Category Archives: Grafton Cathedral

Heart and treasure

Posted on August 10, 2019 by

Christ Church Cathedral, Grafton Pentecost 9 (C) 11 August 2019   [ video ] Each week the lectionary serves up a selection of texts for us to explore as we seek spiritual wisdom for everyday life. Most times those readings … Continue reading →

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For whom the bell tolls

Posted on July 29, 2019 by

Almost 400 years ago, John Donne penned the words which became a modern proverb, and have proved with the passing of time to be prophetic as well: No man is an island, entire of itself; every man is a piece … Continue reading →

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Mary the Tower

Posted on July 20, 2019 by

Christ Church Cathedral, Grafton Feast of the Magdalene 21 July 2019     [ video ] The Magdalene Today we are celebrating the feast day for Mary Magdalene, who has been everyone’s favourite disciple and saint at various times in … Continue reading →

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No purse, no bag, no sandals

Posted on July 6, 2019 by

Christ Church Cathedral, Grafton Pentecost 4C 7 July 2019   [ video ] Today we going back into the lectionary cycle after several weeks when we have stepped aside from the lectionary to focus on the key phrases in the … Continue reading →

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Ending spiritual and emotional violence towards LGBTQI+ persons

Posted on June 28, 2019 by

A speech to the Synod of Grafton Diocese on Sunday, 23 June 2019, when moving the following motion (shown in its final amended form): That this Synod encourages the 2020 General Synod: (i) to authorise Anglican clergy to participate in … Continue reading →

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with all that I have

Posted on June 27, 2019 by

Third Sunday after Pentecost Christchurch Cathedral, Grafton 30 June 2019   [ video ]   Through this past month of Sundays we have been reflecting on the inner dynamics of our lives as Christian people. What are our core values? … Continue reading →

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Spirit of the living God

Posted on June 8, 2019 by

Pentecost Sunday Christ Church Cathedral, Grafton 9 June 2019   [ video ] Last week we started a series of sermons that will extend across the five Sundays of June. During this month we are exploring the core of our … Continue reading →

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First things first

Posted on June 1, 2019 by

Easter 7C Christ Church Cathedral, Grafton 2 June 2019       [ video ] At its last meeting, Parish Council agreed that we would use the five Sundays during June to reflect on our core mission as Christians: first … Continue reading →

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Wisdom has set a table

Posted on May 23, 2019 by

CVAS Junior School Worship 26 May 2019 Christ Church Cathedral Grafton   [ video ] The Table stands at the centre of our worship today. It is always so for Christians. We have lots of symbols, but the Table is … Continue reading →

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Love, actually (again)

Posted on May 18, 2019 by

Easter 5C Christchurch Cathedral, Grafton 19 May 2019   [ video ]     Love, actually (again)# # “again”, because on 23 December 2018 I preached a sermon with the same title.   There is a famous story—probably apocryphal—of a … Continue reading →

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