Liturgies 4life – encountering God in the everyday

Liturgies 4life

I am the minister at the Jesmond Park Wallsend/Shortland Uniting Church communities in Newcastle. I am passionate about exploring life and faith with others by creating wide-open spiritual spaces in which people can “stand tall,” discover where their unique gifts fit in the joyous diversity of community, and find a rhythm to life in prayer and play that sustains the light and love they bring to the world around us. Intergenerational. Multicultural. Inclusive. Grounded. Safe. Liberating. Authentic. These are some of my core values and are deeply reflected in my liturgy and my life. I also love rainbows. And unicorns. And good books. And red wine. And supernatural tv shows. And haiku. And aerial dancing. And laughing – especially when life is tough.

January 15, 2025

Discipleship: beyond the crowded life

A reflection on discipleship based on Luke 6:17-26 and thoughts from Parker Palmer’s book “Let your life speak.”
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December 22, 2024

Peace, God

A prayer of lament, for peace.
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December 15, 2024

A Slow Joy

An Advent reflection on joy as both a gift and a practice based on the slow promise of God present with us, creating a new day.
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December 5, 2024

Walk straight

Some Advent-inspired thoughts around moving towards justice.
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November 26, 2024

Why do we light candles at Advent?

A candle-lighting prayer for Advent which is about allowing ourselves to be set aflame each week for God’s justice, presence, joy, and peace.
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November 6, 2024

Water Wings

Questions to ponder on finding grace and beauty in our fragile moments ….
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October 29, 2024

A Celtic Candlelighting

A Celtic gathering prayer – with candle-lighting which celebrates the presence of the Three-in_one with us.
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