Feeding, healing, teaching... prayer
Over the last few weeks Andrew has been reflecting with us on Jesus’ ministry as feeding and healing. It’s been good to be reminded of the vibrance in Jesus’ response to the people he meets. I’ve noticed again the intensity and movement…
Garden Dreams
It seems only yesterday that December turned over into January and a new year began. Now, we’ve already found our way into February. And I find myself wondering what adventures will be set before us through this year.
Last year…
Kyrie Eleison
Lord, have mercy.
Some days there are situations which confront us with horror.
I think of senseless violence in too many places.
And I think especially of the sister in our congregation who flies to Cairns today to https://www.acheterviagrafr24.com/vente-viagra/…
Advent Beauty
Sunday was a day filled with beauty.
The sun shone in the morning- perfect beach weather for an unusual free Sunday morning. I love the beach!
The waves were rough and there was much laughter in trying to stay between the flags.
Even…
Waiting, watching, praying
In Advent we look for signs that God is present in our midst.
We hope.
We wait.
We watch.
We pray:
Advent-God,
we are waiting for you.
Burst in upon our lives with your colour and vibrance,
like fireworks in a summery sky.
God-of-Hope,
forgive…
Living in God's embrace
On Sunday we celebrated the baptism of Lani Jean Johnson.
We marvelled together at the way that God gathers us up in loving embrace.
Mary Fleeson, an artist from the Lindisfarne Scriptorium, puts it like this:
Embrace…
Drenching Grace
You probably won’t be surprised to know that I’ve been thinking about baptism.
There is a deep sense of joy and excitement that our community will be sharing in the baptism of not one, but two people in November. We will welcome Lani…
Baklava and Barbeques
On the weekend I visited my first Australian mosque.
I’ve been to mosques before when travelling overseas, particularly in Morocco and Turkey. But when I heard about the National Mosque Open Day, I realised that I had never been…
In between contemplation and gossip...
I’ve been on retreat for a couple of days alongside those who shared my ministry training. We’ve had lots of gossip to catch up on over scones and coffee (and wine and cheese). Being gifted a couple of days to listen deeply to the stories…