Mainstream-Wisdom vs Alt-Wisdom
A conversation about two different ways Sophia (Wisdom) is characterised in Scripture, contrasting Proverbs 1:20-33 and Psalm 73.
Who is left out?
A reflection on Mark 7:24-37. What story do we tell? And what or whom do we include or leave out in order to tell that story? News articles referred to: 1; 2; 3; 4. View concluding video here. Photo by Ji Zhang.
Clean Eating
Mark 7:1-23 A reflection on the dispute between Jesus and the Pharisees about religious purity around eating, with reference to our society's attitude to diet.
The New Age has Begun
A reflection on eternal life - John 6:52-69.
Wisdom: Combining Wisdom and Knowledge in the Post-truth Age
Taking cues from Solomon's wisdom and the summons in Ephesians to 'be wise' the sermon looks at the theology of wisdom in the context of the 'post-truth' ideologies of the contemporary world. with thanks to Geoff Thompson, Co-ordinator of Studies - Systematic Theology, Pilgrim College Geoff has also offered the text of his sermon here. [...]
Bread of life
Bread of life Giving voice to pain, doubt, raw sadness and despair. Our thanks to Carlynne Nunn, candidate for Ministry of the Word and member of our congregation.
Eucharistic Protest
A reflection on the Bread of Life - John 6:24-35 I refer to this video, the first 4 minutes of this video (warning graphic scenes of violence come after 4 minutes), and the following images.
Reading the Signs
A reflection on John 6:1-21.
Drawing the Line
A reflection on Ephesians 2:11-22
My Spirit abides among you; do not fear
A reflection on Mark 6:1-13 & Ezekiel 2:1-5 'It is in our difference and diversity that the Body of Christ finds it’s true strength.' with thanks to Monica Melanchthon, Co-ordinator of Studies – Old Testament at Pilgrim Theological College