28th September 2025 (Year C – Pentecost 16) “Take Hold of the Life that Really is Life?” “Church Life as the Centre of Community Action and Solidarity”
David Barrow calls us in the Uniting Church to be the “salt of the Earth” and embody public, practical discipleship that challenges market-driven culture and builds communities rooted in justice, generosity, and hope.
Through community organising—churches, unions, and civic groups—he urges faithful, to strategic action that reflects Christ’s radical love and counters “empire” or market values, citing that the church must be “the conscience of the state”, engaging politically and prophetically in the world to protect creation and uphold justice for all.
21st September 2025 (Year C – Pentecost 15) “Something Becomes Everything”
Pastor Kim offers an excellent exploration of a difficult parable in which risks and sacrifices are
needed in a tricky situation.
Alluding to the Kingdom of God, where there are not always even matches or perfect balances, but in which grace abounds as we hear God’s message “Maybe you don’t think you have enough or are enough. Give me what you can and come as you are. You can start afresh!”
14th September 2025 (Year C – Pentecost 14) “The Loving Eye of God”
Jesus tells the parables of the lost sheep and the lost coin to show God’s urgent and compassionate focus on what is lost.
Unlike the Pharisees, Jesus emphasizes rejoicing over recovery, not punishment.
These stories reveal God’s loving gaze—a divine attention that sees, values, and embraces each
person. We are invited to live within this “solar system of grace,” held by unconditional love.
Though such love can sometimes make us feel inadequate, it also reminds us that everyone experiences failure and brokenness, and yet God loves us just as we are.
7th September 2025 (Year C – Pentecost 13) “Useful Christians”
The work of a potter reflects the ongoing, creative process of life—reshaping and renewing.
At times, our past ideas no longer match the reality we see, leading to a necessary unravelling.
Growth comes when we weave what we’ve known with what we now understand—being flexible, open to change, and willing to see new possibilities. Beauty matters as much as utility—it nourishes our souls.
While much of our work may seem ordinary, we must also feed our spirits with creativity, openness, and grace.
31 August 2025 (Year C – Pentecost 12) “Hospitality: A hallmark of the Christian community?”
The message celebrates the spiritual gift of hospitality—rooted in childhood lessons, cross-cultural encounters, and deep human connection.
Through personal stories from Australia to the Holy Land, Rev Dr Helen Richmond shows how welcoming others can reflect God’s love in simple yet powerful ways.
24 August 2025 (Year C – Pentecost 11) “Rest in Jesus – What is the Sabbath?”
Jesus’ healing on the Sabbath, challenges us to rethink rest, compassion, and justice. In a world obsessed with productivity, it is a timely reminder that true value isn’t earned—it’s inherent.
We are inspired to rest, to care more deeply, and to see how ancient wisdom speaks powerfully into modern life.
17 August 2025 (Year C – Pentecost 10) “Not Gentle, Meek or Mild”
Rev Jon Humphries explores the striking contrast between the gentle, image of Jesus we learned as children and the, challenging Jesus revealed in the Gospel.
We are invited to wrestle with a deeper, more dynamic understanding of who Jesus is—and what it means for us to truly follow Him.
10 August 2025 (Year C – Pentecost 9) “The Kingdom Surprise”
This message explores a powerful teaching from Jesus, reminding us to focus on what truly matters in life.
With warmth and clarity, Rev Dr Drayton unpacks Jesus’ words about greed, worry, and the illusion of security through possessions—challenging us to reflect on our values and where we place our trust.
3 August 2025 (Year C – Pentecost 8) “Fools for Christ’s Sake”
After instigating a report on poverty and disadvantage, the Bishop of Liverpool was described as a Maxist, a socialist and a communist. He responded by saying that he was simply reading the gospel of Luke.
Luke emphasizes the compassion of Jesus highlighting mercy, equality and inclusion and showing bias towards the poor and disadvantaged.
