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 [...]
Freed to live well
Last week I wrote about Jacob and the way God began to work in him to lead him toward a more centred and compassionate life – dragging him out of the [...]
God’s support – & making the most of our situation
One of the most powerful stories in Genesis, is about Joseph – you know the one with the special coat favoured by his father. It’s a shocking story ab [...]