Faith Education and Spirituality
Develop a spirituality for the real world.
We believe faith grows best in community—through curiosity and questions, shared stories and space for reflection.
No matter where you are on the journey - whether you are drawn to study, contemplative practices, or simply enjoy a good conversation with fellow travelers, there’s a place for you at Kenmore-Brookfield to explore, grow and be supported on your journey.
Children • Youth • Study and Reading Groups • Conversations that Matter • Meditation and Contemplative Practice • Faith Daily • Further Resources
Children
Children are an integral part of our church family and an important part the life of our community.
A Children’s play area is located inside the church at Kenmore as well as outside on the grass beyond the courtyard.
The 9:30am Family eucharist is a relaxed service with a children’s talk and activity time for kids. Colouring/activity sheets are also provided to fill in during the service or take home.
Four times a year we hold Messy Church - a creative, activity-based service for all ages full of arts, crafts, games and something to eat!
Look out for special services including Blessing of the Backpacks on the first Sunday in February, the Blessing of the Animals on the first Sunday in October, and Family Christmas with interactive nativity play on Christmas Eve! (Dress up as someone from the Christmas story!)
Youth
Teenspirit is a space for high school-aged youth to explore faith through fun, friendship, scripture, and food. TeenSpirit is held on the first Sunday of every month Feb - Dec 4pm, leading into the Spiritalive contemporary service at 5pm and community meal.
What to expect:
Great fun playing indoor and outdoor games.
Meet new people and make friends of a similar age.
Safe and inclusive group discussions on Bible readings.
Learn how to use the teachings of Jesus in real life.
Just bring yourself! (And a friend or two if you like).
Study and Reading Groups
One of the best ways to explore faith is in conversation with others. Small groups are a great way to make friends and find companions for the journey.
Tuesdays 11am We Make the Road by Walking A discussion group following the liturgical year with Rev’d Deb commencing in September
Tuesdays 6.30pm Spirituality That Matters A seasonal study group with Rev’d Deb (usually Lent, June and September.)
Wednesdays 1pm Bible Study with Mary Rose
Saturdays 10am Bookclub meeting on the 2nd and 4th weeks of the month to read contemporary spiritual books, such as the writings of Richard Rohr, John Bradley, Sr Frances Teresa OSC etc.
Conversations that Matter
Three or four times a year we host speakers, films, music or artists that spark ideas, explore topics of interest or help us learn about current issues in our world.
Keep an eye on our calendar to see what’s coming up.
Meditation and Contemplative Practice
Monday 6.30pm Meditation: A time of simplicity, stillness and silence in the tradition of the World Community for Christian Meditation.
Sundays 5.30pm at the Old Friary: 1st Sun Celtic Contemplative, 2nd Sun Eucharist, 3rd Sun Taize, 4th Sun Agape, 5th Sun Reflective/Labyrinth Walk
Quiet Mornings/Afternoons are held three or four times a year with a guest speaker and/or focus on spiritual reflection / practice. Check the calendar to see what’s coming up.
Faith Daily
During COVID lock-down members of our community began writing daily personal reflections on the gospel and sharing them with each other as a means of staying in touch and continuing the conversation about our experiences of faith. These proved so helpful that they continue on today.
If you would like to receive these daily reflections, please email the office to subscribe.
Further Resources
The Roscoe Library Milton holds a vast arrange of theological and spiritual resources available for borrowing. Anyone can join!
St Francis College offers a range of free, online short courses as well as University degree subjects for auditing or accreditation.
If you a searching for a Spiritual Director or training in spiritual direction training the College will be able to assist you.
Anglican Focus is our Diocesan News site
Embracing God's Complex World: is a daily devotional from St John’s Anglican Cathedral Brisbane, using The Inclusive Bible translation. Inspired by Australian nature and adaptive ecosystems, it offers wisdom for embracing change with faith while fostering inclusive, connected communities.
Holy Hermits offers a 100% online space to gather, engage in worship, contemplation and prayer and offer ministry gifts online together.
On the Way Podcast conversations with theologians and thinkers from all over the world
National Comprehensive Anglican Network promoting a comprehensive Anglicanism in Australia.
Another Place to Party news from Australian Anglicanism highlighting the voices of diverse Anglicans.
Ecumenical Musings exploring the Australian ecumenical scene
Queensland Churches Together is a community wide network of Christians committed to a common vision of the Gospel in our State. It embraces a diversity of Church communities, ancient and modern that seek to collaborate and promote the cause of Christian Unity.
