Posts by Andrew Hateley-Browne
Five Encouraging Writing Tips from Paula Gooder
Writing can be slow, uncertain, and sometimes difficult work. But as Gooder reminded us: it’s also generative, surprising, and full of life. Especially when you give yourself permission to start.
Read More24 April | Quarterly Conversations
Quarterly Conversations brings a community together to dialogue on significant social and political issues shaping Australian society. Each conversation is informed by the latest edition of the Quarterly Essay—a journal publishing a single long-form political, intellectual or cultural opinion essay every issue. Event host Congregation of Mark the Evangelist, Uniting Church in Australia
Read MorePull up a chair. There’s a new puzzle to bring together.
Thanks to everyone who gathered around the table to piece together our latest community puzzle—especially those who braved the clear blue sky section of this 1000-piece photo (Cathedral of the Intercession of Most Holy Theotokos on the Moat, Moscow). A new puzzle has become available today: The Last Supper by Leonardo da Vinci—perfect for Easter…
Read MoreVirtual Drop-In
Got a tricky question? Stuck on your research? Or just need a quick pointer in the right direction? Library staff will be available for a virtual chat to help you access library services and assist your research. Students can always reach out to library staff for assistance during opening hours. But if online flexibility suits…
Read MoreWriting Retreat
Join a welcoming community of writers for a day of focus, momentum, and encouragement. Bring along your article, thesis, creative work or personal project. Guest Speaker Dr Paula GooderCanon ChancellorSt Paul’s Cathedral, London Schedule March Thursday, 26 9:00am 3:00pm The day’s program includes writing warm-up activities, blocks of quiet writing time and opportunities for one-on-one…
Read More1000 Paper Cranes for Peace
The Dalton McCaughey Library community is making something special in the lead-up to International Peace Day on 15 September. 1,000 paper cranes for peace. That’s an ambitious community goal, so folding has started early. Building peace is bigger than an art project; but it can start with strong communities, reflective traditions, and inspiring symbols. And…
Read MoreThe Prodigal Son – Luke 15:11–32
In Luke 15:11–32, Jesus shares one of his most well-known parables—the story of the Prodigal Son. This passage sits within a trilogy of parables (the Lost Sheep, the Lost Coin, and the Lost Son), each revealing the heart of God towards the lost.
Read MoreThe Beatitudes
The Beatitudes from the New Testament are a set of nine blessings that come to people who develop the virtues which Christ Himself had. The Beatitudes are found in Matthew 5:1-12. The passage begins with setting the scene – Jesus is seated on a mountain with His disciples; and a multitude of people has gathered…
Read MoreScripture Workings
In Romans 9:16-24, what is Paul actually trying to tell us? One answer has been that he wants to teach us about the disobedience of the Jews; but it is much more complicated than that.
Read MoreJesus: An Act of Humility
When John shares in scripture about Jesus’ miracle of gift and supply (John 6:1 – 16) we are given a fresh revelation of Jesus being our provider and ‘host’. As the host Jesus gives thanks over five small barley loaves and two fish, He prays ‘Blessed art thou, O Lord our God, King of the Universe, who brings forth bread from the earth.’
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