SERMONS AND REFLECTIONS
Inner and Outer Work - Deacon Tim's Latest Reflection
What does our disgust reflex have to do with humans’ interest in sanctity? Are you more engaged by interior or exterior spiritual practices? How can you utilise these to grow in love for yourself and others? Deacon Tim’s reflection on the scripture readings for our service on 1st September addresses these questions and more!
Fr Ian's Reflection & Parish Notes
Fr Ian reflects on John the Baptist’s encounter with Herod, and the having the courage to stand for our convictions.
'Sowing Seeds' - Reflection on the Parable of the Growing Seed (Mk 4:26-34)
Deacon Tim explores the Sowing Seeds theme raised in this simple, mysterious, parable of Jesus.
Purpose & Oneness
Deacon Tim reflects on the Pentecost story & the sense of purpose & oneness that can emerge in our worship together.
Pentecost Reflection & Parish Notes
Fr Ian reflects on the Festival of Pentecost & Fr Olaf shares about some changes within the church building and in the eastern garden bed.
God is My Shepherd
Deacon Tim’s reflection on the scripture readings for ‘Good Shepherd Sunday’, 21st April 2024.
Preparing Space to Make Our Paths Straighter
Deacon Tim’s reflection on John the Baptiser’s challenging words at the start of Mark’s Gospel is below. It’s important to unpack using contemporary language, theologically cliched words like ‘sin’ and ‘repentance’,
Jesus with Open Arms
A reflection on the basic theology of welcome at St Michael’s, reflecting the various threads of Anglican tradition embodied in the principles of tradition, scripture and reason.