A toast to Pamela
NEWS: A toast to Pamela Briggs on the occasion of her 95th birthday.
‘Becoming believers’
HOMILY: Luke 24 (the “Road to Emmaus” and other stories) is structured like a traditional liturgy: gathering, journey, meeting Christ who interprets the scriptures in relation to Wisdom, then breaks the bread, then sends disciples out into the world …
Wax resist and watercolour
SATURDAY ART WORKSHOP: Our workshop on April 22 will be led by Yvonne Hocothee. The workshop will invite exploration of wax resist and watercolour techniques.
Litany of contradictory things
PRAYERS: Disciples prone to boasts and betrayals: let them grow together …
‘So many stories to tell’
HOMILY: There is an oft-viewed Ted Talk by the Nigerian novelist Chimamanda Adichie called “The Danger of a Single Story”. In it she talks about her heritage and how her reading habits shaped her view of the world growing up …
Prayer for SSUC
PRAYERS: Thanks to Dorothy for leading this prayer at our congregational meeting on April 16.
‘In (and out of) touch with flesh’
GOSPEL CONVERSATION: April 2023.
‘Love with determination’
HOMILY: Mary of Magdala sees that the stone has been rolled away from the tomb’s entrance. Mary sees … Mary weeps and misunderstands.
Holy Week and Easter services
NEWS: All welcome for services in Holy Week and throughout the Easter season.
‘One palm branch, one cloak …’
HOMILY: Jesus enters Jerusalem, slowly. Slow enough that people walk alongside the donkey he rides. People follow behind him. Some even walk ahead. There is something about the pace of this story that just might help us right now. A slower pace encourages reflection. A slower pace promotes gratitude, kindness …
