Alison and the whale

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!

1,2 Peter | A humble, holy people

A community founded on Christ will be humble, hospitable and loving.

Acts | The four devotions

Followers of Jesus engage in four devotional practices, which lead to full and flourishing life.

Luke | The road to all things new

Through stranger, scripture and a meal shared, all things are made new: even us!

Matthew | Walking with pride

Jesus’ entry into Jerusalem resembles a pride parade, and our guy is a clown.

Ezekiel | Dem dry colonial bones

Only a people divorced from Spirit, self and land, indeed, only a culture of dry bones, could engage in colonial violence. Yet even for them, there is hope.

John | Trans/forming

To encounter Jesus is to invite change.