Sometimes, at this time of year, in this part of the world, it feels like everyone else has gone away, and only the ‘remaining few’ are still around. Of course, we know that by the end of summer, everyone will have come back in time to pick up everyday life. Our ancient friend Jeremiah, however, … [Read more…]
Paul has listed 11 negative traits to avoid, and 11 positive traits for believers to mimic. In this verse, he summarizes his teaching with the all-encompassing phrase “whatever you do.” Anything unmentioned in his list is to be understood from his words in this verse. This includes what we say and how we act. This … [Read more…]
Today I’m wondering why, of all the places and time constraints we have placed upon ourselves, why you’re here, on a Wednesday morning, in the middle of the week. After all we gathered here just a few days ago and we will gather again in a few days time? So, why are you here?
Mary’s song, the Magnificat, captures the powerful message of hope,faith and promises that echoes across generations. As we continueto pass through this time of preparation and waiting, we’re called toreflect on the words of this beautiful hymn written so long ago, notonly are called to reflect on it, but we are also encouraged by thethemes … [Read more…]
Col 3:1-11, Luke 12: 134-21 – July 31 2022Rev’d Susan Hanna Download here
Psalm 8, Romans 5:1-5, John 16:12-15Rev’d Susan Hanna – 12 June 2022 Like a number of you, I was raised as a Presbyterian. One of the things I enjoy about worshipping with this community is the connection I experience singing the doxology and the three fold amen, which I loved singing as a child. Probably … [Read more…]
Fifth Sunday in Lent – 3 April 2022Isaiah 43.16-21; Philippians 3.4b-14; John 12.1-8Rev’d Charles Vesely Download Reflection here
4th Sunday in Lent – 27 March 2022Rev’d Charles Vesely Download reflection here
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Genesis 15.1-12, 17-18; Luke 13.31-2513 March 2022Rev’d Charles Vesely Download Here