Anglicans Ablaze Australian Conferences

Anglicans Ablaze Conference, Bardon, QLD
2024-07-19 18:30 - 2024-07-21 11:00 UTC | St Mary’s Anglican Church, Bardon, Queensland, 290 Simpson Road, Bardon, QLD, 4065, Australia
Commencing on Friday, 19th July to Sunday, 21st July St Mary’s Bardon is hosting the next Anglicans Ablaze mini-conference.
Here is what’s planned:
Friday 19 July
6:30pm Registrations
7:00pm Welcome & Worship. (Intro of the SOMA/ARNA team)
7:30pm Session 1 “We worship a Supernatural God”
Ian Lambert, (Chair of SOMA and Lead for ARNA) followed by Prayer/Ministry Time
Saturday 20 July
8:30am Doors open
8:45am Welcome, Worship and Prayer
9:00am Session 2 – “Freedom Of Life In The Spirit ” (Rom 8)
Tim Harris (Assistant Bishop Diocese of Adelaide)
9:45am mini break
10:00am Session 3 – SOMA Australia: The benefit of short-term mission AND
“Being Led by the Spirit in the Local Church” (Rom 8:14)
Melinda McMahon (National Director of SOMA and Ablaze Conferences Coordinator)
10:45am morning tea
11:15am Session 4 – “Hearing God’s Voice” – Rose Males
12:30am lunch
1:30pm Session 5 – “Lingering in the Presence of God”
Mark McDonald (ARNA)
2:30pm Electives
1. The Liberating Power of Divine Hospitality (Lisa McDonald)
2. The Spirit and Disability (Fiona and Tim Harris)
3. Activating the Prophetic (Rose Males)
4. When Healing Doesn’t Happen (Ian Lambert)
3:45pm afternoon tea
4.15pm Session 6 – Filled With The Spirit: Worship, Teaching, Healing
Ian Lambert (Chair of SOMA and Lead for ARNA)
SUNDAY Preacher – Tim Harris

Anglicans Ablaze Conference, Morisset, Newcastle, NSW
2024-10-11 18:30 - 2024-10-13 11:00 | Southlakes Anglican Church, Morisset, 33 Newcastle Street, Morisset, NSW, 2264, Australia
Friday, 11th October
6:30pm Registrations
7:00pm Welcome and Worship (Intro of the SOMA/ARNA team)
7:30pm We worship a Supernatural God – Bishop Ian Lambert,(Chair of SOMA and Lead for ARNA)
Saturday, 12th October
8:30am Registrations
8:45am Welcome, Worship and Prayer
9:00am Participating in the life of the Trinity – Dr Jacqueline Service
9:45am SOMA Intro to missions – Melinda McMahon
10:00am Spirit-led worship in the Anglican church – Rev Brett Watterson
10:45am morning tea (included in registration)
11:15am Standing strong in the Spiritual War – Rev Graeme Liersch
12:30pm lunch (included in registration)
1:30pm Participation in the work of the Spirit – Rev Natalie Quince
2:30pm Elective Workshops:
Elective 1 – Exploring Spiritual Gifts – Rev Colin Walters
Elective 2 – Choosing the Right Path for a Successful Life – A Surprising Answer – Rev John Davies
Elective 3 – When Healing Doesn’t Happen – Bp Ian Lambert
Elective 4 – Using the language of the Spirit in private & public – Rev Melinda McMahon
Elective 5 – Creating Semi-Abstract Works of Worship – Melle McMurray
3:45pm afternoon tea – (included in rego) rest until evening service
6.30pm Getting Activated in the Spirit – Rev Michael Marklew
8.00pm Close

Sunday, 13th October
9.00am – Bishop Ian Lambert to preach at Southlakes Anglican Church’s traditional service
*** Please note, seating is on wooden pews. Bring your own cushion to guarantee your comfort! ****

Anglicans Ablaze Sunnybank QLD
2025-06-20 - 2025-06-21 | St Barnabas Anglican Church, 189 Lister Street, Sunnybank, QLD, 4109, Australia
Theme: Unity in the Spirit
Dates: 20th – 21st June 2025
Location: St Barnabas Anglican Church, 189 Lister Street, Sunnybank QLD
Cost: $20.00 (Tickets available through Eventbrite) at:

Ablaze Anglican Renewal Conference: Unity in the Spirit Tickets, Fri 20/06/2025 at 6:00 pm | Eventbrite
Anglicans Ablaze Queensland 2025 is a Spirit-filled gathering for clergy and laity alike, created to encourage, equip, and renew the Church through vibrant worship, biblical teaching, prayer ministry, and deep fellowship. Rooted in our Anglican tradition and open to the transforming power of the Holy Spirit, this conference seeks to foster Unity in the Spirit across parishes, generations, and contexts.
Building on the momentum of the 2024 gathering, this year’s event features a blend of inspiring keynote teaching, grassroots testimony, and practical workshops, all designed to empower attendees to return to their local contexts refreshed, equipped, and ready to carry renewal, while also contributing to what God is doing in the broader diocesan family.
Keynote Speaker
The Rev’d Dr Tim Watson
Canon Precentor, St Paul’s Cathedral Melbourne
Tim brings a rich depth of Anglican liturgical theology and charismatic experience, offering insight into how the Holy Spirit breathes life into Word and Sacrament, and how unity is shaped at the heart of worship.
Local Speakers

