The Man with the Flow of Power
A reflection on Mark 5:25-34 I draw directly on the influential work of scholar Candida Moss in her article "The Man with the Flow of Power: Porous Bodies in Mark 5:25-34" via the podcast New Testament Review.
Worship, Pentecost 5B
On Sunday 27th June, Pentecost 5B, in Mark's Gospel we met the woman who had been suffering from hemorrhages for twelve years, a story of healing and liberation for a broken world. Watch the service for the first time or again on YouTube. During Children’s Time Julie and Ian talked with the children about the woman reaching out to [...]
Sunday Prayers 27/6
Prayers of Adoration & Confession Watch or 9:17 In a moment we will sing together the prayer which Jesus taught his people to say. First, let’s breathe into prayer. Let us pray. Breathe deep… Our God, Source of Life, Font of Love, Vision of Peace… We come to you in this crowded world. Embrace us [...]
Climate Action Moreland
Climate Action Moreland – petitions to Moreland Council Moreland City Council, at its recent meeting on 9 June 2021, in updating its response to the climate emergency, unanimously passed the following motion: “That Council, given that the impacts of climate change are escalating, reviews its Moreland Zero Carbon – 2040 Framework with a view [...]
Olive Press 27/6
Prayer Points Ministry Team BIUC Congregation UnitingCare ReGen D&E Committee Presbytery Representatives – Kate and Jamie Student House Program Community Ministry Love Makes a Way Food Co-op CTM Our planet & all she holds BUC News Worship this week … will be in person and [...]
“Let us go across to the other side”
A refugee story told in the context of Jesus calming the storm, Mark 4:35-41
Worship, Pentecost 4B, Refugee Sunday
On Sunday 20th June, Pentecost 4B, Refugee Sunday we paid attention to the theme of Unity, a theme which seeks to promote harmony and togetherness, to unite individuals, communities and organisations from many different backgrounds behind a common cause, to move forward together as a unified cohesive community. In our Bible readings we encountered Jesus [...]
Sunday Prayers 20/6
Prayers of Adoration Watch or 7:79 Restless God in the beginning you brooded over cosmic chaos And breathed love and life in wondrous beauty and abundance A home for all people, all creatures, all living things to abide in unity. You are our God, breath of life, love and harmony. We adore you. Wind whisperer, [...]
Olive Press 20/6
Prayer Points Ministry Team Ecumenical Neighbours Assembly President – Deidre ASWC CY&YA Committee Property Committee Mulling group Hospitality Ministry Indigenous Hospitality House UCA Assembly Creatures of the air BUC News Worship this week ... will be in person and via live stream. We can have [...]
Growth in Winter
A reflection on winter and Mark 4:26-19