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 [...]
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. [...]
Spirited Empowerment
Reflection for Pilgrim Uniting Church, 28 May 2023 Acts 2:1–21 and the book of Joel Fly to us, Spirit Holy Fill our rooms with sound, with wind, with [...]
Resurrection Life
Reflection for Unley Uniting Church, 21 May 2023 Luke 24:44–53 and Acts 1:1–11 Jesus ascends Why stand you there, looking heavenward? In a cloud he left you, in [...]
A poetic invitation to love
Reflection for Willunga Uniting Church, 14 May 2023 John 14:15–21 to love to love me is to keep my teaching, to ask your teacher, to trust your helper; [...]
