Liturgies

As we continue our Lenten Theme of Living in Harmony, Liz Little will focus on the inherent goodness in human beings.

Continuing on our Lenten theme of acceptance, Terry will explore how the path to acceptance can invite us into a greater dying to the false self. And often we don’t reach out and grab it, more frequently we fall back into it.

This week Narelle takes on one aspect of our Lenten theme “Acceptance”. Narelle will refer to a model of acceptance by Dr Wendell Rosevear, explore acceptance in relation to ageing with links to scriptual examples of older age. The challenge of the power of acceptance is to find our own mountain top of transfguration and “come down from it” to a living reality where acceptance and love can be found in the moment that is.

As we begin our journey toward Easter, this Lent we are taking as our theme Living in Harmony; Living with Acceptance; going out into the morning and singing. In an increasingly turbulent world there has never been a better time to foster a calming acceptance and a burning desire to live in harmony,

Almost fifteen years ago to the day we walked out of the old church to our new home. It was a moment of mixed feelings and emotions. Next weekend we gather to reflect on our remarkable journey. Terry will be preparing us in his homily this weekend for our time together.

Jesus reminded us that what we truly seek, is close at hand, it is very near. Take the time to be still and Know. Know this in the very depths of your being. This is true happiness.

Continuing with the advent theme of Celebrating Resilience, the topic this week is Self-Compassion. Margaret will reflect on how self-compassion is essential for resilience and enables us to be loving and compassionate to others and assists us to participate in the unfolding of compassion in our world.

This week, Narelle Mullins shares opportunities which others can present from which we can forge our own journey of resilience. The Homily will suggest examples of resilience in specific media presenters and others.. and connect qualities associated with resilience to the character of John the Baptist

This week we continue to explore the celebration of resilience. Liz will consider the practice of gratitude and its contribution to resilience.