Sermon reflections
Two Interpretations of the Parable of the Talents
Here are two opposite ways of interpreting the notoriously problematic Parable of the Talents.
A ‘God’s Eye’ perspective
Peter Blair, our Olive Way Pastor, invites us to consider an Apocalyptic Worldview in response to Matthew's Gospel.
Communion with the Saints
Today the book of Hebrews takes us somewhere we haven’t been able to go lately, to a sports stadium. ... We light candles here to evoke the cloud of witnesses, the communion of saints. [...]
Sunday Prayers
Sunday Prayers 22/11
Prayers of Adoration & Confession Watch Holy One who breathes through us, We praise you for your Son Jesus of Nazareth, for the way he was so deeply at home with you. We thank [...]
Sunday Prayers 15/11
Prayers of Adoration & Confession Watch Gracious God, We find your love among us In this moment and this space You call us to create and show us the beauty that is all around [...]
Sunday Prayers 8/11
Prayers of Adoration & Confession Watch God of many faces you open our eyes to wonder You reveal your glory in unexpected ways. As we emerge from lockdown to freedom Help us to see [...]
Ministry Stories
Worship – Christ the King A
On Christ the King A, 22nd November we celebrated Christ the King, recognizing there are fresh and challenging ways in which to name that title. Watch the service for the first time or again on [...]
Worship – Pentecost 24A
On Pentecost 23A, 15th November we remembered two anniversaries and at the end of NAIDOC week ‘Always was, always will be’ we reflected on the parable of the talents and asking ‘What have we been [...]
Worship – Pentecost 23A
On Pentecost 23A, 8th November we will listened to a very familiar story from Matthew's gospel, followed the Ark of the Covenant with the children and welcomed Peter Blair, Olive Way Pastor, as our [...]
Our Stories
Riding the Waves with Jim
Riding the Waves with Jim Kilpatrick As this second wave subsides and we move towards the end of this series of 12 conversations, we speak with Jim Kilpatrick. Jim is something of a ‘detective’ [...]
Riding the Waves with Julie
Julie McKinnon Julie usually spends much of her time managing bookings for the church properties, but since COVID she’s been ‘booking’ in a different way around the neighbourhood. No bookings for the church Booking [...]
Riding the Waves with Sophia and Thomas
Sophia Twigg and Thomas Dan-U’Ren What have two young people like Sophia and Thomas shared in common during these recent COVID waves? Werwolves, that’s what! Read on and find out more as we get [...]