Oct 21, 2019 | ACTIVITIES
Recently, members of the Scot Memorial Congregation Hobart were reminded that they are part of a worldwide church when they shared a combined service with friends at the Northstead Methodist Church, Scarborough, UK. Thanks to modern technology (Zoom) the two...
Oct 21, 2019 | EXPERIENCING FAITH
In the recent film “Yesterday”, Jack Malik is a struggling singer-songwriter in a small town in England. One night, there is a massive (but brief) global power outage. In the darkness, Jack is involved in an accident while riding his bicycle, an accident which results...
Oct 21, 2019 | EXPLORING THE BIBLE
The parable of the Pharisee and the Tax collector praying at the temple is a powerful passage. How do we address the longing in our hearts to be accepted and approved? We can find ways to cover over this emptiness with external behaviours, good deeds, acceptable or...
Oct 21, 2019 | LECTIONARY
Pentecost 21C Proper 26 OS 3 November 2019 Pentecost 21C Questions on the Readings 3 November 2019
Oct 14, 2019 | EXPLORING THE BIBLE
The Parable of the Persistent Widow (Luke 18:1-6) provides an opportunity for us to reflect on God’s heart for justice. Who in the world is crying for justice? Are we willing to listen and join into prayer and non-violent action? The passage prior to this...
Oct 14, 2019 | LECTIONARY
Pentecost 20C OS 27 October 2019 Pentecost 20C Questions on the Readings 27 October 2019
Oct 8, 2019 | EXPLORING THE BIBLE
The story of Jesus healing the 10 lepers is a powerful story of faith, grace and gratitude. At times I want to see Christ work powerfully before I am willing to allow my faith, actions and hope to increase. In the story of the 10 lepers, they called out to Jesus for...
