The Bible is an Incendiary Device
A reflection on the unpleasant story of John the Baptist in Luke 3:7-18 I quote from Margaret Atwood's novels "The Handmaid's Tale" and "The Testaments". The reflection begins at 43:11 in the video.
A reflection on the unpleasant story of John the Baptist in Luke 3:7-18 I quote from Margaret Atwood's novels "The Handmaid's Tale" and "The Testaments". The reflection begins at 43:11 in the video.
On 12th December, the third Sunday of Advent, Amelia welcomed us to worship. We celebrated the baptisms of Benjamin and Samantha. We heard more about John the Baptist to try and understand what baptism meant and looked like to him, and how this might challenge us to change the way we move through the world. Watch [...]
Prayers of Adoration & Confession Watch or 4:58 God of desert skies and hidden springs, We cherish the life-giving water of your creation: deep oceans, nourishing rain and rivers that ebb and flow. Forgive us for standing by as your processes unravel, encourage us to consider the wider significance of our everyday actions. Help us [...]
Christmas worship We are offering our regular four Christmas services this year however please note that there will not be a worship service on Sunday 26th December. Prayer Points Ministry Team Culture of Safety program Moderator – Denise Stewart Lodge & residents Worship Committee Finance Committee YUCY [...]
A reflection on the theme of finding one's voice in Luke 1 and Luke 3:1-6 The reflection begins at 25:20 in the video.
On 5th December, the Second Sunday of Advent, Natalie welcomed us to worship. We heard the story of Zechariah and Elizabeth, and their son John the Baptist, three prophets who found their voices to speak about their hope in a saviour who would pave the way for God to come into the world. Watch the [...]
Prayers of Adoration & Confession Watch or 7:00 Saving God, Womb of Life, and Creator of All, God of Zechariah and of John the Baptist, God of Mary and of Elizabeth, God of yesterday and of today and of tomorrow, Words can never capture your glory. Holy Spirit, Breath of Creation, and Wind of Change, [...]
Prayer Points Ministry Team Church Council Olive Way program Pastoral Care Committee Justice & Mission Committee Sunday Morning Program Roster participants Palestine Israel Ecumenical Network Non-Violent Direct Action FUNdraising Committee Presbytery of Port Philip West Creatures of the land BUC News Volunteering at BUC The [...]
As we begin the season of Advent Olive Way Pastor Peter Blair reflects on apocalypses, signs of God's kingdom and shares a story from 'With Open Arms'. With Open Arms is a collection of stories from the Olive Way, the book was dedicated during worship. The artwork 'Tranquility' was created by Olive Arts Convenor, [...]