Tag Archives: John Buchan

Sermon: The futility of war and the peace of Christ

Posted on April 24, 2026 by Avril Hannah-Jones

Reflection for North Balwyn Uniting Church Easter 4, 26 April 2026 1 Peter 2:19-25 John 10:1-10 ‘When he was abused, he did not return abuse; when he suffered, he did not threaten, but he entrusted himself to the one who … Continue reading →

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A couple of book reviews: Prester John and The Setons

Posted on April 20, 2013 by Avril Hannah-Jones

I’ve been having a bit of a Buchan-fest, reading the works of John Buchan and his sister Anna, who wrote as O. Douglas. They were writing a century ago, and I’ve been pondering the ‘datedness’ of their books. I had … Continue reading →

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Reflection for the ANZAC Service: The Possibility of Reconciliation

Posted on April 20, 2013 by Avril Hannah-Jones

Sermon for Williamstown Uniting Church ANZAC Service – 21st of April, 2013 On the 25th of April, 1915, some 20,000 Australian, New Zealand, other British, and French servicemen landed at the Gallipoli Peninsula in Turkey. Russia, which was under attack … Continue reading →

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