Advent: practice, play, prayer
Play Jigsaw puzzles are like meditation for me, in a way. They invite a focus on this present image, this present portion of an image. They are about process more [...]
Guiding your people through Advent
I have been creating liturgies for, and retelling the stories of, Advent and Christmas for many years now, and I would like to share that creativity with you. Perhaps you'll use a prayer [...]
On peace and gratitude
A reflection for Advent 2 – Peace On peace Luke 1:39–45 Don’t be afraid, Mary. The story last week featured Gabriel, messenger of God, urging Mary not to fear. [...]
Christmas: Promise
Finding meaning through ancient story Homily for Advent 4 – Lessons and Carols Worship at Wesley Uniting Church, Forrest Isaiah 9:2, 6-7 and Isaiah 11:1-4 I want to take you [...]
Peace: the light within the darkness
Reflection on the Word – Advent 2 Wesley Uniting Church, Forrest We begin with a translation of Mark 1:1–8 by Richard W Swanson Provoking the Gospel of Mark (255–56) (also here) 1 Beginning of [...]
Light born into the dark. Advent 1
Light born in the night Born in the night, Mary’s child, a long way from your home; coming in need, Mary’s child, born in a borrowed room.* Oh that the [...]
