Are your spiritual tanks drained? Are you trying to minister while on empty?
Finally! An event to refill, refresh and revive the soul – right here in Gippsland, Victoria.
To enliven the Centenary Celebration, the Anglican Parish of Inverloch and Wonthaggi are teaming up with two long-standing spiritual renewal ministries to create a powerful week-long mission, which will culminate in a three-day mini-conference bringing refreshment and revitalisation to all participants.
From Sunday 5th May to Sunday 12th May teams from both the Anglican Renewal Network Australia (ARNA) and Sharing of Ministries Abroad (SOMA), will minister alongside each other weaving together a program designed to refresh, equip and invigorate all ages in the work and ministry of the Holy Spirit.
In conjunction with missional activities offered by SOMA team members, this centenary celebration culminates in the Australia’s first Anglicans Ablaze mini-conference.
Here is a snapshot of what’s in store for participants:
The centenary mission starts at Inverloch on Sunday, 5th May with a combined service at 10 am. The Right Reverend Richard Treloar, Bishop of Gippsland will lead the celebrations. During the week the SOMA team assisting Bishop Ian and Jill Lambert, Chair of SOMA Australia, will minister throughout the Parish with numerous teaching and ministry events.
For the first portion of the week, participants can join SOMA Team members on a Journey of self-discovery in God, there are even activities for the oldies.
On Wednesday evening, a host of ministers from various dioceses, led by Rev Melinda McMahon (National Director of SOMA) will gather at 6pm for a healing service, where the gifts of the Spirit will be utilized to encourage, equip and build up those who attend, and personal healing prayer will be available.
On Ascension Thursday, the SOMA Team will continue ministering with lay and clergy leaders with more Bible studies occurring in the afternoon.
At 6pm Canon Gill Varcoe will shine a spotlight on the ministry of The Holy Spirit – Past, Present and Future during an evening Ascension Day Celebration Service.
With heightened spiritual momentum we move from Inverloch to Wonthaggi, kicking off the first Anglicans Ablaze mini-conference for 2024.
In an effort to keep the fire of spiritual renewal burning around Australia, SOMA and ARNA are organising three Anglicans Ablaze conferences throughout this year. Inverloch and Wonthaggi’s centenary celebrations represents the first Anglicans Ablaze conference, with subsequent conferences being held in Queensland, from 19th-21st July at Bardon Anglican Church. Then in New South Wales, from later in the year from 11th-13th October Southlakes Anglican Church in Morisset, Lake Macquarie will be set ablaze. Registrations for all three conferences are open at the Anglicans Ablaze Conference website.
We are inviting Anglicans from every corner of Australia to join us at one of the three Anglicans Ablaze mini-conferences, each designed to provide a sanctuary in which to refresh, empower and equip believers to walk out their spiritual journey in the power of the Spirit.
Anglicans Ablaze Conference Wonthaggi
The first Victorian Anglicans Ablaze mini-conference kicks off on Friday 10th May at 6.30 pm St George’s Wonthaggi’s evening service, specifically designed to equip spiritual leaders for service in their local parish.
Then on Saturday, from 10 am to 4.30 pm a number of workshops are being organised including topics such as: The person and work of the Holy Spirit and the healing ministry in the local church.
After lunch participants may choose from a number of small group electives delving further into topics such as moving in the prophetic, unpacking the fruit of the Spirit, women’s small group ministry and how to respond when healing doesn’t come.
The conference climaxes with Reverend Dr Teresa Parish speaking on how every believer can be filled with the Holy Spirit. Of course, being filled with the Spirit is never a once only event, so why not come along and be immersed again!
In a world that often leaves Christians feeling spiritually depleted, this Anglicans Ablaze mini-conference and SOMA mission stands as an oasis of spiritual refreshment. It serves as a reminder that, even in our busiest moments, when we set aside time for rest, renewal, and empowerment, we may continue our journey with a revitalized spirit, and a renewed sense of purpose in fulfilling God’s mission.