A beacon of light
Over the last two weeks Mich and I have enjoyed walking the beach in the early morning down at Point Lonsdale. The briny scent of the sea, the fresh a [...]
For all the saints…..
This Sunday we are invited to remember those men and women who have inspired people through the ages because of the way they lived; and because in tha [...]
We are not alone
The other day I was talking to a member of our congregation at St John’s about what we might do when the restrictions ease and enable us to gather aga [...]
Community of faith
Last year we had a wonderful opportunity to travel through Germany and Norway. I have always been interested in architecture and history, so whenever [...]
Lotu Tamaiti – Children’s Sunday
This Sunday is WHITE SUNDAY, a major celebration within our Samoan Cluster. Often in the past this event has taken place on a Sunday when we worship a [...]
How to live in the land – what being holy means
The gradual easing of restriction has coincided with warmer spring weather, and it's great to see people enjoying the parklands of our city, and relis [...]
The water of life
In my mid-teens I had the privilege of going on a ‘safari’ into the outback – way up to Tibooburra in the north west corner of NSW. We went to build a [...]
Strength in our trials
Often in the early morning I walk down to Queens Park for exercise and pass the various memorials to Burke and Wills who camped there on the first leg [...]
“Re-wilding” the church
Over the last week I have taken time out for some study leave to read and reflect on ministry. The title of the book I have been reading picks up the [...]
God is the good shepherd; a good father.
This Sunday our Samoan Youth are taking the service at St Johns. It is also ‘Father’s Day’ which is an important celebration particularly in the Samoa [...]