30 December, 2008 – 3:54 pm
delivered 28 December 2008
by Rev. Dr John Evans
Luke 2:22-40
In these days after Christmas we have an opportunity to be more reflective about the birth of Jesus and what it may mean for us. Of course, we have not quite done with the Christmas story – there are the wise men still to come – [...]
30 December, 2008 – 2:15 pm
delivered 25 December 2008
by Rev. Dr John Evans
John 1:1-14
Today can mean many things for different people.
It is true, the meaning of Christmas has been democratised. And by and large I don’t think I get too concerned about it. It is a great day – and in most significant ways – it is a positive, [...]
30 December, 2008 – 1:37 pm
delivered 24 December 2008
by Rev. Dr John Evans
Luke 2:1-20
Friends, I have heard a rumour – an amazing rumour that I would like to share with you. Usually, I don’t like to share rumours, but this one is just so unbelieveable – well, it may just be true.
The rumour goes something like this: the world is [...]
23 December, 2008 – 10:04 pm
Sermon delivered 21 Dec. 2008
by Rev. Dr John Evans
II Sam. 7:1-11, 16
Luke 1:26-38
It is almost here – Christmas. The day we celebrate the birth of the Christ child is almost here … what, Thursday.
We have this sense of anticipation, expectancy – and with Gabriel and the message to Mary — the Word becoming flesh, [...]
23 December, 2008 – 9:21 pm
Please note there’s a couple of typos in this issue of the Bulletin. Christmas Eve is tomorrow, Wed 24 Dec., and Christmas Day 2008 is Thursday 25 December. Merry Christmas to all.
CAN Bulletin 21 December 2008
16 December, 2008 – 3:41 pm
You are warmly invited to join the Church of All Nations in a number of special events over the coming days. Please check the Bulletin or call 9347 7077 for more details:
Wed 17 Dec — Toy distribution
Fri 19 Dec — Indigenous Hospitality House invites you to their BBQ (6pm) and worship (7pm)
Sun 21 Dec [...]
16 December, 2008 – 2:54 pm
by Rev. Dr John Evans
Sermon delivered 14 Dec. 2008
Psalm 126
Luke 1:46b-55
At the heart of the season of Advent, and of Christmas itself, there is an exciting, inspiring, and yet also a challenging paradox. A paradox which our readings today highlight . . . so let me explain.
On the one hand, because of our trust [...]
16 December, 2008 – 2:17 pm
CAN Bulletin 14 December 2008
16 December, 2008 – 1:51 pm
When has God seemed most real to you?
How have you experienced moments of transcendence?
Where do you see God revealed?
These are some of the questions members of our congregation have pondered in the months leading up to Advent. Their reflections in prose, verse and image have been collected in a diverse and intimate volume for devotional [...]
