I’m no longer hoping for the church of the future.

The future is here!

When we said goodbye to regular meetings and closed the doors at the Hughesdale congregation, it was sad. It wasn’t surprising, though. The next generation was no less spiritual…

I must say I haven’t needed to use an axe very often in my life.  With all the modern conveniences available to me, such as gas barbeques to cook and radiators and air conditioning for heat, I have had no reason to use an axe to chop wood to make a fire to either cook or keep warm.

However, it has been very different….

As a community, we have always sought to be inclusive in the way we conduct our affairs, encouraging all voices to be heard, and perspectives to be honoured, as we work together to build, sustain, adapt, and evolve our faith movement…

We have just celebrated another Mothers’ Day. Each year I remember my own mother. Winifred was a wonderful inspiration to me, academically, socially and theologically. She died of cancer two decades ago at the age I am rapidly approaching.

Did the Easter weekend change you?  As we had a few days off to remember and celebrate the facts of Jesus’ death and resurrection, did these days make an impact on your life?  Many people take Easter as a chance to have that last swim before the cooler autumn months or to head off camping or to catch up with old friends. Has Easter just become another holiday for us to enjoy?…

Each year as Holy Week approaches, I feel a sense of foreboding come over me. The events in the gospels are familiar, following a similar rhythm and narrative each year. As Jesus heads into the city, I sense the danger, and the anticipation of the dark events of Good Friday. Each year, although familiar, something specific will stand out in the story, something that comes forward with new emphasis…

Several times in my younger years, I was fortunate to experience the excitement and thrill of being part of a “Main Event”…

I don’t often read the business pages of our local daily newspaper, the Adelaide Advertiser, but a heading last weekend caught my eye, “Five ways to be rich without a huge bank balance.”

In just a few weeks we will be celebrating the great Christian event of Easter when our Lord, Jesus Christ was raised from the dead.  As you read this editorial think of what your expectations are for observing this great occasion.