The Canaanite Woman Who Changed Jesus' Mind
The story of the unnamed Canaanite woman challenges us to listen to voices from the margins, embrace the expansiveness of God's grace, and unite in our diversity rather than demanding sameness.
Catherine Pepper
Be Brave Like the Woman, Be Open Like Jesus
The Canaanite woman's persistence and Jesus' willingness to listen remind us that God's love is for everyone — and that courage and openness can change the world.
Learning to Wait: The Gift of Advent
As the first Sunday of Advent begins, we're invited to slow down in a fast-paced world and rediscover the gift of hopeful waiting — preparing our hearts to celebrate Emmanuel, God with us.
Come, Let Us Walk in the Light: An Advent Invitation to Go Deeper
As Advent begins, we are invited to move beyond the busyness and surface of the Christmas season and actively wait with intention for the birth of Christ — the Prince of Peace who calls us into a vision of God's kingdom.
30th November 2025 (Year A – Advent 1) “Waiting with Intention this Advent”
Here we have the first Sunday of Advent – the beginning of the New Christian Year, which leads us to Christmas. How are we to respond – for many people it is a complex time? But even long before Jesus was born, Isaiah encouraged us to draw away from all the flurry and take time to listen, pray and long for the vision of the Kingdom of God, for each of us.
30th November 2025 (Year A – Advent 1) “Waiting with Intention this Advent”
Here we have the first Sunday of Advent – the beginning of the New Christian Year, which leads us to Christmas. How are we to respond – for many people it is a complex time? But even long before Jesus was born, Isaiah encouraged us to draw away from all the flurry and take time to listen, pray and long for the vision of the Kingdom of God, for each of us.
22nd September 2024 (Year B -‘Season of Creation’) “Acting with Hope”
Many rivers and wetlands are being revived and cleaned so that in the environment, people and animals can share the spaces. This is happening world wide. Today we hear about some of the places in NSW where programs and places are being developed. New hope is being given to species in our environment. Rivers are being refreshed.
22nd September 2024 (Year B -‘Season of Creation’) “Acting with Hope”
Many rivers and wetlands are being revived and cleaned so that in the environment, people and animals can share the spaces. This is happening world wide. Today we hear about some of the places in NSW where programs and places are being developed. New hope is being given to species in our environment. Rivers are being refreshed.
24th September 2023 (Year A – Pentecost 17) “Labourers in the Vineyard”
The ‘Upside Down Kingdom of God’ tells us something about ourselves and that our day to day way of operating, is not the same as the way God operates. Greatness in his followers is about serving. Leaders are the servants of all and God’s Grace is there for everyone.
24th September 2023 (Year A – Pentecost 17) “Labourers in the Vineyard”
The ‘Upside Down Kingdom of God’ tells us something about ourselves and that our day to day way of operating, is not the same as the way God operates. Greatness in his followers is about serving. Leaders are the servants of all and God’s Grace is there for everyone.
26th February 2023 (Year A Lent 1) “Into the Wilderness”
Lent is a time we need to prepare for the 40 day journey which is ahead of us. Pay attention to ourselves and our surroundings, leave some things behind and become more open to God and his Spirit.
26th February 2023 (Year A Lent 1) “Into the Wilderness”
Lent is a time we need to prepare for the 40 day journey which is ahead of us. Pay attention to ourselves and our surroundings, leave some things behind and become more open to God and his Spirit.