Return to life
Easter Day reflections Pulling the lens wider The resurrection of Jesus is told often with a sense of immediacy – whiz – bang – blinding light and earth-shattering suddenness [...]
Liturgy for the General Secretary
The National Assembly of the Uniting Church in Australia appoints a General Secretary to help facilitate the administration, mission, and governance of the church's national work. My friend, Andrew Johnson, has [...]
I will open my mouth in a parable
Reflection for Christ Church Uniting, 12 November 2023 with Psalm 78:1–7 Hope restored Listen, people of Holy One: listen to the Story. Hear the ancient chapters of struggle, conflict, [...]
God’s Story at work in us
Reflection for Christ Church Uniting, 5 November 2023 with 1 Thess 2:9–12 Paul sends W/word The word went from member to member through the day, as people met in the market [...]
Worthy of the Name
Reflection for Christ Church Uniting, 22 October 2023 with Exodus 33:12–23 and 1 Thess 1:1–10 For what we may be remembered 1 Thessalonians 1:1–10 Dear Holy One, as [...]
True Words
Artist in Residence – Bringing Life to Words Christ Church Uniting, 8 October 2023 with Psalm 19 True words We began our Artist in Residence program provoked by Mysterious Words [...]
Inconvenient Story
Artist in Residence – Bringing Life to Words Christ Church Uniting, 1 October 2023 with Matthew 21:23–32 Stories are elusive. Words are mysterious. Meaning hard to pin down. [...]
Awe for River
Season of Creation, River Sunday, at Christ Church Uniting, 24 September 2023 with Genesis 8:20–22; 9:12–17; Revelation 21:1–5 Note As part of my reflection on Genesis and Revelation portions [...]
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 [...]
