A different way to start Lent. Our congregation is planning to gather for dinner from 6 pm on Tuesday 17th of February 2026. As is traditonal for the Tuesday before Ash Wednesday, we will be eating pancakes, with sweet and fruity things on them. After the early dessert, there will be a brief time of … Continue reading Shrove Tuesday | Pancake Day
Lenten studies and study group
The Anglican Church of Australia has released a Lenten study book on the topic of joy in the Christian life. It consists of 40 short readings. The daily readings cover Joy from God, his presence, creation and redemption in the Old Testament. Joy in the Psalms. Joy amid suffering from various New Testament readings. Finally, Holy Week picks … Continue reading Lenten studies and study group
Luke 15:11-32 | The prodigal
It is hard, in Jesus' famous parable of the younger son who trashes his life in a far country, to figure out who the prodigal is. The Oxford Dictionary says prodigal means 'wasteful, extravagant'. That seems to be self-centred, reckless, and indulgent son, but could it also be the father who humilitates himself in welcoming … Continue reading Luke 15:11-32 | The prodigal
Luke 9:28-36 | Transfiguration
It was a surprise to find out who he really was. Some call him a prophet or an early Marxist, an incarnation of Buddha or just a troubled man making trouble. But, just for a moment, his true nature was revealed and it freaked them out... one friend offered to build booths, tents, tabernacles - … Continue reading Luke 9:28-36 | Transfiguration
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