New beginnings
Our readings this Sunday speak about new beginnings, firstly in the story of Samuel who as a young lad learns to listen for God’s guidance, and then i [...]
God’s reconciling love
This Sunday we light the fourth candle on our Advent wreath – the candle of Love. However, the word ‘love’ means so many different things that we need [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
Joy and juvenation
Friendship is one of the great gifts of life. I am grateful for those people in my life who have shared some of my journey, listened attentively to me [...]
A vibrant faith that inspires
This week I had a zoom catch up with the other ministers and pastors in the Essendon area, and it was good to see their faces, hear their voices and l [...]
The courage to re-connect
As we live through this time of physical distancing, wearing masks and staying home as much as possible, we have seen a huge change in the way people [...]