Worship Reflections on Isaiah
8 February
To be like Birrarung or, Putting the ‘U’ in MUC MUC@10, 8 February 2026 Alison Sampson, reflecting on Isaiah 58 ‘Why have we fasted and you haven’t seen?’ the people ask God. ‘Why have we humbled ourselves and you haven’t paid attention?’ We’ve given up coffee, chocolate, alcohol and even social media: so why aren’t you answering our prayer?! Along with the people of Isaiah’s prophecy, I’d sure like to know. The world is so broken right now. What with…
16 November 2025
The city of joy MUC@2pm: Con’s Induction, 16 November 2025 Alison Sampson, reflecting on Isaiah 65:17-25 A city of joy, its people a delight: this is what God promises through the prophet Isaiah. It sounds wonderful! So, what are the elements of this joyful city? First, says Isaiah, health and wellbeing. No child will die young; no senior die prematurely (Isaiah 65:20). And we can imagine it. In this city, the air is clean, and the soil and waters, too.…