Dadirri – “inner deep listening and quiet still awareness”
“Dadirri is a unique gift of the Australian Aboriginal people, it recognises the deep spring that is inside us… The contemplative way of dadirri spreads over our whole life. It … Continue reading
Called to Gift
This is the week when resolutions and plans are made. Many of us will wonder what the new year has in store for us, and how we might live it. … Continue reading
Sing with Joy
“God is with us.” What on earth does that mean? “It is in a church community being part of the Advent Conspiracy and joining to support an orphanage in Afghanistan…and … Continue reading
God with Us
In this final week of Advent, when we light the candle of love, we hear the story of Mary and God’s invitation to her to be part of God’s renewing … Continue reading
Words of Comfort
This week’s blog begins with a reflection from Sarah Agnew, a member of the Advent, Christmas, Epiphany writing team Gathered worship this morning @ Belair Uniting Church in Australia was … Continue reading
Sarah Agnew Reflects on Advent 1: Hope
During Advent, we are using the material from Seasons of the Spirit – partly because I quite like the material, and it’s a very helpful starting place for worship leaders … Continue reading
Longing, expecting, waiting
Enjoyed a stimulating conversation with Sarah Agnew, the worship outline writer for Advent, Christmas and Epiphany 2011-12, today. She told of the joy of planning this Advent’s worship with her … Continue reading