Lectures held at St Andrew's are organised by the St Andrew’s Trust for the Study of Religion and Society
Pentecost 4 is Communion Sunday. We consider Jesus' instructions to help even the most insignificant people - those who do not have a lot of power to wield or great wealth. Just a cup of water can make a difference. We consider the implications of that as we gather for communion this week. Susan Jones […]
A small group of people who meditate or participate in silent Centering Prayer for 30 minutes. All welcome.
In light of the recent Crown apology to the people of Parihaka, Lynne Dovey and Ben Gray will speak about Parihaka, its history and what we can learn from this truth and reconciliation move from the Government.
A small group of people who meditate or participate in silent Centering Prayer for 30 minutes. All welcome.
How do today's singers songwriters present God in their songs and music? Is God intimate friend or forbidding opponent, or perhaps distant diety? In today's Gathering we look at popular music and its spiritual message
A small group of people who meditate or participate in silent Centering Prayer for 30 minutes. All welcome.
In a short series of three, Susan led us last week in thinking about how God and the sacred turn up in popular music. Today we look at how God has been pictured in art over the centuries from Michelangelo on. Next week we will see how God turns up in the movies.
This group meets monthly in the Centre at 11.45am on the 4th Sunday of the month. Current study is "Violence Divine: Overcoming the Bible's Betrayal of Its Non-Violent God." a DVD series produced by Living the Questions. This month: 'Undecided Justice' Queries contact Susan 027 321 4870
A small group of people who meditate or participate in silent Centering Prayer for 30 minutes. All welcome.
The concept of what Jesus seems to have called the Kingdom of God or the Kingdom of Heaven can be translated Commonwealth of God. Jesus indicated it was not easy to find, but was valuable treasure. Does this concept appear in the movies we watch? We look at a few recent films to see what […]
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