Reflection 20/8/2023 – Change is Different to Transition
A reflection about change and transition focussing on Jesus' interaction with the Canaanite Woman in Matthew 15:21-28 https://youtu.be/aSalwvhc4yE?t=1703
Reflection 18/12 – Cancelling Christmas
A reflection on Matthew's Christmas Story. Matthew focusses his telling on Joseph. What can Joseph teach us about Christmas love? https://youtu.be/CW8ZcqjbssE?t=1609
Reflection 4/12 – Peace on Earth
A reflection on Isaiah 11:1-10 https://youtu.be/W2SSj1sNdeA?t=1404
Sermon 20/3 – Standing in the Truth
A reflection on the trial of Jesus in Luke 23:1-25 This reflection contains clips of a TV show which were not able to be broadcast due to copyright issues. See the clips here (NOTE I edited out offensive language for worship – these links have not been edited. Also these clips depict a murder trial [...]
Bev Garside – Tactile Artist
Join us for a conversation with tactile artist Bev Garside. Bev will present a range of artworks sharing their stories and journeys through a powerpoint presentation on Zoom. Join us on Zoom from 7:15 for a chat before the presentation. There will be time for questions and conversation along the way. Bev's art works are [...]
What is Creativity?
What is Creativity? The art exhibition and performance night responding to ‘What is Creativity?’ was a manifestation of the joy and creativity of our church community. As revealed in our mission planning process in 2016, we are a community of communities and this exhibition brought all those communities (and beyond) to be in one [...]
Crisis on Manus
What is happening? (Please note this contains distressing content and reference to physical and psychological violence) As you probably know, the situation for the refugees and asylum seekers on Manus Island has become increasingly critical over the last few weeks. For three weeks hundreds of men remained in the closed detention compound without sufficient [...]
Going to the Good Place
A reflection on Matthew 25:31-46, the parable of the Sheep and the Goats. Matthew doesn't always say what we want him to say in his gospel. How do we deal with the harsh note of judgement in this passage which stands alongside its profound expression of merciful, compassionate and inclusive faith? [...]
EAPPI – A conversation with Joan
The Justice & Mission committee is delighted to host a conversation with Joan to mark the beginning of the World Week of Peace in Palestine and Israel. Join us for afternoon tea as we learn more about EAPPI. An introduction from Rev. Joan Fisher ... Palestine-Israel is the birthplace of our faith – we [...]