The bible is a disorienting book. We should avoid rushing to harmonise its various theologies. It's often its discordant notes that draw us into the surprising ways of God and the surprising calls on our lives. Isaiah 43:16-21; John 12:1-8 With thanks to Geoff Thompson, a member of our congregation and lecturer in Systematic [...]
Prayers of Adoration & Confession What are your experiences of love this week? I invite you to bring those experiences into the singing of this response during this prayer: Holy, holy, holy. My heart, my heart adores you! My heart knows how to say to you: Holy are you, Lord. God of love, you [...]
Which commandment is the first of all? Prayers of Adoration & Confession O Holy One we come to you with hearts full of love and praise. When the sun rises in a clear sky colouring the world with beauty we see your glory and delight in your gifts. When the wind blows [...]
Jesus sends the disciples out 2x2 to do God's work in the world. Love Makes a Way goes out into the world to engage in 'holy naughtiness', standing up, singing and praying for people who are oppressed. Prayers of Adoration & Confession And now we take some time to quieten our voices, [...]
Prayers of Adoration & Confession Lord God our Healer, Speak now your gentle voice in the quiet places of our heart Speak where there is fear, where there is hardness, Speak where we are tired of compassion, where we are tempted to hate And lift up our voices with you in hope and love. [...]
One of Valmai's beautiful creations. Prayers of Adoration & Confession Immortal invisible God your steadfast love and your faithfulness give shape to the whole of creation – abundant, glorious, extraordinary, precious life. Jesus Christ, Son of God you reveal God’s love to us in your living shaping our lives with your words [...]
“How often have I desired to gather your children together as a hen gathers her brood under her wings, and you were not willing! Matthew 23:37 This drawing was a gift to Janet Watson Kruse from one of her sons. Prayer of Adoration As we come to pray, let’s cradle our hearts [...]
Knit, Give and Wrap with Love Join us in the Olive Way of Brunswick Uniting Church Everyone is welcome - knitters of all abilities. Yarn, needles, tuition and patterns provided and we are knitting for KOGO( Knit One Give One) using their patterns for beanies, scarves and fingerless gloves. Light lunch will be served [...]
Lent 3 - Listening from the place of Resurrection Prayers of Invocation and Adoration We are in the temple of creation beyond these walls. And we are the temple of Christ’s body within these walls and around the world. Let us pray. Breathe deep in love and awe. Breathe to blow away [...]
Meeting Jesus in the Gospel of John This year during the period of Lent (the 40 days leading up to Easter) you are invited to participate in a six-week journey of reflection and prayer with the words of John from The Gospel and First Letter. By learning from Jesus as John presents him, his [...]