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COVID-19 Reflection

September 3, 2020 by Alan Lam

I had a fall whilst cycling the other day. I got back up and checked where I had injured myself. Thankfully, there were only a few scratches here and there and a slightly damaged sense of pride. I then tried to remember what happened, including what…

Baby steps: our first six months in Uruguay

September 1, 2020 by Pedro and Joy Oliveira Woolmer

On 24th January, we left for Uruguay as missionaries with the Church Missionary Society (CMS). We had been waiting and preparing for this moment for many years, so despite many unknowns, we felt as ready as we would ever be. With no other missionaries…

The motivation to do good in a Corona-filled world

August 27, 2020 by Ben Pantlin

From genocide and war to domestic violence and ongoing crime rates, the worst of humanity is clear to see. The reaction of many to the spread of Covid-19 backs this up. But intermixed with the stockpiling of resources, the displays of racism and…

When nothing will stand still #5: Reflections on Hebrews 12

August 25, 2020 by Emma Newling

Over the last months, Emma shared how she was feeling when life suddenly changed with Covid-19, and her plan to go back to a familiar passage. Here is the next episode… #5: Hebrews 12:5-6 And have you forgotten the exhortation that addresses…

Locating Singleness in Genesis 2

August 20, 2020 by Simon Flinders

Genesis 2 is about marriage, right? Well yes – in part. But it’s not just about marriage. I wonder if we could even say it’s not primarily about marriage. In fact, I would argue that if a single person comes to God’s…

The Minister Drought: A Millennial’s Perspective

August 18, 2020 by Angus Martin

I have really appreciated all the discussion under the catchphrase ‘the minister drought.’ The Pastor’s Heart along with others continue to have robust conversations with some great thinkers about the challenges facing Sydney Diocese.…

Palliative Care

August 13, 2020 by Jordon Cox

When I was a university student, our medical school dedicated just one week of our degree to teaching us about Palliative Care. We were to spend five days in the hospice to learn about caring for people at the end of life. When we arrived, we were…

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