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Reflections (at different times) on ecumenical or interfaith issues, theology, spirituality, ministry, the arts, politics, popular culture, or life in general ... occasionally, just some funny stuff.

Tuesday, 12 May 2020

Some thoughts about what worship may look like following the COVID-19 pandemic

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As I write these reflections in early May of 2020, the COVID-19 pandemic is still raging in many places in the world. Here in Australia...

Wednesday, 19 June 2019

“A Dalek-shaped god or a Jesus-shaped God?: The choice is yours.” (a sermon)

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The scripture lesson on which the sermon is based comes from Paul’s letter to the Galatians, and is a combination of parts of two weeks’ r...

Friday, 17 May 2019

“‘New!’: When is it good? When is it bad? When is it ugly?”: a sermon (Revelation 21:1-6; John 13:31-35)

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I mentioned this earlier in the service, but I’ll say it again. All of my preparation for worship this week was completed before the pol...

Friday, 10 May 2019

A Prayer for the Sunday after an Election

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Let us pray. God of all nations and peoples, we give thanks for all those who made yesterday’s election possible: · for all...

Thursday, 18 April 2019

“A Moveable Feast”: a sermon for Easter Day

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Alleluia! Christ is risen! He is risen indeed! Alleluia! Easter is what’s called “a moveable feast”. Easter, and the days ...

Saturday, 30 March 2019

“There was a man with two sons …”: a sermon (Luke 15:1-3, 11b-32)

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Today’s gospel lesson is one of the most familiar passages in the entire Bible. As with any familiar passage of scripture, we can find man...

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Bob Faser: I grew up in the United States and have lived in Australia since 1980. I'm a retired (recycled?) minister in the Uniting Church in Australia. At various times, I've been a parish minister, ecumenical staffer, and hospital chaplain. Some of my interests include theology, liturgy, ecumenism, interfaith relations, history, politics, the arts, humour, and Christmas in popular culture. (I did my doctorate on Advent and Christmas as a "season of opportunity" for churches to relate to their communities.)

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