As LUC Would Have It: Recent Episodes
Leichhardt Uniting Church
A Leichhardt Uniting Church podcast featuring weekly sermons and additional content.
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Welcome, friends, to the next episode in our series titled Back 2 School: Children’s Bible Stories for Radical Disciples. In this series we are looking back at all those stories we heard as children and revisiting them with a radical heart.
In this episode Matthew Powell takes us journey through story of Elijah handing the mantle to Elisha, including sidenotes of Deadpool, bears and consensus cards.
This sermon was delivered on the 12th October 2025 at the 6.30pm service.
Find the full reading here:
https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=2%20Kings%202%3A1-15&version=NRSVUE
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Welcome, friends, to the next episode in our series titled Back 2 School: Children’s Bible Stories for Radical Disciples. In this series we are looking back at all those stories we heard as children and revisiting them with a radical heart.
In this episode, Rev. Dr. Peter Walker, current Principal of the United Theological College, and incoming General Secretary of the Uniting Church NSW/ACT Synod, gives some historical context and insight around the story of Elijah and Elisha, and communities around them.
This sermon was delivered on the 12th October 2025 at the 10am service.
Find the full reading here:
https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=2%20Kings%202%3A1-15&version=NRSVUE
Theme music by Anthony Tam. Find more of Anthony’s music here.
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Welcome, friends, to the next episode in our series titled Back 2 School: Children’s Bible Stories for Radical Disciples. In this series we are looking back at all those stories we heard as children and revisiting them with a radical heart.
In this episode, Rev. Radhika Sukumar-White explores the story of 1 Kings 19 - Elijah and the aftermath of mass violence, meeting God and calling Elisha as a disciple.
This sermon was delivered on the 5th October 2025 at the 10am and 6:30pm services.
Find the full reading here:
https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=1%20Kings%2019&version=NRSVUE
Theme music by Anthony Tam. Find more of Anthony’s music here.
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Welcome, friends, to the next episode in our series titled Back 2 School: Children’s Bible Stories for Radical Disciples. In this series we are looking back at all those stories we heard as children and revisiting them with a radical heart.
In this episode, River Wilson explores the story of Solomon's coronation as king (cue Handel's Zadok the Priest).
This sermon was delivered on the 28th September 2025 at the 10am and 6:30pm services.
Find the full reading here:
https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=1Kings+1:28-40&version=NRSVUE;RSV
Theme music by Anthony Tam. Find more of Anthony’s music here.
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Welcome, friends, to the next episode in our series titled Back 2 School: Children’s Bible Stories for Radical Disciples. In this series we are looking back at all those stories we heard as children and revisiting them with a radical heart.
In this episode, Mel Grouse unpacks the deeply problematic elements of the story of David and Bathsheba, as well as how the Church has grossly rose-tinted this story as a romance.
This sermon was delivered on the 21st September 2025 at the 6:30pm service.
Find the full reading here:
https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=2%20Samuel%2011%3A1-12%3A23&version=NRSVUE
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Welcome, friends, to the next episode in our series titled Back 2 School: Children’s Bible Stories for Radical Disciples. In this series we are looking back at all those stories we heard as children and revisiting them with a radical heart.
In this episode, Christina Mikhael carefully weaves together the troubling story of David and Bathsheba with her own work in domestic violence and support for women.
Content warning: contains references to mens violence against women.
This sermon was delivered on the 21st September 2025 at the 10am service.
Find the full reading here:
https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=2%20Samuel%2011%3A1-12%3A23&version=NRSVUE
Theme music by Anthony Tam. Find more of Anthony’s music here.
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Welcome, friends, to the next episode in our series titled Back 2 School: Children’s Bible Stories for Radical Disciples. In this series we are looking back at all those stories we heard as children and revisiting them with a radical heart.
In this episode, Michael Dean explores the two origin stories of King David as found in 1 Samuel, and asks us: is the Bible one big story, or a library of stories?
Contains some coarse language.
This sermon was delivered on the 14th September 2025 at the 6:30pm service.
Find the full reading here:
https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=1%20Samuel%2017&version=NRSVUE
Theme music by Anthony Tam. Find more of Anthony’s music here.
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Welcome, friends, to the next episode in our series titled Back 2 School: Children’s Bible Stories for Radical Disciples. In this series we are looking back at all those stories we heard as children and revisiting them with a radical heart.
In this episode, Margie Whelan re-imagines the famous story of David and Goliath, which took place in the ancient city of... Gaza.
