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Opening Address for the Abrahamic Leaders’ Dinner, Victoria Wiradjuri Language Note: This speech uses Wiradjuri language, the language of the largest single nation on the continent. Key terms: Ngurambang (Country, law, belonging), Dhuray (connection), Winhangadhurinya (deep listening), Mandaang guwu (thank … Read More »
The Gospel insists that salvation is not an inward belief but an outward transformation. To ‘inherit eternal life’ is not to escape this world, but to live truthfully within it. Treaty calls us to do just that — to walk a new way, stripped of privilege, clothed in humility, reconciled to God and to Country.
Guest Post – Rev. Andrew Tasker Matthew 5.21-37 As we have just heard, the Gospel is long, quite harsh and includes some of the hardest lessons from Jesus about really complex issues – adultery, divorce, swearing falsely and finally, conflict … Read More »
“Do not depend on the hope of results. You may have to face the fact that your work will be apparently worthless and even achieve no result at all, if not perhaps results opposite to what you expect. As you … Read More »
Back to school is a time of new beginnings. This week in chapel we have been looking at the idea of beginning again in light of the tragic floods which have been experienced across our country. The question is, how … Read More »
2 Corinthians 5:16-21 – Luke 15:1-3, 11b-32 Today’s readings drag us into the complicated world of relationships and dysfunction. It is, without putting too fine a point on it, almost assured that relationships will be,at least at sometime in their … Read More »
Went and saw the movie, ‘Men’s Group’ last night. What a great movie! A confronting, hard hitting realistic view of Aussie Blokes dealing with the stuff of life which bends them out of shape. A confronting movie not for the … Read More »
Gerry Harvey puts the cats amongst the pidgeons or, to put it another way, gives some sacred cows a hefty boot in the sirloin. His comments on charity and the value of charity have elicted much comment . It is … Read More »
Well, last Saturday’s Blokes Breakfast was indeed an occaision to remember. The Cooks Warren and Ian excelled themselves with 6 enjoyable and wonderful taste sensations. Warren particularly has been spectacular this year and we thank him (and Ian) especially for … Read More »
I am constantly amazed at the sexual messages contained in ads of all varieties and almost every television show you watch. Maybe I am more shocked because I am not a great tv watcher, but when I do I notice … Read More »