth Call to...
Mar 25, 2025 | News, Podcast, Preparation, Resources, Sermons, Theology
In this conversation, Reverend Dr. Graeme Goldsworthy discusses the concept of biblical theology, focusing on the theme of hope throughout the Bible. He explores how hope is defined in a biblical context, contrasting it with secular interpretations. The discussion...
Mar 18, 2025 | Faith Formation Courses, News, Podcast, Prayer, Preparation, Resources
In this episode of the HOPE25 podcast, hosts Christy Capper and Michael Calder discuss the essential steps for churches to engage in outreach during the HOPE25 initiative effectively. This is an episode to use in a small group or parish council planning session for...
