Worship Reflections on Acts

Manningham Uniting Church Together@10 19th May 2024: Pentecost Theme:         The flames have died down        Text:              Acts 2:1-11 Pentecost is the birthday of the Church. On this birthday of the church, we would do well to remember the stories our ancestors wove together about what it was like back in the beginning. We are told they were huddled together in fear. Afraid to go outside, in case the authorities might spot them. Tormented by their grief. Afraid the dream might be over. Some of them…

Manningham Uniting Church Fellowship@10 28th April 2024: Easter 5 Theme:         God is not WhiteText:              Acts 8:26-40 Introduction Is God white? You know the answer. Right? According to Rev Dr Grace Ji-Sun Kim, “When Western Christians think about God, the default image that comes to mind is usually white and male.” In her latest book, When God Became White: Dismantling Whiteness for a More Just Christianity. She says: “Christianity is rooted in the ancient Near East among people of darker skin. But over time, European Christians cast…