About

Originally developed in response to the arrival of pandemic in March 2020 for the community of St John's Bulimba Brisbane, Holy Hermits Online is now boundary-less and geographically free to invite people from everywhere to join in and live as the Body of Christ online.

Having the space available for those who attend to interact with one another and with the liturgy, by offering their ministry gifts, makes this community engagement unique.

With inclusivity and invitational values driving the ministry, Holy Hermits Online enables people who may not have been able to exercise their ministry gifts in a physical Church setting, to function as a member of the body of Christ in an authentic and meaningful way.

By being free of building management or geographical limitations the focus of community connection and pastoral care are paramount for Holy Hermits Online.

Inspired by the Holy Hermits from our history we are encouraged by their examples to make space for God to transform our lives and the lives of those around us through us. 

•  offers space for people who are vulnerable to C-19, to gather online, participate and offer their gifts in Christian vocation and worship, from home.
• creates a holding space, or safety net, for those who may have fallen away from their local Church and are awaiting safer times to return.
• can be a landing zone for those who are seeking, dipping their toes in the faith pool, before they transition to attending a local Church. 
• offers an accessible and meaningful way to engage in community and connect with God and others, for those who may not be seeking physical church attendance.
• can be an accessible ministry for those in rural community, as well as beyond borders, as it is not limited by geography, being completely online.  
• is accessible for those who are travelling away from their current community or are under the weather, so they don't miss out on their date with God at Church each week.
• can join families together who are geographically apart, so they can attend worship together.
• provides a more focused space for experiencing the presence of God in the liturgy, without the distraction often presented at a physical gathering.