The Rev’d Peter Jeffery – Rector of Bardon and Anglican Renewal Network Hub Leader
The Rev’d Scott Windred – Rector of Sunnybank and host of this year’s conference

These local leaders represent a Spirit-led expression of Anglicanism, committed to seeing the Church renewed in prayer, mission, and spiritual gifts. Additional local speakers will be confirmed shortly, each bringing unique insight and testimony of how the Holy Spirit is moving across our diocese.
Workshops (To Be Confirmed)
Workshops will provide practical and Spirit-filled equipping for ministry in a variety of contexts. Topics may include:

Spirit-Led Worship – Exploring how worship can become a place of encounter, freedom, and unity in the Spirit.
Spirit-Led Schools – Encouraging those involved in Anglican education to cultivate environments open to the Spirit’s leading.
Hospitality and Evangelism – Discovering how Spirit-empowered welcome and witness can transform communities.
Mission – Engaging with the Spirit’s call to go beyond the church walls with boldness and compassion.
Healing – Creating space for prayer, wholeness, and the restorative work of the Spirit in parish life.

A final list of workshops will be released closer to the event, with opportunities for attendees to choose sessions that best support their gifts and ministry needs.
Come and be renewed. Come and be unified. Come and be set ablaze.
Come, Holy Spirit.

Anglicans Ablaze Hope For Renewal | Hawthorn VIC
2025-11-14 - 2025-11-15 | St Columb’s Anglican Church, Hawthorn, 5 St Columb's Street, Hawthorn, Victoria, 3122, Australia
— Hope for Renewal —
Dear friends in ministry,
We warmly invite you to join us at the Anglicans Ablaze Renewal Conference 2025, a gathering of Anglican ministers, teams, and people passionate about renewal in the Church. Hosted at St Columb’s in Hawthorn, this conference is designed to encourage, equip, and connect those seeking personal and corporate renewal in their parishes.
Here is what we’ve got involved:
Friday, 14th November
9:00am Preconference prayer
10:00am Arrival and registration
10:30am Leadership Session 1 | Welcome to St Columbs
10:40am Intro to Sharing of Ministries Abroad (SOMA) Melinda McMahon
10:45am Intro to Anglican Renewal Network Australia (ARNA)
Bishop Ian Lambert (Honorary Chair of SOMA and Lead for ARNA)
11:15am Workshop – What shifts are needed to see renewal in the Anglican Church of Australia?
12.:30pm Leadership Session 2 |
Lamentations and Grace in the ‘waiting’ for renewal.
A blessing for those who labour in the vineyard
1.30pm Lunch Break
2.45pm Leadership Session 3 | Renewal leads to action
Worship and prayer ministry
3.30pm Seeking the Presence of God in prayer
5.30 pm Leaders group dinner
7.00pm Arrival and registration
7.30pm Main Session 1 | Renewal begins with personal renewal
9.00pm Prayer ministry and quiet prayer
Saturday, 15th November
8:00am Morning Prayer Session
9:00am Coffee & Arrival
9:45am Main Session 2 | Bible Study: Luke 5:1-11
11.00am Morning Tea
12:00pm Main Session 3 | Stories of Renewal in the local church
1:15pm Lunch Break
2:15pm Main Session 4 | Listening to the leading of the Holy Spirit
4:00pm Closing Session – The journey of renewal
5.00pm Close or continuing fellowship over dinner
Sunday – Worship with Us or Return to Your Parish

10am Sunday 16th November
You’re welcome to stay and worship with us on Sunday, or head back to your own church to continue the work of renewal locally.

Come with a Team
We believe that personal renewal is vital—but even more powerful is corporate renewal. When teams are inspired together, the impact on our parishes multiplies. Let’s gather to seek God’s renewal for the Anglican Church in Australia.
Practical Details

Food & Coffee:
We’ll provide meals for those travelling, and we’re surrounded by excellent coffee shops and eateries for you to enjoy.
Transport:
The venue is close to Glenferrie Train Station and serviced by trams on Glenferrie Road, making travel easy.
Accommodation:
There are plenty of Airbnb options and local hotel stays in Hawthorn. You could also try closer to the city and travel by public transport.

We’d love to see you in Melbourne this November.
If you have any questions or need assistance, please don’t hesitate to contact us.
We look forward to seeing you in November.
Rev. Mark McDonald
The Anglican Renewal Conference Team Leader
contact Mark directly
