Over my holiday break I read a very little book by Frederick Franck. The book was given to me by a dear friend who said, “Eat this while in Thailand, it’s nourishment for head and heart”. I say read but what I really mean is still reading. 7 weeks later and I’ve only just reached…
How should I proceed to unpack this particular doctrine; a doctrine which for thousands of years has underpinned both the mission of the church and the language of Christianity? Well, with a mixture of trepidation and hope.
The focus of our gathering this 4th Sunday of Advent is Mary, mother of Jesus. Seems like a good idea given that without Mary there would be no Christmas! In the 1st Century, as one part of the early church began to develop, assert and impose its own brand of Orthodoxy – ‘the correct way’…
Robert is a University student studying Film and Television at Swinburne University. His short film ‘Detached’ was screened at ACMI as part of Top Screens in early 2018.
Water is the essential essence of new life Water bubbles into our being Water cleans us and helps us start anew Help us to understand the symbolism of the great flood, the symbolism of Jesus and John in the river Jordan, the symbolism of our own baptism. Water brings us together Water is the river…
There are 7.6 Billion people on the planet today, which means there are 7.6 Billion ways of being human. In ministry, you get to know a very tiny slice of earth’s amazing variety of people. People with different hobbies, personalities, jobs, cultures, world views and opinions. You discover very quickly that being part of a…
Whilst studying in Manchester, I was invited to experience first-hand the Jewish celebration of Yom Kippur. We met in the Synagogue on Friday evening and I had one of the most moving spiritual experiences of my life. An elderly member of the family sang the Kol Nidre. It’s hard to describe the feelings it generated…
How should I proceed to unpack this particular doctrine; a doctrine which for thousands of years has underpinned both the mission of the church and the language of Christianity? Well, with a mixture of trepidation and hope. Trepidation, because people have built much of their faith upon this doctrine. Hope, because of all the doctrines…
How should I proceed to unpack this particular doctrine; a doctrine which for thousands of years has underpinned both the mission of the church and the language of Christianity? Well, with a mixture of trepidation and hope.
When it comes to the subject of prayer I always try to tread very gently and thoughtfully because I know I am entering very sacred space. These past few weeks have been no exception. I am acutely aware that behind every person who prays there sits a background story. Stories that emanate from life experience…