From the Minister I found it very helpful to attend the recent education session led by the Rev Ray Gormann on ‘Understanding The Liturgy’ (along with around thirty-five other members of the congregation!) In Ray’s presentation, he explained to us that when we gather for worship, we are taking part in a Drama, with a…

Ethicists, historians, sociologists and probably others have wondered whether there is anything that is found in common across the great world religions. And if so, could this be the distillation of the supreme religious mandate? Many have suggested this is indeed the case and the highest statement of humanity is found in the so called,…

I am looking forward to seeing if we get any visitors for our “Open Day” on Sunday. Hard to say but perhaps there are a few local people who have maybe seen the electronic sign and thought “Hmm they seem like an interesting bunch. I wonder what goes on there?” And as someone said during…

The reading for this Sunday from the Hebrew scriptures is the well-known giving of the 10 commandments to Moses. This account actually appears twice in the Bible once in Genesis and once in Exodus. The 10 commandments have been hugely influential in western culture and the basis for our legal system. Which got me thinking…

Last week was the second Sunday of Season of Creation we are observing here at Koonung Heights. We extended the range of the theme “Immersed in Water” to go beyond the fresh water found in rivers, lakes, the Great Artesian Basin, creeks, dams … to cover the world’s oceans, where, actually, the vast majority of…

Last Sunday we kicked off the Season of Creation here at Koonung Heights. The Season of Creation began on September 1, World Day of Prayer for the Care of Creation, and ends on October 4, the feast of St. Francis of Assisi, the patron saint of ecology beloved by many Christian denominations. I am not…

It was interesting to see the names that appeared on the foundation stones we identified last Sunday as part of our all age worship based on the theme of stones and rocks, stumbling blocks and potholes.I can recall Robert Menzies, JM Young and Henry Clarnette. Thanks to all who organised, took part and attended last…

Sunday will mark two things I am doing for the first time here at Koonung Heights. First, All Age worship; so come along expecting it will be a bit different. And goodness me I am looking forward to seeing you all in your nightwear! That is because, (and secondly), it is Pyjama Day. A day…

Greetings to the Koonung Heights Community I received some positive comments about the sermon on Joseph, anger and forgiveness last Sunday. A few said it spoke to them in their own struggles to overcome either guilt or challenges in forgiving others. As I said last Sunday these are issues everyone faces, not just religious people.…

Greetings to the Koonung Heights Community I have been reading about you recently. Graham Ray was kind enough to pass onto me some old copies of Koonung Corner with autobiographical pieces from several members of the congregation. And a piece about Jim’s Well’s parents being involved in the production of the Yirrkaka bark petition, and…