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In Acts 16 we witness an amazing event — Paul and Silas are flogged and thrown into prison. At midnight, an earthquake shook the foundation of the prison and everyone’s chains became loose.
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Although he was nearly 28 years younger than his counterpart, the two great artists were dear friends and frequent companions.
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The Christian church continues its journey towards Easter.
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This promise constitutes one of the most precious realities of life: “I am with you always.” Even though, despite what it sometimes feels like, there is never a single moment when we are alone.
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In about two weeks the season of Lent is upon us. It is kicked off by Ash Wednesday, when we are reminded of the fragility of life through the rite of Imposition of the Ashes.
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In the Bible we read that the Prophet Jeremiah lived in a time of turmoil, when the fate of many nations—including Judah—was being sealed.
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Expectation and excitement are always rising fast by the third Sunday in Advent.
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Psalm 122, Verse 1 says, ‘I was glad when they said to me, “Let us go to the house of the Lord!”’
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St Johns Southgate may not have a 13th century fresco like the one of St Francis preaching to the birds adorning his namesake basilica in Assisi, Italy, but here beside the Yarra in Melbourne we can capture some of that enduring spirit.
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International student hospitality and friendship at St John’s Southgate
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Many people have asked me the question: “How do you find time for meditation and prayer in the midst of a busy modern life?”
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Everyone loves a celebration, not least the people of St Johns Southgate.
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‘Then the other disciple, who had reached the tomb first, also went in; he saw and believed.’ (John 20:8)
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Should children be left to make their own decisions about religion and spiritual values when they become adults?
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It’s almost Christmas and things are singing at St Johns Southgate.
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Sunday October 7 is a day for all creatures – great and small - at St John’s Southgate.
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On the face of it, there is not much to link the small church nestled in the heart of Southbank to the ancient European cities of Leipzig and Freiberg and to Boston and New York but step inside some Sunday soon and you are likely to hear the evidence.
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In the space of just two months the church at the heart of Southbank will offer performances by one of Australia’s most promising Bach tenors, an internationally renowned Australian oboist and the artist recognised as the world’s best Bach tenor.
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