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Sermon: The Ethiopian Eunuch
Today’s story, and the entire theme of the Book of Acts, is that as the gospel spreads through the world it gathers in more and more of those who have been pushed away or forgotten. We are the descendants of the community we see being created in the Book of Acts, and so we always need to look beyond our doors to see who has been excluded, so we can welcome them in. Continue reading
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Sermon: The sons and daughters of the eunuch
But welcoming eunuchs doesn’t cause of much controversy in the church today. Welcoming other people of non-standard genders and sexualities – gay, lesbian and bisexual people; transgender and intersex people – does. Continue reading
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Tagged Acts 8:26-40, Easter 5, Ethiopian eunuch, Eunuchs, GLBTI, Holiness Code, homosexuality, intersexuality, Tony Briffa, Year of Mark
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