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.

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  • Betrothal rites

    for inclusion in a service of worshipGraham and I wrote these simple words to be used within the “community-building” portion of a regular Sunday service (i.e. after the notices and Prayers of the People) so that we could express our commitment to one another before the community of faith who will accompany us in this…

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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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  • Discipleship: beyond the crowded life

    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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