This sermon was delivered on the 14th September 2025 at the 10am service.
Find the full reading here:
https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=1%20Samuel%2017&version=NRSVUE
Theme music by Anthony Tam. Find more of Anthony’s music here.
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Welcome, friends, to the next episode in our series titled Back 2 School: Children’s Bible Stories for Radical Disciples. In this series we are looking back at all those stories we heard as children and revisiting them with a radical heart.
In this episode, Rev. Erik Lennestål offers history and theology as he delves into the story of God calling the young Samuel in the middle of the night.
This sermon was delivered on the 31st August 2025 at the 10am and 6:30pm services.
Find the full reading here:
https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=1%20Samuel%203&version=NRSVUE
Theme music by Anthony Tam. Find more of Anthony’s music here.
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Welcome, friends, to the next episode in our series titled Back 2 School: Children’s Bible Stories for Radical Disciples. In this series we are looking back at all those stories we heard as children and revisiting them with a radical heart.
In this episode, Maikeli Ramaidama invites us to unlearn and relearn some things in relation to the story of Samson and Delilah.
This sermon was delivered on the 24th August 2025 at the 6:30pm service.
Find the full reading here:
https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Judges%2016%3A1-22&version=NRSVUE
Theme music by Anthony Tam. Find more of Anthony’s music here.
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Welcome, friends, to the next episode in our series titled Back 2 School: Children’s Bible Stories for Radical Disciples. In this series we are looking back at all those stories we heard as children and revisiting them with a radical heart.
In this episode, Graeme Randall takes a pastoral and compassionate view to the infamous story of Samson and Delilah.
This sermon was delivered on the 24th August 2025 at the 10am service.
Find the full reading here:
https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Judges%2016%3A1-22&version=NRSVUE
Theme music by Anthony Tam. Find more of Anthony’s music here.
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Welcome, friends, to the next episode in our series titled Back 2 School: Children’s Bible Stories for Radical Disciples. In this series we are looking back at all those stories we heard as children and revisiting them with a radical heart.
In this episode, Pastor Ella Evans, Youth and Young Adults Pastor at Glenbrook Uniting Church, brings her full evangelical self to the story of Deborah and Jael.
This sermon was delivered on the 17th August 2025 at the 6:30pm service.
Find the full reading here:
https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Judges%204&version=NRSVUE
Theme music by Anthony Tam. Find more of Anthony’s music here.
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Welcome, friends, to the next episode in our series titled Back 2 School: Children’s Bible Stories for Radical Disciples. In this series we are looking back at all those stories we heard as children and revisiting them with a radical heart.
In this episode, Pastor Eidan Keiran, pastor at New City Church powerfully weaves together the story of Jael and the tent peg with their own story.
This sermon was delivered on the 17th August 2025 at the 10am service.
Find the full reading here:
https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Judges%204&version=NRSVUE
Theme music by Anthony Tam. Find more of Anthony’s music here.
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Welcome, friends, to the next episode in our series titled Back 2 School: Children’s Bible Stories for Radical Disciples. In this series we are looking back at all those stories we heard as children and revisiting them with a radical heart.
In this episode, Ifana Tungga beautifully unpacks assumptions and blind spots in the story of Joshua and Jericho,
This sermon was delivered on the 10th August 2025 at the 6:30pm service.
Find the full reading here:
https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Joshua%206&version=NRSVUE
Theme music by Anthony Tam. Find more of Anthony’s music here.
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Welcome, friends, to the next episode in our series titled Back 2 School: Children’s Bible Stories for Radical Disciples. In this series we are looking back at all those stories we heard as children and revisiting them with a radical heart.
In this episode, Rev. Heewon Chang juxtaposes the classic children's bible story, Joshua and the battle (genocide?) of Jericho with the present genocide in Gaza.
This sermon was delivered on the 10th August 2025 at the 10am service.
Find the full reading here:
https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Joshua%206&version=NRSVUE
Theme music by Anthony Tam. Find more of Anthony’s music here.
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Welcome, friends, to the next episode in our series titled Back 2 School: Children’s Bible Stories for Radical Disciples. In this series we are looking back at all those stories we heard as children and revisiting them with a radical heart.
In this episode, guest preacher Rev. Dr. Sathi Clarke looks at the uncomfortable story of Joseph and Potiphar's wife.
This sermon was delivered on the 20th July 2025 at the 6:30pm service.
