Posts by Anglican Diocese of Ballarat
Children’s Ministry Resources
Many smaller congregations seek to welcome and support children, but don’t have them every week, and/or they may visit at unexpected times. Here are a few ideas to help your church be ready for children, without high costs or creating unnecessary work.
Read MoreAdvent 2025
This year the MDC is offering two Advent suggestions. A series of reflections based on Advent Hymns and a personal Advent Retreat written by Rev James Wood from Warracknabeal.
Read MorePresidential Address 2025
Bishop Garry’s last Presidential address to the Synod focused on Epistemological Hubris. You can download it below.
Read MoreLord Teach us to Pray
A short guide to assist you as you learn to pray. This document is designed to be provided at the entrances to churches or at information tables at parish events.
Read MoreStretch Sunday
Join with us as we commemorate the ‘Father of the Diocese of Ballarat’ Theodore Carlos Benoni Stretch (11 August)
Read MoreWE BELIEVE – 1700 years of the Nicene Creed
This year is the 1700th anniversary of the Nicene Creed. We encourage you to mark this year by devoting some time to focussing on the creed, both personally and as a congregation.
Read MoreBible Reading Challenge 2025
The aim of the Bible Reading Challenge is to encourage every person in the dioceses of Ballarat and Gippsland to read their Bible every day during the month of June. We hope that you enjoy this so much that you continue reading your Bible every day of the year!
Read More150th Anniversary Resources
Below are a number of practical resources parishes can use to advertise and celebrate our 150th year, including a logo, prayer and hymn.
Read MoreEaster Services 2025
The Anglican Diocese of Ballarat invites you to Celebrate Easter in one of our local Churches
Read MoreChristmas Services 2024
The Anglican Church invites you to Celebrate Christmas in one of our local Churches. (Services are printed where supplied)
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