Sunday 5 May – John 21:1-19

Apr 28, 2019 | EXPLORING THE BIBLE

After the terror and desolation of his crucifixion and the totally unexpected joy and wonder of his resurrection, Jesus’ small band of followers seek their way ahead. As their courage and confidence return, Jesus appears to them at various times and places, helping...

A Church Sledging in Stowport

Apr 26, 2019 | MISSION

A BRIEF HISTORY OF THE STOWPORT CHURCH The Stowport Church was first built in 1891 on a different location by early pioneer Christians, including Robert Rutherford Snr. who has been termed “the Old Man of Stowport” for his pioneering escapades. His Bible is...

Presbytery Minister Mission Development

Apr 26, 2019 | NEWS

The Uniting Church Presbytery of Tasmania is delighted to announce that Rev Hoon You has accepted the call of the Uniting Church to the role of Presbytery Minister for Mission Development, formally commencing on 1 July 2019. This call was made after prayerful...

Easter 3C 5 May 2019

Apr 22, 2019 | LECTIONARY

Easter 3C OS 5 May 2019 Easter 3C Questions on the Readings 5 May 2019

Sunday 28 April – Psalm 150, John 20:19-31, Acts 5:27-32, Revelation 1:4-8

Apr 21, 2019 | EXPLORING THE BIBLE

April 28 2019 Easter 2 Let everything that breathes praise the Lord! I have been to worship in places that exult in loud noise. I prefer to connect with God more towards the middle of the worship balances rather than the ends of, “Be still and know,” and “…loud...

I press on

Apr 16, 2019 | PRAYERS

I press on Forgetting what is behind Straining forward I press on toward the goal I press on toward the prize I press on toward the call of God in Jesus  

Easter 2C 28 April 2019

Apr 15, 2019 | LECTIONARY

E2 OS 28 April 2019 Easter 2C Questions on the Readings -28 April 2019

Sunday 21 April – Acts 10:34-43 or Isaiah 65:17-25, Psalm 118:1-2, 14-24, I Corinthians 15:19-26 or Acts 10:34-43, John 20:1-18 or Luke 24:1-12

Apr 14, 2019 | EXPLORING THE BIBLE

April 21 2019 Easter Day Here again we have choices amongst readings. Why might we choose a particular pathway through them: our personal preference, the needs of those who may be present, prayerful thoughtful contemplation? My pathway is highlighted. Let me tell you...

Good Friday 19 April – Isaiah 52:13 – 53:12, Psalm 22, Hebrews 10:16-25 or Hebrews 4:14-16; 5:7-9, John 18:1 – 19:42 (Luke 22:1-23:56)

Apr 12, 2019 | EXPLORING THE BIBLE

April 19 2019 Good Friday There is so much in these readings. They are so long and in the days of commercial television our concentration span isn’t what it was. On Good Friday I would prefer to stay with dying, death and an unresolved conclusion in a period of...