Tag Archives: reconciliation

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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Reflection: Pentecost demands Reconciliation

Posted on May 30, 2020 by Avril Hannah-Jones

History reminds us that, sadly, when the church preached the gospel here in Australia it was often the furthest thing from ‘good news’. It was accompanied with racism, violence, and dispossession. Continue reading →

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Reflection for ANZAC Day

Posted on April 25, 2020 by Avril Hannah-Jones

Let us use ANZAC Day to commit ourselves to be agents of reconciliation. Continue reading →

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Sermon: Forgiveness, not sacrifice

Posted on April 22, 2018 by Avril Hannah-Jones

Sermon for Williamstown Uniting Church ANZAC Service – 22nd of April, 2018 Have any of you seen the recent film Good-Bye Christopher Robin? It flashes forwards and backwards between the two World Wars and the period between them. It begins … 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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