2 Corinthians 12:2-10; Mark 6:1-13 Power in weakness is one of the great themes in Christian preaching, especially in Evangelical circles. The idea that we are nothing without God, but…
On the fifth Sunday of the month (so, quarterly in the year) there is an ecumenical service in the evening in Stawell. In June 2024 this was hosted by the…
2 Samuel 1:1, 17-27; Psalm 130 In today’s reading from Jewish history we heard some of the earliest words spoken by David when he became king of Judah. Saul and…
On 23rd June 2024 the buildings in which the Landsborough Uniting (and previously Presbyterian) Church had met since 1904 were closed, prepared for sale. The congregation would continue to meet…
Psalm 127:1-2; Ephesians 2:17-22; John 17:1-11 Without wanting to get overtly political I have something profound to tell you: former US President and wall-builder-in-chief Donald Trump is not the Antichrist.…
1 Samuel 15:34-16:13; Psalm 20; 2 Corinthians 5:14-17 I am currently carrying a sport-related injury. Some of you know that, others are just hearing about it now. Instead of running…
1 Samuel 8:4-20; Psalm 138 I am not a parent. This news is not a surprise to you since those of you who know me know that I have never been…
1 Samuel 3:1-10; Mark 2:23-3:6 With a new season comes a new green shirt and a new emphasis. Today, and through the following months in green and ordinary time I…
Isaiah 6:1-8; Romans 8:12-17; John 3:1-17 I don’t know about you, but for me the Doctrine of the Trinity seems like a mixed blessing. It’s one of the big-ticket items…
Looking at things in three-shape is not always helpful when thinking about God as Trinity. A clover is still a clover if it has four leaves or two, it’s just…