Poor, Lifted, Goodness

Poor, Lifted, Goodness

Aug 29, 2018 | IMAGES

There are many key words that come from the Lectionary readings in September.  These images are just a beginning point for you to use in your contexts.  The poor of the world, just as Moses was lifted up, and the goodness that is within.  More can be found from the...
Alone with yourself. Alone with God.

Alone with yourself. Alone with God.

Aug 27, 2018 | EXPERIENCING FAITH, INSPIRING

I recently had the opportunity to go walking on Lord Howe Island. One morning I decided to go it alone. After walking up hundreds of steps and then walking down even more, I ended up on a deserted beach with a mountain looming ahead of me. As I climbed the ridge of...
See Things Differently

See Things Differently

Aug 27, 2018 | MISSION

“See things differently”. The words on the side of the building in a different place and time from my own normal reality, reminded me strongly of the need to be open. As leaders within our communities and congregations, and wider church life, there is always the need...
Lisa @ Newpin

Lisa @ Newpin

Aug 27, 2018 | ACTIVITIES

Lisa sits at her computer in the small bright office at the heart of the Newpin Centre in Ravenswood, Launceston. This is the quiet space for the Family Support Workers in the middle of the coming and goings of the day. Having worked at Newpin for four years in the...
James 1:17-27

James 1:17-27

Aug 27, 2018 | EXPLORING THE BIBLE

In this first chapter of James the writer challenges readers to consider aspects of faith that surround the ethics of our faith. The theme emerging in this passage considers the positive and negative sides of ones belief. We note that trial is always part of life and...
A Tribute to Lay Preachers

A Tribute to Lay Preachers

Aug 20, 2018 | MISSION

Andrew Dutney, current Principal of Uniting College for Theology and Leadership, recently posted a reflection on the ministry of lay preacher. Have a look here

The Orb – Tasmania Aboriginal Culture

Aug 20, 2018 | NEWS

Searching through the ABC News Website the other day I found this article on a Tasmanian Aboriginal Cultural Resource called the Orb: “a collection of online multimedia resources designed to “reflect the holistic nature of Tasmanian Aboriginal culture and...