Imagine living in West Berlin during the time of the separation of East and West Germany – half a city full of bright lights and high commercial activity walled off to its other half and the surrounding countryside. Bus and train routes come to an abrupt halt at the borders. The destinations displayed on theContinue reading “Exploring destinations beyond”
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Retreat to advance…
Yep, I’m off to cool my heels for a few days at the local monastery. Contemplative author, Margaret Silf, is leading a retreat around the theme of “transformation.” It seems to sync with some of my daydreaming of late, particularly following discussions on committees and commissions that, confronted with the need for change, are temptedContinue reading “Retreat to advance…”
Celebrating Forest Sunday
Sustainable September is a Western Australian initiative designed to focus the community across a spectrum of social, environmental and economic actions. It coincides nicely with the the Season of Creation on the church calendar, marked particularly by the Uniting Church in Australia, and which began in 2000 and coincided unknowingly with a parallel season calledContinue reading “Celebrating Forest Sunday”
If weeks had a theme…
… this one would be “breaking through.” a vestige of human decency broke through when the High Court decided against the legitimacy of Australia’s “people trading” deal with Malaysia. the annual Uniting Church School of Ministry considered scholarly data that pointed to where spiritual growth was “breaking through” globally in unexpected quarters and were confrontedContinue reading “If weeks had a theme…”
High Court Chaplaincy Challenge Diversions
While on the matters of things High Court, it is interesting to see how the current challenge to the federal funding for the National School Chaplaincy Program is playing out: States play cat and mouse in High Court chaplaincy challenge – ABC Religion & Ethics (Australian Broadcasting Corporation). Community debate surrounding theContinue reading “High Court Chaplaincy Challenge Diversions”
High Court quashes Malaysia deal
… but I fear it’s not time to break out the champagne yet. My feeling right now is one of relief at expectations vindicated. The Malaysia deal was immoral even before it was illegal. Today’s High Court decision that effectively prevents the government from proceeding with the Malaysia refugee swapping deal presents at least oneContinue reading “High Court quashes Malaysia deal”
Riding the winds of change
Image by twicepix via Flickr Just as one of the biggest mining corporations canes our state government for not entertaining the possibility of nuclear power (vested interests?), we see this announcement: Japanese breakthrough will make wind power cheaper than nuclear | MNN – Mother Nature Network. Renewable energy becomes more viable and more accessibleContinue reading “Riding the winds of change”
Fooling around with themes…
It must be a sign of the Monday blah’s. A busy weekend capped off with a burst hot water system leaves one in the “spaced out” zone and difficult to focus on anything. Preparation work sits on my desk thumbing its nose at me. I just stare at it uncomprehendingly. Only one thing for itContinue reading “Fooling around with themes…”
Church Board Retreat
What sorts of things does a local church board discuss at it’s annual retreat? The flower roster? The need to cut the length of the Sunday morning harangues … I mean … sermons? The leaky roof? Not likely, at least not at the one I’ve been involved with today. On our agenda were: brainstorming closerContinue reading “Church Board Retreat”
Religion and republicanism in Australian politics – Eureka Street
Image via Wikipedia It’s blog-lite today as this weekend’s heavy schedule descends. Eureka Street often comes in to fill a gap at such times as it often is the medium that reflects most closely my own position (with some exceptions). I would probably want to spend some time, should it beContinue reading “Religion and republicanism in Australian politics – Eureka Street”
Wondering Pilgrim 