Find the full reading here:
https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Genesis%2039&version=NRSVUE
Theme music by Anthony Tam. Find more of Anthony’s music here.
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Welcome, friends, to the next episode in our series titled Back 2 School: Children’s Bible Stories for Radical Disciples. In this series we are looking back at all those stories we heard as children and revisiting them with a radical heart.
In this episode, Rev. Alimoni Taumoepeau looks at the story and character of Rahab.
This sermon was delivered on the 3rd August 2025 at the 10am service.
Find the full reading here:
https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Joshua%201%3A1-9%3B%20Joshua%202&version=NRSVUE
Theme music by Anthony Tam. Find more of Anthony’s music here.
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Welcome, friends, to the next episode in our series titled Back 2 School: Children’s Bible Stories for Radical Disciples. In this series we are looking back at all those stories we heard as children and revisiting them with a radical heart.
In this episode, ministry candidate Natalie Maddock looks at the story and character of Rahab.
This sermon was delivered on the 3rd August 2025 at the 6:30pm service.
Find the full reading here:
https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Joshua%201%3A1-9%3B%20Joshua%202&version=NRSVUE
Theme music by Anthony Tam. Find more of Anthony’s music here.
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Welcome, friends, to the next episode in our series titled Back 2 School: Children’s Bible Stories for Radical Disciples. In this series we are looking back at all those stories we heard as children and revisiting them with a radical heart.
In this episode, Matt Powell explores the story of the Israelites worshipping the Golden Calf.
This sermon was delivered on the 27th July 2025 at the 6:30pm service.
Find the full reading here:
https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Exodus%2032&version=NRSVUE
Theme music by Anthony Tam. Find more of Anthony’s music here.
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Welcome, friends, to the next episode in our series titled Back 2 School: Children’s Bible Stories for Radical Disciples. In this series we are looking back at all those stories we heard as children and revisiting them with a radical heart.
In this episode, Jed Evans explores the story of the Israelites worshipping the Golden Calf.
This sermon was delivered on the 27th July 2025 at the 10am service.
Find the full reading here:
https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Exodus%2032&version=NRSVUE
Theme music by Anthony Tam. Find more of Anthony’s music here.
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Welcome, friends, to the next episode in our series titled Back 2 School: Children’s Bible Stories for Radical Disciples. In this series we are looking back at all those stories we heard as children and revisiting them with a radical heart.
In this episode, River Wilson looks at the uncomfortable story of Joseph and Potiphar's wife.
This sermon was delivered on the 20th July 2025 at the 10am service.
Find the full reading here:
https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Genesis%2039&version=NRSVUE
Theme music by Anthony Tam. Find more of Anthony’s music here.
soundcloud.com/amfomy
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Welcome, friends, to the next episode in our series titled Back 2 School: Children’s Bible Stories for Radical Disciples. In this series we are looking back at all those stories we heard as children and revisiting them with a radical heart.
In this episode, Cheree Corbin explores God's covenant with Abram/Abraham in Genesis, and unpacks Paul's theology in the New Testament.
This sermon was delivered on the 13th July 2025 at the 6:30pm service.
Find the full reading here:
https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Genesis%2017&version=NRSVUE
Theme music by Anthony Tam. Find more of Anthony’s music here.
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Welcome, friends, to the next episode in our series titled Back 2 School: Children’s Bible Stories for Radical Disciples. In this series we are looking back at all those stories we heard as children and revisiting them with a radical heart.
In this episode, Lyle Steffensen explores God's covenant with Abram/Abraham in Genesis, and shares powerfully of her own story of church trauma and healing.
This sermon was delivered on the 13th July 2025 at the 10am service.
Find the full reading here:
https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Genesis%2017&version=NRSVUE
Theme music by Anthony Tam. Find more of Anthony’s music here.
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Welcome, friends, to the next episode in our series titled Back 2 School: Children’s Bible Stories for Radical Disciples. In this series we are looking back at all those stories we heard as children and revisiting them with a radical heart.
We are back in the book of Genesis, as Katelyn Woods explores the troubling story of Hagar.
This sermon was delivered on the 6th July 2025 at the 6:30pm service.
Find the full reading here:
https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Genesis%2016&version=NRSVUE
Theme music by Anthony Tam. Find more of Anthony’s music here.
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Welcome, friends, to the next episode in our series titled Back 2 School: Children’s Bible Stories for Radical Disciples. In this series we are looking back at all those stories we heard as children and revisiting them with a radical heart.
