This reflection was offered in two parts. The first part is in response to this passage in John 4 This story from John’s version of the gospel offers us a clear and beautiful example of the evangelical tradition in action. The woman meets Jesus – a chance encounter – and they have a conversation which… Continue reading Tell the story – words and acts

For this sermon, we listened to these texts as framework for the ongoing exploration of the Evangelical Stream of the Christian tradition: Genesis 22:1-3,7-12; Jeremiah 17:5-10 I was sent a copy of someone else’s sermon the other day, which set out what that minister believed and didn’t believe about stories in the bible. From what… Continue reading True bible stories

This sermon was preached on February 25th, and included some time for conversation - the prompt is at the end of the reflection. The texts we heard were:  Isa 55:1-11; Ps 119:105; Jn 1:1-5 Today we’re starting a four week series which is part of a six month series exploring six streams or traditions in… Continue reading Introducing the six streams of the Christian tradition

This sermon was preached in two parts on February 11th. This is the first text : Isaiah 58:9b-14 It might not make sense at first, but I’d like to start with an illustration. I have brought some visual aids with me this week. I have a raw potato, a bowl of porridge and a piece… Continue reading Sabbath rest and raw potatoes

This sermon was preached on February 4th, and is a reflection on these scripture passages: Isaiah 40:21-31; Mark 1:29-39, which you can find here. I got halfway through writing my reflection on the text this week and I realised, actually, that’s not where I need to start. I need to start with a catch up.… Continue reading The mother-in-law’s story

This sermon was preached on January 7th, and is a reflection on the following texts: Gen 1:1-5; Mark 1:4-11. You can find those here. We are at the beginning of a new calendar year, and for many this is a time to review the year that’s past and setting intentions for the year ahead. This… Continue reading Purposeful and Intentional – A New Year reflection

The readings for this reflection are: Isaiah 61.1-2The spirit of the Holy One is upon me,            because God has anointed me;God has sent me to bring good news to the oppressed,            to bind up the brokenhearted,to proclaim liberty to the captives,            and release to the prisoners;to proclaim the time of God's favour.and We awaken in… Continue reading Advent disruptions

The story reflection that follows is based on the gospel reading for Sunday, Matthew 22:34-40, which you can find here. There’s a story I heard once, of Margaret, an older woman who lived alone. Well, not entirely alone. She had a dog called Isla. Isla was a well mannered, gentle dog with big, warm brown… Continue reading The value of dependence

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