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The silliness of our arguments

When we view the other side of theological spectrum, the other style in worship musicality, or the other person in ministry as a mere obstacle to get around, we are essentially saying “I don’t need you.” When both sides fail to listen and love the other then the church can go no where. Continue reading

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DeCluttering

Decluttering can be difficult process, where we have to let go. We have to prioritise what will stay and what will not. This is not just a physical reality, our spiritual lives sometimes need to be decluttered to prevent a lot of extra stuff from distracting our connection with God. Continue reading

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The Advent Calendar (week four)

As we get closer and closer to Christmas, we still celebrate our time in Advent with a few more Anglican gems… Continue reading

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The Advent Calendar (week three)

In this third wee of our Anglican Advent Calendar, we’ll continue to celebrate mission and ministry within our beloved church, delighting in a daily treat as we count our way through Advent. Continue reading

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Pull up a seat to The Preachers’ Table

The Preachers’ Table is a place for anyone, clergy or laity, preachers or listeners, who engage with the Word through the Revised Common Lectionary. Continue reading

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The ‘IT’ Gift

Tucked within the commercial’s humor is the message that the ‘better’ gift is the more expensive gift. Think about it – fruitcake and sausage grinders have nothing in common. Continue reading

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The Advent Calendar (week two)

We continue to examine those delightful gems of the Anglican church as we count down throughout our Advent journey… Continue reading

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De-Santafying Christmas

Before we hit yet another run of people asking our son what he hopes Santa will bring him, here are three reasons why Santa doesn’t visit our house.
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Rekindle the Joy

As of November 1st, frosted upon the glass doors of each Starbucks was this year’s Christmas theme: Rekindle the Joy.

Rekindle the joy of November?

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Greeters or Gatekeepers?

As the visitor walks past and the greeter silently thrusts a bulletin toward them, what is communicated is a message of: ‘take this bulletin and sit down’ rather than ‘I welcome you to this church’. Continue reading

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