HOMILY: YHWH says, “I am going to measure my people Israel by plumb line. I will no longer excuse their atrocities.” The plumb line, the vertical measure, is social and ecological justice, equity … safety, freedom for one another … true love.
SATURDAY ART WORKSHOP: Catherine and Andrew will lead the workshop on July 23. See post for materials list. Lunch provided. Gold coin donations gratefully received.
HOMILY: The word “mission” is fraught with danger (beware ravenous wolves!). Depending on the context, on lived experience, “mission” can mean purpose, good intentions, control, colonialism, fear and trauma … as well as the mission of Christ … vulnerable openness … the mission of God to make and to mend …
GOSPEL CONVERSATION: July 2022.
HOMILY: “Well, I got my hand on the gospel plough / And I ain’t got nothin’ for my journey now // Keep your hand on that plough, hold on / Hold on, hold on / Keep your hand on that plough, hold on …”
NEWS: Flamenco guitarist Tomas Lorenzo, accompanied by double-bassist Hugh Fraser, played a beautiful set of originals and standards at the church on Friday, June 17.
SATURDAY ART WORKSHOP: Catherine will lead the workshop on June 25. See post for materials list. Lunch provided. Gold coin donations gratefully received.
HOMILY: “What is your name?” Jesus asks the one in torment. He asks for a name, and in so doing begins to recall the one ostracised by society to a precious identity as a child beloved of God.
PRAYERS: The following calls to worship and dismissals were written by Jane, Andrew, Miriam and Chris as part of a Liturgy Resource activity.
HOMILY: Angels move between heavenly and earthly realms – bringing grace and wisdom; blessing humble earthlings, human and otherkind. This is the vision and faith of Margaret Vazey.
