Who we say we are. Love Embodied
Part Three of a reflection series for Christ Church Uniting, 10 September 2023 with Romans 12:9–13; 13:8–10 A statement of hope With Romans 12:9–21 May our love [...]
Who we say we are. Mutually Embracing
Part Two of a reflection series for Christ Church Uniting, Wayville, 3 September 2023 with Romans 12:9–21 Fully human together I mentioned in my response in the induction [...]
Who we say we are. One Body
Part One of a reflection series for Christ Church Uniting, Wayville, 27 August 2023 with Romans 12:1–8 On the basis of holiness As we reflect today, we will start [...]
Art for The Voice
The Effective Living Centre is co-hosting Indigenous arts events this week in support of the proposed First Nations Voice to Parliament. Tuesday evening, a film screening and conversation with the director; this weekend [...]
Joseph, his brothers, and absurd generosity
Reflection for Christ Church Uniting, Wayville, 20 August The beginning of the story of Joseph and Bros. Joseph, son of Rachel and Jacob son of Rebekah and Isaac son [...]
Holding Light together
Minister's reply – service of induction to Christ Church Uniting, Wayville Being from a family of teachers, one of the gifts I have received is an insatiable desire to learn. [...]
I incline my heart
Reflecting on Psalm 119:105–112 and Matthew 13:1–9 Falling seeds Listen. Life scatters seeds indiscriminately. Seeds of hope, of peace, of kindness; seeds of joy, of love, of wisdom. Falling [...]
The song your ancestors taught you
Reflection for Pilgrim Uniting Church, 9 July 2023 an adaptation of Matthew 11:16–19, 25–30 by Sarah Agnew for worship in NAIDOC week What if it happened today? What if it happened like this, [...]
Here is love
Reflection for a wedding, 1 July 2023 To love is not to possess - James Kavanaugh To love is not to possess, To own or imprison, Nor to lose [...]
Sacred Presence in Fractured Lives
Reflection for Pilgrim Uniting Church, 25 June 2023 Sarah's turn as God promised, though I had laughed to think of motherhood, shocked to think of motherhood, afraid of motherhood [...]
Of miracles and laughter
Reflection for Pilgrim Uniting Church, 18 June 2023 Sarah laughed Read aloud or listen to Genesis 18:1–15. How did Sarah laugh? What do you hear and imagine of Sarah's [...]
Trinity. Framing our glimpses of the Sacred
Reflection for Pilgrim Uniting Church, 4 June 2023 Praise of the beloved children Fragrant offering of love, gift of your own life, Jesus, our Holy Christ, we thank you. [...]