Hope for Renewal

Friday 14 – Saturday 15 November 2025
St Columb’s Anglican Church, Hawthorn, VIC

“Put out into deep water, and let down the nets for a catch.” — Luke 5:4

In Luke 5, we find Peter—exhausted from a fruitless night of fishing—listening to Jesus teach the crowd from the boat. Though weary, he responds to Jesus’ call to go deeper for another catch of fish. What follows is a miraculous catch, so abundant it requires another boat to help haul it in.

This November, we invite you to respond to that same call to go deeper with Jesus.

The Anglican Renewal Conference is a gathering for Anglican ministers and leaders who sense that God is stirring something new in our churches. It’s a time to reflect, renew, and reimagine what it means to lead communities of faith in this season.

Why Come?

  • Renew Your Vision: Explore what God might be birthing in the church today—not just reviving past movements, but discerning fresh expressions of mission and renewal.
  • Prepare the Nets: Learn how to ready your church for a new catch—spiritually and missionally.
  • Catch the Fire Together: Bring your team and catch a shared vision for renewal that can transform your local context. We’d love you to display our conference poster on your church noticeboard. Download here

This is more than a conference. It’s a moment to listen to Jesus, push out into deeper waters, and prepare for the abundance He longs to bring.

Here’s a short video from our conference organiser: Reverend Mark Macdonald.

Here is what we’ve got planned:

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 prayer5.30 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.

Team Sessions: 7pm – 9pm Friday 14th November and 9am – 5pm Saturday 15th November

Location: St Columb’s Anglican Church, Hawthorn
Audience: Anyone in a local church who is ready to experience renewal
Let’s gather. Let’s pray. Let’s prepare for the catch.

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We look forward to seeing you in November.
Rev. Mark McDonald
The Anglican Renewal Conference Team Leader