The Little Man Whose Heart Grew Big: Meeting Zacchaeus
Through the story of Zacchaeus, we discover that Jesus came to find and save people whose hearts are small — and that anyone can become God's friend.
Allison Forrest
A 2nd year candidate for the ministry of Deacon in the UCA. Always lived in Sydney and spent most of my adult life in the inner city, before moving here to Centre for Ministry. I love the space and natural environment here, and enjoy walking in the nearby bush. I have been an early childhood teacher, mission worker, church and university administrator, and have qualifications in English, education, philosophy and TESOL. I was studying to be a librarian when God changed my life by calling me into formation! I love to learn and studying theology is definitely my happy place! I also enjoy practicing yoga, singing, knitting, bushwalking, cooking (especially dinners for friends!), and learning to become a gardener.
How Long, God? Living Faithfully in a World of Injustice
When violence and injustice surround us, how do we keep trusting a God who promises justice and peace? The prophet Habakkuk's ancient cry echoes our own — and God's response isn't a solution, but a relationship.
2nd November 2025 (Year C – Pentecost 21) “How long Lord?”
If you are not angry – then you are not paying attention! Look at all the injustice around us and the world. God is there to offer relationships and not a solution. The just, shall live by faithfulness and trust.
2nd November 2025 (Year C – Pentecost 21) “How long Lord?”
If you are not angry – then you are not paying attention! Look at all the injustice around us and the world. God is there to offer relationships and not a solution. The just, shall live by faithfulness and trust.
17th December 2023 (Year B – Advent 3) “What would John do?”
John the Baptist may seem to be an odd character to be the one pointing to Jesus as ‘The Light’. He came to tell people to pay attention and recognise who Jesus was, tell the story of the coming Messiah and to worn them to be ready! Our mission is also John’s mission – in preparing for Christmas – ‘What would John do?’
17th December 2023 (Year B – Advent 3) “What would John do?”
John the Baptist may seem to be an odd character to be the one pointing to Jesus as ‘The Light’. He came to tell people to pay attention and recognise who Jesus was, tell the story of the coming Messiah and to worn them to be ready! Our mission is also John’s mission – in preparing for Christmas – ‘What would John do?’
19th March 2023 (Year A Lent 4) “God – the One Who Truly Sees”
Good news in our humanity. Being mortal and human, we are limited by our human nature and only see the outside. Only God is the one who truly sees – this is ‘Good News’.
19th March 2023 (Year A Lent 4) “God – the One Who Truly Sees”
Good news in our humanity. Being mortal and human, we are limited by our human nature and only see the outside. Only God is the one who truly sees – this is ‘Good News’.