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.

Praying

  • I will praise you, Beautiful God

    I will praise you, Beautiful God

    A response to Psalm 8 When life is good and my heart feels glad I will praise You, beautiful God. When life is dull and every day feels the same I will praise You, beautiful God. When I feel hopeful and all seems to be falling into place perfectly I will praise You, beautiful God.…

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  • Still Point

    Still Point

    O Still Point of our Turning World,Let us be aware of You in silence this day.Let us not be distracted by the clamour of every thoughtBut let us sit – still and safe –In the certainty of Your presenceAnd the assurance of Your love. Let us trust that You are enoughAnd we are enoughAnd it…

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  • 40

    40

    A call to worship based on Joel 2 for the start of Lent.

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  • Lent 2: Embodied prayers

    This Lenten worship adaptation emphasizes community acknowledgment, prayer, and the significance of creation. Participants are invited to engage with elements symbolizing God’s presence and to pray for those in need.

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  • Peace, God

    Peace, God

    A prayer of lament, for peace.

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  • 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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  • A Celtic Candlelighting

    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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