Today was very special in the life of the Church of All Nations, with the naming of the Fullerton Chapel. Here is an excerpt from the liturgy, courtesy of John and Andrew:
Prayer
Living God,
you are present everywhere
in heaven and on earth,
and your glory rests on places
where you have set your name.
Continue to bless this place
dedicated […]
by Rev. Dr John Evans
John 20:19-31
Today I want to reflect on wind, breath and spirit. In English generally seen as different words, but in Greek, and also Hebrew, the same word. First I wish to consider the wind, the winds of change, swirling around us; and then in the midst of all this, the […]
UCA staffer, the talented and insightful Cheryl Lawrie had another column in The Age on Easter Sunday:
IN THE biblical descriptions of the Easter event, the story moves straight from Good Friday to Easter Sunday. An entire day of grief, devastation and fear lies unspoken between the end of one paragraph, where Jesus is buried, and […]
John Evans has posed a provocative question to stimulate discussion of the place of Christian public holidays in a multi-cultural and multi-faith society. On Maundy Thursday, after consulting with colleagues at CAN and the Synod, John issued the following media release in his own name:
“Time to Ditch Good Friday as a Public Holiday,” says Melbourne […]
by Rev. Dr John Evans
Acts 10:34-43
Christ is risen.
He is risen indeed.
As I reflect on Easter Day sermons, I think there are two sorts. The first are the ones about the HOW of the resurrection. How did the resurrection happen; how did the actors in the drama feel, who moved the stone; or who were these […]
by Rev. Dr John Evans
We have listened again to the story of the Passion of Christ.
Peter Abelard, 900 years ago – one of the great doctors of the church said:
“Our sins, not yours, you bore then, Lord.”
What does it mean to say Jesus bears our sins?
I want to suggest this day’s simple message is […]
The Elders’ Council proposed and Church Council has resolved to name the chapel at Church of All Nations the Fullerton Chapel to honour the decades of devoted service of Doug and Ethel Fullerton, beloved of the congregation.
The chapel will be so named on Sunday 30 March during the weekly worship service at 10am. All are […]
