How do we see the world from God’s point of view?
why do we bother? - rev. grant dawson
Why do we spend so much time, effort and resources to reach goals that do not satisfy us?
stand firm! - rev. grant dawson
What does it mean to stand firmly in this moment, now, as followers of Jesus?
the promise of temptation - rev. grant dawson
What can we hold on to in our lives?
the glory of the grind - rev. michael ward
Jesus of mountaintop glory, I long to ascend with you, to behold your heavenly splendour. Yet my life seems locked in a deep valley shrouded by shadows and endless neediness. And so I pray that even here, especially here, you will make my life a window for your glory to shine through And a mirror reflecting your great love to all I meet.
update from the rdluc affirm team - john francis
radical religion - rev. michael ward
In an age of social and often spiritual ‘rootlessness’, we, as the people of God, are called to live as ‘radical’ followers. We are to root our lives in the One who is the ‘ground of our being’, and to be more deeply and intimately rooted together in vibrant community in order to discover, live, grow, and bear fruitful lives in the way of Jesus.
remember the basics - rev. grant dawson
How do we “proclaim” the Gospel in a “non-religious” age?
not a good homecoming - rev. grant dawson
how do we show respect to others? - rev. grant dawson
How do we show respect for others?
the power of celebration - rev. grant dawson
There is a need for celebration in life to help define who we are and where we are going.
the gift of the spirit - rev. grant dawson
What does it mean for us in our day to receive the Holy Spirit?
look out! - rev. grant dawson
We must concentrate on the art of seeing to appreciate what is happening and what can happen in our world.
how we go about it - rev. grant dawson
How do we begin the new year effectively?
christmas eve at rdluc - rev. nick coates
how to arrive at christmas: the magi - rev. nick coates
Advent is when we take time to ask ‘how am I supposed to show up on Christmas?’ If we look to the story of the Magi, the answer we find is we show up open, ready to change, grow, and become.
what 'joy to the world' says to me about christmas - liz
This Advent we asked a few people to reflect on a carol and tell us what it says to them about the significance of Christmas. During the week of joy, Liz reflects on how “Joy to the World” isn't really a Christmas song, but really is a Christmas song.
how to arrive at christmas: mary and joseph - rev. nick coates
This Advent we use our Nativity Scene to journey towards Christmas and ask 'what do these characters teach us about how to show up at Christmas?' This week we look at Mary and Joseph's story and ask if we're ready to take on the same risk they did on Christmas morning.
what 'silent night' says to me about christmas - al
This Advent we asked a few people to reflect on a carol and tell us what it says to them about the significance of Christmas. During the week of peace, Al reflects on how “Silent Night” helps him find the awe and wonder of Christmas.
what 'away in a manger' says to me about christmas - barry
This Advent we asked a few people to reflect on a carol and tell us what it says to them about the significance of Christmas. During the week of hope, Barry reflects on how “Away in a Manger” speaks to him bout the possibility of miracles.