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.

Embodiment

  • Ent Moot – A Gathering of Trees

    Ent Moot – A Gathering of Trees

    Inspired by Tolkien’s “Lord of the Rings”An intergenerational liturgy for the start of the Season of Creationincluding responsive activitiesexperiential prayerand youth leadership Based on Judges 9:7-16 The Parable of the Trees Introducing the importance of looking at the worldand our place in it through an eco-justice lens Call to Worship: Entish Greeting LEADER: (slowly, dramatically)“Hroom, hroom. The

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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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  • 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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