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Tag Archives: nativity
Sermon: Mutual epiphanies
As Christianity loses its place of privilege in Australia, there are some Christians who think the response should be to circle the wagons, to build walls between us and the rest of the world. But that is contrary to the mystery revealed to Christ’s holy apostles and prophets by the Spirit, the mystery of absolute and utter inclusion. There can be no excuse for churches to re-establish walls between human beings when Jesus came to tear all those dividing walls down. Continue reading
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Tagged crossing boundaries, Ephesians 3:1-12, Epiphany, gentile inclusion, gentiles, inclusion, magi, Matthew 2:1-12, nativity
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Christmas Eve: All hands were drunk
Christmas tells us that God loves us so passionately that God became human, and so today we sing songs of joy. As we sing we also remember the lessons this baby grew up to teach us: to love God, our neighbours, and our enemies; to care for the poorest in society; to welcome those society most excludes. Continue reading
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Tagged carols, Christmas, Christmas Eve, Luke 2:1-14, nativity, shepherds
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Reflection: The light still shines
Let those of us who can join the shepherds, and glorify and praise God for all we have heard and seen. But to those who are still living in deep darkness, I offer you this small light: the God who loves you is always with you. May you know that you are held in God’s loving embrace, today and always. Amen. Continue reading
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Tagged Christmas, covid19, Isaiah 9:2-7, Luke 2:1-20, nativity, pandemic, Psalm 96
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Sermon: Be loved.
Asking for help is seen as weakness and people who need help are often despised. Continue reading
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Tagged carols, Christmas, Christmas Day, Isaiah 9:2-7, Luke 2:1-20, nativity, UnitingCare, welfare, Year of Matthew
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