AYCF

08/10/2026

Join St Andrew’s Springfield church on Saturday, 31 October from 5:00pm onwards for their biggest event of the year - Carnival of the Light! For more details follow the link in the comments section. On Insta go through to Link tree and click on Events.

06/10/2026

AYCF at the Tween Holiday Day at the Cathedral - September 23. What a fun day I had at the Tween Day organised by the team at the Cathedral. Food craft, paper plane flying competitions, writing our own prays of thanks, Bible study, hymn singing and a visit to the bell tower were amongst the activities. When we were up in the bell tower and the kids got a chance to ring the bells I did wonder what people on the street thought of our sounds! We finished the day with a Eucharist service where the kids shared their insights from their Bible study on Matthew 10 and sang the hymns we had practised. Thank you Rev'd Julia for organising a wonderful day for the young people.

14/09/2026

Intergenerate Conference coming up Oct 10. St Peter's Anglican Church Maroochydore. To register follow the link in the comments.

Hi everyone,
Just a brief follow up as we move toward the Intergenerate Australia Conference. There’s a real sense of momentum building as parishes lean into growing, learning, and imagining what intergenerational worship can look like in their own communities.
If you’re planning to attend, please register as soon as possible. Register now: www.intergenerate.com.au/events

It’s going to be a rich day of practical equipping, shared wisdom, and fresh ideas for ministry with all ages together.
Thanks again for helping us spread the word.
Bless ya
Rev Canon Tania Eichler

13/09/2026

Join us for 'Pass it On', Monday September 21. 10:30 to 11:30am with guest speaker Jude Markland. Jude Markland is an Anglican chaplain and experienced spiritual care practitioner who has served at Queensland Children’s Hospital, including as Spiritual Care Coordinator. Her ministry has involved walking alongside children, young people and their families through illness, uncertainty, grief, loss and bereavement.
Jude is passionate about providing compassionate spiritual care that honours each child and family’s own beliefs, values and experiences. She has a particular interest in how we can gently and authentically support children as they encounter grief and loss, creating safe spaces for difficult questions, emotions, hope and meaning.

08/09/2026

Cathedral Tween Day (grades 3 to 8), Wednesday sept 23. 8:30 to 4pm.
With September holidays coming up why not pop along to the Tween Day at the cathedral. Lots of fun to be had - exploring the towers and the staircases as well as music, art and cooking and who can forget the pizza lunch!
For more information or to register email Julia [email protected]
❤️

07/09/2026

On Sept 6, Aaron, long term supporter of AYCF, and myself took the opportunity extended to us from Queensland Churches Together to attend an Interfaith Conference on Conflict Management, hosted by The Australian Pakistan National Association (APNA). This conference marked APNA"s 10th anniversary hosting the annual interfaith event and this time at QLD Parliament House. Aaraon was invited to speak on how his Christian faith helps in conflict management along with other young people from different faith backgrounds. He had 3 minutes to speak and did a great job representing the Christian faith. Bahai, Buddhism, Isam, Judaism, Sikhism, Hinduism, Islam as well as Christianity were all represented at the conference. Aaron is photographed with Bishop Bartholomew of Brisbane from the Russian Orthodox church.

17/08/2026

'Pass it On' will be online August 25, 12 to 1pm. With guest speaker Bettrys Lowe from St Bart's Toowoomba sharing with us in the topic "Teaching the Bible to Kids!"
Bettrys is currently the Director of Children, Youth, and Families at St Bart's. Her role focuses on weekly curriculum development (0-18years), delivery of content, leading teams, developing leaders, children's ministry consultation, and being part of the Chapel team at Toowoomba Anglican School. Bettrys is a qualified teacher and loves finding creative ways that might help children know and love Jesus. Contact Juliet Briner if you would like to come along. [email protected]

29/07/2026

Later this year, AYAM will host a retreat at Mt Alford, offering the perfect blend of community, rest and spiritual exploration. Join other young adults at beautiful Mount Alford Lodge from Friday 27 November to Sunday 29 November for a relaxed and welcoming weekend. There will be plenty of time to build friendships, enjoy the peaceful surroundings, and engage in a thoughtful program designed to help you explore your faith, wherever you're at on your journey.

Whether you're looking to connect with others, deepen your faith, or simply take time away from the busyness of life, this retreat offers a meaningful opportunity to do just that. Register before Oct 1 to secure early bird rate $150. Registration link in comments.

28/07/2026

Our very Own St Peter's, Maroochydore will be hosting Intergenerate conference 2026 - Planted to Flourish! Oct 10, 2026. Intergenerate Australia and New Zealand

New 'Planted to Flourish' events are being announced in Australia in 2026. Mark it in your diaries to be there.

20/07/2026

The next 'Pass it On' online session is coming up Thursday, July 30, 7 to 8pm with guest speaker Rev'd Micheal Stalley. He will be sharing from his experience in intergenerational ministry. To register contact email Juliet [email protected]
Read on to understand Micheal's practise...

My work in intergenerational ministry has been shaped by several deeply held convictions about worship, community and faith formation. At the heart of this work is the belief that Christian community is not simply strengthened by good relationships; rather, the quality of our relationships is itself central to the proclamation of the Gospel.

I am also convinced that God is often encountered most powerfully when people of difference (including ages), experiences and perspectives are brought into genuine relationship with one another. In those encounters, the whole community has the opportunity to be shaped, challenged and transformed.

These convictions have led to a long-standing commitment to intergenerational ministry in both local and wider church contexts. I have attended the Intergenerate Conference in the United States, served for more than five years on the Intergenerate Australia and New Zealand planning team, and contributed to the Engage All Ages podcast, which encourages churches to bring the generations closer together.

Alongside this wider involvement, I bring 26 years of professional and faithful practice across diverse ministry contexts within the Anglican Church Southern Queensland. This experience includes the practical work of parish leadership, worship planning, faith formation, community engagement and change leadership. I have both experience of successful initiatives and things that did not work.

I approach intergenerational ministry not as a program to be added to church life, but as a way of reimagining how the whole community worships, learns, serves and grows together in Christ.