Alison and the whale

Exodus | Agents of joyful rebellion

The story of exodus points to the joy-filled possibilities of civil disobedience.

Matthew | Decolonising Joshua

In his encounter with the Canaanite woman, Jesus repeats then repents of Joshua’s policy of no mercy.

Genesis | Striving with God and men

Sometimes, you have to fight for a blessing; and sometimes, it'll cost you.

Romans | While Rome burns

As we live through the hottest weeks on record, an ancient letter offers counsel and courage.

Genesis | Betwixt and between

God meets us in liminal spaces, when all our defences are down.

Genesis | Alt*red state: A text of terror offers good news

The usual interpretation of the binding of Isaac is that God requires us to sacrifice everything, even, if asked, our own children. But could a contextual awareness reveal a more life-giving reading?

Romans | Practice resurrection

In the face of sin, death and the injustice of empire, we are called to practice resurrection. A reflection on Romans, quoting also Wendell Berry's poem, Manifesto: The Mad Farmer Liberation Front. 

Genesis | Abram: Our ancestor-colonizer

The story of Abram points to a more just settlement, paving the way to Voice and Treaty.

Pentecost | And they were all together in one place

We here at Sanctuary used to gather 'all together in one place.' So what happened? And what comes next?

Acts | Just look around!

If you want to encounter the Risen Christ, don't gaze into heaven. Just look around!