Sermon reflections
Reflections on the call of Christ
At the beginning of his ministry in Matthew’s gospel, Jesus proclaims: “… the kingdom of heaven has come near.” Then he immediately calls four fishermen to follow him. The Reign of God has arrived, [...]
Epiphany Witness
Christmas announces the coming of Christ. Epiphany asks, what does that mean? with thanks to Graeme Garrett, author and retired Anglican minister (Just a note that we had a few problems with the sound [...]
Recalling Jesus baptism. Living out ours.
In remembering Jesus' baptism, Christians are invited to recall not just his immersion by John in the Jordan, but the way he lived out his baptism in the totality of his life, death and [...]
Sunday Prayers
Sunday Prayers 26/1
Jesus said 'Follow me', Matthew 4:12-23 Prayers of Adoration & Confession Bäpa means father in the Yolŋu languages of NE Arnhemland and in Bahasa languages. Abba, Father, Bäpa God, source of all life, [...]
Sunday Prayers 19/1
Prayers of Adoration & Confession The Lord is my light, my light and salvation: in God I trust, in God I trust. Holy God you are our light and our salvation, the creator of [...]
Sunday Prayers 12/1
Prayers of Adoration & Confession We come to you creator God. You created the heavens and stretched them out. You spread out the earth and all within her. You gave breath and spirit to [...]
Ministry Stories
Moderator’s Letter – Victorian Bushfires
Our Moderator Rev. Denise Liersch has offered the attached Pastoral Letter re Bushfires which includes information about how to donate the Uniting VicTas Bushfire Appeal. A Bushfire Blessing by Rev. Jennie Gordon is also [...]
Christmas Bowl – Thank you
Your gifts and prayers will help mothers in Zimbabwe to become conservation farmers, so they can support their children and harvest hope after years of devastating drought. For Sri Lankan refugees, your generosity means [...]
Jesus the Christmas Refugee
On Sunday 29th December we reflected on the part of the Christmas story told by Matthew where Jesus and his family become refugees (Matthew 2:13-23). We listened to (and watched) a number of different [...]
Our Stories
Christmas Eve 2019
Lighting Advent Candles with Prayers of Adoration & Confession with SONG: Come, we pray (Shawn Whelan) Come, we pray, O God be with us Come Emmanuel Come, we pray, O God be with [...]
Advent Choir 2019
Our Advent Choir offered two beautiful items during worship on Sunday 22nd December, Advent 4 - Love. The choir was directed by Elaine Potter and accompanied by Leigh Johnston and Alistair Hunter. You can [...]
Blue Christmas 2019
Blue Christmas Our worship provided a space for reflection on God's Christmas gifts of hope, peace, joy and love. We heard from the prophet Isaiah and the Gospel of Luke, lit the Advent and [...]