Author Archives: Avril Hannah-Jones
Reflection on the sexual abuse of children
As a minister I am aware of how much respect ordained people are given by our communities, and for abusers to have misused that utterly appals me. Continue reading
Sermon: Imitating God
We are to love our enemies because they too are God’s beloved; we are to do good to those who hate us because they share our humanity; we are to bless those who curse us because they are created from the same dust as us; we are to pray for those who abuse us because they, like us, will one day die and be judged by Jesus. Continue reading
Sermon: The value of a human life
This is not because the poor are worthy and deserving and so will be rewarded in heaven. Jesus is not doing a Scott Morrison and saying that ‘there is a fair go for those who have a go’. Continue reading
Sermon: The Glory of God
These three stories of encounters with the absolute holiness of God, which all emphasise the feelings of unworthiness of the humans to whom they happen, end, somewhat paradoxically, with calls to mission and ministry. Continue reading
Prayer: Remembering Black Saturday
We know that just as your share our joys, you also grieve with us in times of sorrow. Continue reading
Sermon: A LOT of wine
There is nothing sensible or moderate about the amount of wine that the guests are now able to enjoy. Continue reading
Sermon: Day of Mourning
We cannot celebrate everything that Australia has become without acknowledging the shadow side of our history. Continue reading
Reflection: For Bill
We are gathered here to commend Bill to God, certain that God will receive him with love. Continue reading
Sermon: Loving ‘white supremacists’
In the baptism of Jesus God acted in solidarity with all humanity; following his example let us stand in solidarity with each other. Continue reading
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