Suzanne Grimmett2 Samuel 11.1-15 Psalm 14 Ephesians 3.14-21 John 6.1-21 Sunday 25 July, 2021 Unimaginable abundance ©Suzanne Grimmett When we come to the day when we are celebrating the completion of the work on the roof, I will begin by saying that the story of King David walking around on his own roof and espying … Read more
What does the word “faith” mean to you? Unfortunately, in our time it has been trivialised by some to meaning something more like doctrinal or propositional assent. I think those moments in our lives when we have needed the most courage teach us that faith is much more than this kind of ideological adherence. Faith … Read more
Jesus came and proclaimed peace to you who were far off and peace to those who were near… (Ephesians 2) I wonder how far we are from feeling such peace? With over 12 million Australians in lockdown, and concerns for friends and family overseas, there are many for whom anxiety is an unwelcome travelling companion. Where … Read more
(Sunrise, Queenstown 9 July 2021) How much communication are you aware of happening around you? I read an astonishing story recently in “The Hidden Life of Trees” by Peter Wohlleben. Umbrella Acacias in Africa produce a toxin when giraffes start to eat them. Scientists noticed that once giraffes got a taste of the toxin, they … Read more
When I am weak, then I am strong (2 Corinthians 12:10).St Paul loves to capture the way of the spiritual life in paradoxical language, like that we will hear this weekend; “When I am weak, then I am strong” (2 Corinthians 12:10). Richard Rohr notes with others like St Francis that; …you come to God not … Read more
Life is not meant to be dismal. Life is not an endurance test. Life is life if we make it that. How do we know for sure that life is meant to be an excursion into joy? Because there is simply too much to enjoy: fishing in a back bay, the view from the mountaintop, … Read more
1 Samuel 17.57-18.5 Psalm 9.9-20 2 Corinthians 5.6-10, 5.14-17 Mark 4.35-41 Whatever it is that keeps widening your heart ©Suzanne Grimmett Why are you afraid? Have you still no faith? These words on Jesus’ lips in the midst of the stormy sea might prompt us to ask ourselves the same questions. Where do you find … Read more
In our Parish Council meeting this week we continued reflecting on the Diocesan Mission Action Plan. Our reflections this week looked at the activities that are at the heart of our faith communities. These activities are grouped under the headings of; Proclaiming and serving, worshipping and learning The Marks of Mission (more information in the link) open for … Read more
SERMON Sunday 13 June 1 Samuel 15.34-16.13 2 Corinthians 5.6-10, 5.14-17 Mark 4.26-34 The persistent power of bees, seeds and trees ©Suzanne Grimmett I had bee hives when I used to live outside the city, and they were a source of fascination to me. The total commitment to the life of the hive, the skill … Read more
Jesus said, ‘The kingdom of God is as if someone would scatter seed on the ground, and would sleep and rise night and day, and the seed would sprout and grow, he does not know how.’ Mark 4: 26,27 The Rev’d Dr Samuel Wells talks about the keynote of Christianity in this time of pandemic and social … Read more