Tag Archives: Madeleine L’Engle

Sermon: Universalism means universal love

That light so lovely is God’s invitation to everyone, God’s intention for the whole world to experience justice and live in peace. Because we know that the grace of Jesus Christ is for all people, we also know that as Christians we cannot care only about those closest to us, only about those who look like us, only about those who share our race, our faith, or our nationality. Continue reading

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Christmas Day: The unity of humanity

Covid19 has shown us that the unity of humankind, and the importance of universal justice and care, are not simply nice sentiments to be paid lip-service at Christmas time, but plain, down-to-earth, common sense. Continue reading

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Sermon: Do not be afraid

Sermon for Western Heights Uniting Church Transfiguration, 23rd of February 2020 Exodus 24:12-18 Matthew 17:1-9 ‘And [Jesus] was transfigured before them, and his face shone like the sun, and his clothes became dazzling white. Suddenly there appeared to them Moses … Continue reading

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Sermon: What is love? (Baby, don’t hurt me)

It is, as I have said so many times that I’m sure you’re sick of it, the heart of the Christian faith. We. Are. Loved. Continue reading

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Sermon: Do not be afraid of this story

When I heard that one of the Electra-Lights had asked whether Adam and Eve were real I knew it was time for us to start talking with them about the nature of the Bible. Continue reading

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