Resources
I admit that I’m a resource junkie. Here are a bunch of both new, and tried and true resources for learning, multimedia, faith development and other stuff.
New Sheet Music
I've added a couple of newer songs for sale as sheet music for the Advent/Christmas season. Make a New Way is based on the cry of John the Baptist but set in Australia. Written with David MacGregor. Blessed Night, Blessed Light which explores God being present in...
Spirit of Creation – Sheet Music
We've just made available the sheet music for "Spirit of Creation" - an excellent resource for the Season of Creation. Written by myself (words) and Leigh Newton (music), the song picks up the theme of the Spirit groaning in Romans 8 and relates it to the plight of...
Luke 10 through a Doorway
Recently I preached on Luke 10 at my local church. It was also communion Sunday. The text has been popular among mission writers in recent years, The lectionary uses verse 1-11 and 16-20 and leave out some awkward words about judgement... I asked a retired builder in...
Resources: Preparing for Baptism & Confirmation
Here is a page of resources from my recent Diving Deep workshops about preparing older youth to adults for baptism and confirmation. There are workshop notes, Uniting Church resources, and link to a bunch of resources from Australis and overseas. Some are free and...
This Day: Sabbath Poems
This Day: Collected & New Sabbath Poems. This wonderful book of poems by a remarkable poet is my companion on the back deck in the mornings. Wendell Berry is teaching me to pay attention to the land, to country, to Creation, and I am left humbled and speechless by...
FREE DOWNLOAD – The Belonging Kit Resources
I am delighted to announce that The Belonging Kit is available as a free download courtesy of the UCA Assembly. The Belonging Kit is a comprehensive educational resource designed for preparing older youth to adults for baptism and confirmation. It was published by...
“There is a Thin Place” – Sheet Music
There is a Thin Place is a Taize-style call to worship - a simple, contemplative melody with simple words. The arrangement allows for extra vocal and instrumental parts to be added. This song started as a Call to Worship written for Blackwood Uniting Church. David...
VIDEO SERIES – Aboriginal Spirituality and Culture
A conversation with Revd Dr Garry Worete Deverell. Three videos with Discussion Guide. This is a collaboration between Garry and myself on behalf of Port Phillip East Presbytery of the Uniting Church in Australia, with the initial support of the University of...
NEW SONG – “Lay Down Your Palms”
Here's a new song written by Leigh Newton and myself called "Lay Down Your Palms". The writing began in Lent 2024 and has finally been finished in Lent 2025. The narrative goes from Palm Sunday to Jesus' post-resurrection sending of his disciples. So it can either be...