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Sunday Jan 28, 2018
Sunday Jan 28, 2018
What gives Jesus' teaching such authority? And to what does it invite us?
A reflection on Mark 1:21-28 by Alison Sampson for Sanctuary, 28 January 2018 (B14)
Sunday Jan 14, 2018
Sunday Jan 14, 2018
Every child is an icon into the nature of God - but how?
A reflection on Psalm 139 and 1 Samuel 3:1-10 as a prelude to an infant dedication, Baptist-style, by Alison Sampson, Sanctuary, 14 January 2018 (B12)
Sunday Dec 17, 2017
Sunday Dec 17, 2017
Reflecting on the prophetic challenge of Advent.
A reflection on Mark 1:1-8 by Alison Sampson, Sanctuary, 17 December 2017 (B02, one week late!). Image shows detail from here.
Sunday Nov 26, 2017
Sunday Nov 26, 2017
When Christ forms us into his own group, judgement holds no fear.
A reflection on Matthew 25:31-46 by Alison Sampson, Sanctuary, 26 November 2017 (AP29).
Sunday Nov 19, 2017
Sunday Nov 19, 2017
What if we read the parable of the talents economically?
A riff on Matthew 25:14-30 by Alison Sampson, Sanctuary, 19 November 2017 (AP28)
Monday Nov 13, 2017
Monday Nov 13, 2017
Who knocks? Who opens the door to the kingdom? A parable.
This was a lectio divina Sunday, so we talked together about Matthew 25:1-13: The parable of the ten bridesmaids. There is no formal sermon, but I finished with a Zen-like story. It’s adapted from John Shea The Spiritual Wisdom of the Gospels for Christian Preachers and Teachers. Year A. On Earth as it is in Heaven. (Collegeville, MN: Order of Saint Benedict, 2004). Image found here.
Sunday Nov 05, 2017
Sunday Nov 05, 2017
Why do we use a formal liturgy? Curating time and space.
Background to our current practice. Alison Sampson, Sanctuary, 5 November 2017
Sunday Oct 29, 2017
Sunday Oct 29, 2017
What can we learn from Moses' style of leadership?
A reflection on Deuteronomy 34:1-12 by Alison Sampson, Sanctuary, 29 October 2017 (AP25). Image found here.
Sunday Oct 22, 2017
Sunday Oct 22, 2017
We seek the holy as if it is something we can achieve by our own efforts, as if it is to be had on demand: and God loves us so much that God interrupts.
A reflection on Exodus 33:12-23 by Alison Sampson, Sanctuary, 22 October 2017 (AP24)
Sunday Sep 24, 2017
Sunday Sep 24, 2017
Even if we feel like we’re wandering aimlessly; even if we’re grumbling; even if we’re longing for the old ways, we must remember: these feelings have precedent. The people of God have been here before...
A reflection on Exodus 16:2-15 by Alison Sampson, Sanctuary, 24 September 2017 (AP20)