Thought for the week

Welcome to our service today as we continue to journey with the freed Israelite slaves through the wilderness, on their way to the Promised Land. A common theme of this journey is the way the people grumble and complain about their situation. They act like they are being punished instead of liberated! But their concerns…

I knew I was going to be busy this past week, so I started prep-ping for today’s sermon two weeks ago. Life sent a “curve ball” and I was unexpectedly busy that first week as well. And then on Thursday of that first week, Brent asked if I could write the Thought for the Week…

A Gentle Reminder for Your Week ahead: When life pushes you to your limit. Have you ever felt like you’re doing exactly what God asked, only to find yourself backed into a corner? In Exodus 14, the Israelites found themselves in a terrifying bottleneck. Pharaoh’s army was rushing up behind them, and an impassable sea…

Welcome to our service today and our third instalment in the Exodus story. So far, we have been introduced to Moses’ birth story and his call from God to be a prophet who confronts Pharoah and leads God’s people out of   bondage and into the promised land. The lectionary readings skip most of the plagues-…

McCoy’s recent report on his Wayfinding activities, which is very encouraging. Steve writes: A regular rhythm of community connection has begun in both towns — walking neighbourhoods, spending time in CBDs, cafés, attending community events, and simply being present with curiosity and gentleness. The posture is light:   noticing people, observing rhythms, and responding to the…

 Over the next 9 weeks we will be following the lectionary readings through the book of Exodus, which tells the story of the descendants of Abraham, Isaac and Jacob (known as Israel) who become a distinct group larger enough to be considered a nation. The story traces their journey from being slaves in Egypt to…

In the Season of Creation, we reflect on our mandate from Genesis 2:15 : “The Lord God took the man and put him in the Garden of Eden to work it and take care of it”. Caring for creation can include advocating for government level changes that can have a significant impact on our collective…

Over the next three Sundays we will be engaging with the Season of Creation, which is celebrated world-wide during September. According to the Season of Creation Ecumenical Steering Committee, “the Christian family unites for this world-wide celebration of prayer and action to protect our common home. It is a special season where we celebrate God…

Thought For The Week:     1 September – 4 October  IMMERSION IN LIVING WATER The 2026 theme for the Season of Creation, “Immersion in Living Water”, refers to the living waters that flow from the temple in Ezekiel’s vision of the new Jerusalem (Ezekiel 47:1-12). As the river goes out from the city, it gathers strength…

Welcome to our service today as we conclude our series reflecting theologically on sport. I hope you have enjoyed it as much as I have. It’s been wonderful hearing inspiring and often amusing stories and connecting with deeper lessons from the scriptures. As we bring this to a close, we will consider a crucial element…