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Sermon: Welcomed into an inclusive Israel

Posted on January 9, 2026 by Avril Hannah-Jones

We are recipients of the gift of an inclusive Israel. We exist as a Christian community, worshipping the God described in the Hebrew Scriptures, the One who created the heavens and stretched them out, who spread out the earth and what comes from it, who gives breath to the people upon it and spirit to those who walk in it, because a small group of Jews invited Gentiles to join them in walking the way of Jesus. Continue reading →

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Sermon: Making Peace

Posted on December 5, 2025 by Avril Hannah-Jones

Reflection for North Balwyn Uniting Church 7th of December 2025 Isaiah 11:1-10Matthew 3:1-12 Today, the second Sunday of Advent, is Peace Sunday, so naturally I have spent this week thinking about peace, and particularly about the peace most of us … Continue reading →

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Reflection: God our Rock

Posted on October 31, 2019 by Avril Hannah-Jones

The heavens are telling the glory of God; and the firmament proclaims his handiwork. Continue reading →

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Apostles Creed 1

Posted on May 5, 2019 by Avril Hannah-Jones

these millennium-old words remind us that each of us is a member of the one holy catholic and apostolic church throughout time and space, that as Christians we are part of something much bigger than ourselves Continue reading →

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