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Common Ground
December 2024 Edtn

Editorial: A Morning People

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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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Prayer at Daybreak: the Benedictus

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Venn Advent Playlist 2024

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