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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  • A Prayer for Wonder: Seeing God’s Glory in Our Lives

    A Prayer for Wonder: Seeing God’s Glory in Our Lives

    In his book, “Story“, Steven James writes: You clothe yourself with daylight.You wrap the stars around your waist.Crickets chirp from the folds of your garments,Grizzlies growl from the deep pockets of your evening robe.Where do you set me upon yourself?Am I an earring, dangling in the moonlight?Am I a necklace, flashing by your breast?Where do…

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  • 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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  • Come, Holy Spirit, bless us with your gifts

    Come, Holy Spirit, bless us with your gifts

    An intergenerational prayer of the people based on 1 Corinthians 12, for the commissioning of leaders

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