Read Article Common Ground December 2024 Edtn 3 min read Editorial: A Morning People John Dennison The Church is a morning people, a people of Advent. They’re those who understand that, as the Apostle Paul puts it: “the night is nearly over; the day is almost here”. Christian Year
Read Article Common Ground December 2024 Edtn 21 min read Throw Those Curtains Wide John Dennison At Advent we’re reminded that the gates of history stand open, that the darkness of these days is not increasing but diminishing—its tide on the ebb. Christian Year Lead Articles
Read Article Common Ground December 2024 Edtn 15 min read Field Notes: Annette McHugh John Dennison Annette McHugh lives in the Blue Mountains near Sydney with her husband Rohan and their two boys. With extensive experience of working in and around government, she currently works in the not-for-profit sector. Faith & Work Interviews
Read Article Common Ground December 2024 Edtn 11 min read Where Does Joy Come In? Sonya Lewthwaite I began Advent early this year by listening through the album of that title by The Porter’s Gate, especially its third track, “He Comes”. Creation, Society, Culture Scripture & Theology
Read Article Common Ground December 2024 Edtn 5 min read The Vital Art of Celebration (an excerpt) John Dennison John helps us to see why celebration is such a distinctive of the Church. Indeed, Christian celebration is a spiritual discipline, a habit of God’s people regardless of what is happening in the world around. Christian Year Scripture & Theology
Read Article Common Ground December 2024 Edtn 5 min read Prayer at Daybreak: the Benedictus Venn Foundation For the followers of the risen Jesus, the importance of morning actually goes well beyond the need feel good about the day. Living Well
Read Article Common Ground December 2024 Edtn 2 min read Venn Advent Playlist 2024 Ryan and Ashleigh Lang Kia ora e hoa mā. It’s with a tingle of excitement that we offer you this playlist for Advent 2024, best experienced by finding a quiet spot at dawn, turning off shuffle, and listening as the sun rises. Christian Year Music