Hope, peace, joy—they’re not just solo candles on a wreath. On this Fourth Sunday of Advent, we see how they’re all gathered up and fulfilled in one thing: the revolutionary Love born through Mary and the Holy Family. We’re diving into Isaiah’s...

Before Jesus' first miracle or parable, there was his mother's song. In Luke 1:47-55, Mary’s Magnificat isn't just a prayer—it's the blueprint for a disciple. She shows us radical trust in God's promise, declares a revolution that lift...

Ever feel like you're doing everything "right" but the joy is gone? You're in good company. In Matthew 11, John the Baptist—languishing in a literal prison—struggled with doubt. We unpack his raw question to Jesus and the revolutionary reply th...

The second Advent candle flickers for peace. But what if the peace we’re waiting for isn’t cozy or quiet? What if it’s a cosmic revolution?This week, we’re heeding the prophets’ disruptive cry. We’ll unpack the stunning vision in Isai...

What if the "thief in the night" isn't a threat, but an invitation? This Advent, we're reframing Jesus' jarring words in Matthew 24 through the lives of the Patriarchs. They were the original experts in waiting for a promise they couldn't see. ...

In the gospel reading today, we find our King enthroned on a cross outside the city walls. The message on the Feast of Christ the King this year is simple. Like Jesus we need to go beyond our walls and into the community.  Jesus was forcib...

Feeling overwhelmed by the news? Anxious about the future? You're not alone. Two thousand years ago, Jesus sat with his friends and gave them a framework for living in a world that feels like it's falling apart. This podcast takes that framewor...

For our intergenerational service we were considering our legacy right now. Jesus's words in Luke 6 about blessings and woes are a urgent checklist for parents and mentors. This episode explores a challenging idea: our children are following th...

In reconnecting with Lowther Hall Anglican Girls School, we looked at this as being a greater glory project. The foundation is laid. The work has begun. After a long season of separation, our church and school are reuniting to build something n...

What happens when the most hated man in town has a life-changing encounter with Jesus? This is the story of Zacchaeus—a wealthy, corrupt tax collector who thought money was the answer, until he climbed a tree to see Jesus and found himself seen...

What if everything you think about achieving success for God’s Kingdom is wrong? We often operate on a formula of our own resources plus our best strategies. But in Luke 18:15-30, Jesus completely dismantles this model and reveals a shocking, c...

Feeling discouraged in sharing your faith? In a climate of opposition, indifference, and suffering, it’s easy to believe the gospel isn’t advancing. We often measure success by numbers, influence, and immediate results, leading to burnout or bi...

What if your faith could give you more than just a solution to your immediate problem? What if it could give you deep, lasting wholeness?In this powerful episode, we dive into the story of the ten lepers from Luke 17, where Jesu...

How do we pass on a vibrant, living faith to the next generation? In this powerful message from our intergenerational service, Wayne explores the timeless wisdom of 2 Timothy 1:1-14. Drawing from the Apostle Paul's heartfelt charge to his young...

What if you didn't need more faith? What if the faith you have right now is enough to handle the impossible challenges you're facing?And what if the secret to avoiding burnout in your service to the church wasn't more recognition, but le...

Why are Michael and all angelse considered the patrons of police, firefighters, and paramedics? today we explored the powerful—and surprising—biblical connection between the work of angels, the calling of emergency workers and ourselves as thos...

A dishonest guy gets fired for cheating, cheats even more to save his skin, and then gets commended for it? What is Jesus really saying here?This isn't a parable about embezzlement. It’s a parable about urgency, wisdom, and what we do wi...

Now that we have had our parish mission conference we are formally in the process of putting the mission action plan together. The them for use in the next little while is revealing God’s mission. As a parish we are part of God’s amazing plan t...

As we start to look at doing a few things and doing them well, who is on our "guest list"? Do we only invite people who are like us, who can fit in, who can serve on a committee or tithe? A healthy church is not a country club for saints; it's ...

We read about the woman today and we read how she is bent over and bound by Satan. My mind opened an image of how the world is bent over and bound by Satan. We walk down the street and see so many people bent over and bound to a screen, to thei...

As we continue looking at preparing for the Parish Mission Conference, we will also need to consider the cost of growth and change on the people around us.Jesus says when the Holy Spirit comes there will be division as the gospel does co...

As we prepare for our Parish Mission Conference, we reflected on the idea of what God wants us to do and the priorities that are spoken about in the bible.We reflected on how we should think about the priorities before us as we move forw...

Today we continue growing the body of Christ. We remember our journey into these waters not just for a ritual, but it is for a radical reorientation. Baptism declares: 'My life is no longer defined by what I OWN, but by WHOSE I AM.' Jesus’ word...

Today we had our Christmas in July event. Whilst this is not a usual Anglican event, it is always timely for us to think about the promise of Jesus' second coming in light of the promise fulfilled of the Messiah coming to the earth to be amongs...