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Sermon: A story without an ending

Posted on April 3, 2021 by Avril Hannah-Jones

I suspect that the reason the resurrection was announced first to women was because too often women have not been believed when they speak, women’s testimony has not been taken seriously. The God who created both male and female in God’s own image might be making a point. Continue reading →

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Sermon: The powerlessness and ugliness of God in Jesus

Posted on March 13, 2021 by Avril Hannah-Jones

If we ignore the crucifixion’s horror we lose that solidarity between God and suffering humanity. If we make Jesus too attractive and powerful, we might think that ugly, suffering human beings are not part of the world that God so loves. Continue reading →

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Sermon: Totally depraved; dearly loved.

Posted on February 27, 2021 by Avril Hannah-Jones

Reflection for North Balwyn Uniting ChurchSecond Sunday of Lent, 28th of February 2021 Mark 8:31-38 There is a joke I have started using on social media when discussing distressing news of human beings doing wrong. People ask how something so … Continue reading →

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There are no more chances

Posted on January 19, 2021 by Avril Hannah-Jones

There is never any need to interview white supremacists and neo-Nazis. Sunshine in their case is NOT the best disinfectant. The ABC is culpable. Ketan Joshi In March 2019, an Australian white supremacist walked into a mosque, armed with a … Continue reading →

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The pandemic is making Australian media racism even more dangerous

Posted on July 30, 2020 by Avril Hannah-Jones

Please, read this. And then be careful about which media you consume. Ketan Joshi Racism manifests in Australia’s media outlets in very specific ways. These are not immediately obvious to many, which means you have to carefully and patiently spell … Continue reading →

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Reflection: ‘Is anything too wonderful for the Lord?’

Posted on June 13, 2020 by Avril Hannah-Jones

Australia is a country that has not yet come to terms with its racist past, or indeed its racist present. Will it ever be able to? ‘Is anything too wonderful for the Lord?’ Continue reading →

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Message to the Muslim Community

Posted on March 19, 2019 by Avril Hannah-Jones

We rejoice that we live in a multi-cultural and multi-faith community … Continue reading →

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Sermon: Day of Mourning

Posted on January 19, 2019 by Avril Hannah-Jones

We cannot celebrate everything that Australia has become without acknowledging the shadow side of our history. Continue reading →

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Sermon: Be careful when choosing your lodestar

Posted on January 5, 2019 by Avril Hannah-Jones

There are the obviously sinful lodestars: wealth; power; consumption, but the most dangerous lodestars are those that seem benign: knowledge; family; faith. Continue reading →

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So, what just happened? (An Explainer, Updated)

Posted on January 5, 2019 by Avril Hannah-Jones

Originally posted on An Informed Faith:
The last six months in the Uniting Church has been something of an intense roller-coaster, revolving around the issue of marriage. Our processes are somewhat idiosyncratic and, as events unfolded, matters came down to…

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