Author Archives: Avril Hannah-Jones

Living a privileged life – and abusing that privilege

This morning I took two small children to child care. They hadn’t known that the person coming from church to collect them from their house would be me, and so I was greeted with exuberant bouncing. Their mother asked: ‘Are … Continue reading

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Sermon: Following in the fisherman’s footsteps

Sermon for Williamstown The Third Sunday of Easter, 14th of April 2013 John 21:1-19 Whenever you feel downhearted or discouraged at your performance as a follower of Jesus, think of Peter, the rock on whom Jesus built the Christian church. … Continue reading

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Speaking ill of the dead?

Margaret Thatcher has died of a stroke at the age of 87. She was a human being, made in the image of God; a mother, grandmother and friend who is now being mourned by those who loved her. She was … Continue reading

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Reflection: The Good News according to Luke

I’m not really preaching a sermon tomorrow. Instead I’m just retelling the story. Sometimes I think that the simple story is all that we need to hear. Sermon for Williamstown Easter Sunday, the 31st of March 2013 Luke 24:1-12 Isaiah … Continue reading

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Sermon: You will always have the poor with you

Sermon for Williamstown 5th Sunday of Lent, 17th of March 2013 John 12:1-8 There are some things that I wish Jesus hadn’t said or, at least, that I wish the evangelists had explained more fully when quoting him. John, chapter … Continue reading

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