Truth, Justice & Water
1
Mar
A short video on how a Voice to Parliament enshrined in the constitution will assist communities on the ground.
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Synod – Another View from the Other
18
Oct
: More Observations on Melbourne Synod 2021 An observation I would like to make is of the hard work and effort that went into presenting Synod 2021 online. I recognise the technical team for their efforts to connect over 500 … Read More »
The Celebration of Doing Nothing!
8
Jun
Clergy suffer from a disease called extreme busyness. If you are not busy, you are not doing your job correctly. Somehow, we have caught the disease from modern society and judged ourselves by levels of weariness, confusion, and targets missed. … Read More »
An Australian Eucharist for Lament & Hope
13
Jan
The following service can be used on Sunday 26th January to recognise the history of this country and to instigate the healing of hearts for all. Permission is given for non-commercial use in worship and similar events. The Service: Processional … Read More »
A Service of Prayer and Silence for All Affected by Bushfires
3
Jan
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF COUNTRY OPENING In our day of trouble, when we are weary and our souls refuse to be comforted, we will call to mind your promise of hope. In our day of trouble, when the flames reach high above … Read More »
To Recognise or Not To—That is the Question
19
Jul
Glenn Loughrey – July 2019 – © In recent times in Australia we have pondered the question on whether to recognise indigenous Australians in the Constitution. Discussions have alternated between yes and no, if yes where and in what context … Read More »
Frontier Wars or Genocide?
27
Apr
Wreath laid at the Buderim War Memorial, ANZAC Day, 2019 Matthew 22:20-34 Today is ANZAC Day and we consider the loss of lives as a result of sanctioned conflict between armies on behalf of constitutionally recognised governments under appropriate rules … Read More »
Earth
19
Apr
Maundy Thursday is a day of turmoil. We are confronted with the stark reality of Jesus’ betrayal set against the act of love and remembrance Jesus leaves his disciples with – washing their feet and instituting what we now celebrate … Read More »
Monsters
5
Mar
Luke 9:28-36 (37-43) In one of my favourite Disney animations, “Monsters Inc.”, “the city of Monstropolis in the monster world is powered by energy from the screams of human children. At the Monsters, Inc. factory, skilled monsters employed as “scarers” … Read More »
RADICAL RELATIONSHIPS
25
Feb
Luke 6:27-38 Last Sunday we gathered here with a large number of people from other faiths and cultures. Many of these groups have, in the past and for some, the not so distant past, been at war with each other, … Read More »