THEME: ADVENT Hope, watching with eyes of faith Take a moment to consciously step into this new season of Advent. What are you hoping for this season? In Jeremiah 33:14-16, the prophet speaks of a time when God will fulfill His promise to Israel and Judah by raising a righteous Branch from David’s line. This...
As the Liturgical Year comes to an end, we are reminded, one last time, of the focus of Christ’s life, which is also our calling – the Reign of God. It is tempting to view Christ’s Reign as a conquering, all-powerful, phenomenon that will violently destroy human power systems, but that would be to misunderstand...
THEME: How are we to respond when we face the violent upheaval of our world, or when others use mockery to dominate us in personal power plays? What does it mean to trust in God’s grace and protection, to live out the peace and justice of God’s Reign in a world of war and injustice?...
THEME: The importance of seeing and valuing individuals, especially those who might be easily overlooked, and recognising the profound impact of their faith and actions: What does faith look like? How does faith connect to power and wealth? What part do we play as we seek to trust in God? These are some of the...
MESSAGE 3 November 2024 – ALL SOULS – 24th Sunday after PENTECOST YEAR B THEME: Lazarus – we’ve all been like Lazarus, dead and lifeless, wrapped up like corpses, bound up by all that the world lays on us, until Jesus calls us out, of the tomb and offers us release from everything that binds us...
MESSAGE 27 October – 23rd Sunday after PENTECOST YEAR B THEME: This week reveals the importance of restorative relationships in our experience of God’s restoration, and in the quest for a world of justice, peace and love. What do you want me to do for you? What do you need? Jesus is asking a...
MESSAGE 20 October – 22nd Sunday after PENTECOST YEAR B THEME: Greatness in the Kingdom of God Greatness in God’s eyes is quite different from greatness in the eyes of the world. To sit at Christ’s right hand is to hang with thieves, to dine with sinners, to serve tirelessly. Indeed, to drink the...
The question of suffering may absorb the minds of theologians & philosophers, but it is not an issue to be debated. Nor is it a problem to be solved. Rather, suffering is a reality to be entered into with compassion and mercy in the name of Christ. When we encounter those who suffer, the Gospel...
Human beings are not created to live alone, but for connection, community and relationship. Our relationships are not just with one another, but with the God who created us as well. But, all of these relationships are destroyed when we become unfaithful, or we when we allow our commitments to be weakened or broken by...
Esther 7:1-6, 7:9-10; 9:20-22 Courage and Divine Justice: In this dramatic story, Queen Esther bravely reveals the wicked plot of Haman, who sought to destroy her people. Her courage leads to Haman’s downfall, as he faces the very fate he intended for others. This passage highlights the power of standing up for justice and the...