We are back in the book of Genesis, as Gabby Love explores the troubling story of Hagar. TW: this sermon contains references to sexual and reproductive violence.
This sermon was delivered on the 6th July 2025 at the 10am service.
Find the full reading here:
https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Genesis%2016&version=NRSVUE
Theme music by Anthony Tam. Find more of Anthony’s music here.
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Welcome, friends, to the next episode in our series titled Back 2 School: Children’s Bible Stories for Radical Disciples. In this series we are looking back at all those stories we heard as children and revisiting them with a radical heart.
We've got a few more weeks in the book of Genesis before exploring the rest of the Hebrew Scriptures. In this episode, our Minister and Team Leader Rev. Radhika deconstructs God gifting Canaan to Abram's family, and what it actually means to be a chosen people. This sermon makes reference to the current genocide taking place through the Holy Lands.
This sermon was delivered on the 22nd June 2025 at the 10am and 6:30pm services.
Find the full reading here:
https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Genesis%2012%3A1-9&version=NRSVUE
Theme music by Anthony Tam. Find more of Anthony’s music here.
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Welcome, friends, to the next episode in our series titled Back 2 School: Children’s Bible Stories for Radical Disciples. In this series we are looking back at all those stories we heard as children and revisiting them with a radical heart.
Through the season of Easter, we've been working through the story of the Exodus. In this episode, Nick wraps up the Exodus series by looking at the Ten Commandments, and Law in general.
TW: this sermon contains references to drug usage, violence and swearing.
This sermon was delivered on the 1st June 2025 at the 6:30pm service.
Find the full reading here:
https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Exodus%2020%3A1-21&version=NRSVUE
Theme music by Anthony Tam. Find more of Anthony’s music here.
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Welcome, friends, to the next episode in our series titled Back 2 School: Children’s Bible Stories for Radical Disciples. In this series we are looking back at all those stories we heard as children and revisiting them with a radical heart.
Through the season of Easter, we have been working through the story of the Exodus. Today, Catherine Garner concludes the series with a funny and poignant look at the Ten Commandments.
This sermon was delivered on the 1st June 2025 at the 10am service.
Find the full reading here:
https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Exodus%2020%3A1-21&version=NRSVUE
Theme music by Anthony Tam. Find more of Anthony’s music here.
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Welcome, friends, to the next episode in our series titled Back 2 School: Children’s Bible Stories for Radical Disciples. In this series we are looking back at all those stories we heard as children and revisiting them with a radical heart.
Through the season of Easter, we'll be working through the story of the Exodus. In this episode, Dave somehow makes reference to poo and puppies in his sermon on manna, quail and water in the wilderness.
This sermon was delivered on the 25th May 2025 at the 6:30pm service.
Find the full reading here:
https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Exodus%2016%3A2-32&version=NRSVUE
and:
https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Exodus%2017%3A1-7&version=NRSVUE
Theme music by Anthony Tam. Find more of Anthony’s music here.
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Welcome, friends, to the next episode in our series titled Back 2 School: Children’s Bible Stories for Radical Disciples. In this series we are looking back at all those stories we heard as children and revisiting them with a radical heart.
Through the season of Easter, we'll be working through the story of the Exodus. Today, Rohan Salmond beautifully contextualises the story of the provision of manna and water to the Israelites in the wilderness.
This sermon was delivered on the 25th May 2025 at the 10am service.
Find the full reading here:
https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Exodus%2016%3A2-32&version=NRSVUE
and:
https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Exodus%2017%3A1-7&version=NRSVUE
Theme music by Anthony Tam. Find more of Anthony’s music here.
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Welcome, friends, to the next episode in our series titled Back 2 School: Children’s Bible Stories for Radical Disciples. In this series we are looking back at all those stories we heard as children and revisiting them with a radical heart.
Through the season of Easter, we'll be working through the story of the Exodus. Today, Michael Dean takes a look at the well-known story of the Parting of the Red Sea, and the concept of national myths.
This sermon was delivered on the 18th May 2025 at the 10am and 6:30pm services.
Find the full reading here:
https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Exodus%2014%3A5-31&version=NRSVUE
Theme music by Anthony Tam. Find more of Anthony’s music here.
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Welcome, friends, to the next episode in our series titled Back 2 School: Children’s Bible Stories for Radical Disciples. In this series we are looking back at all those stories we heard as children and revisiting them with a radical heart.
Through the season of Easter, we'll be working through the story of the Exodus. Today, Corbin takes a powerful look at the harrowing story of God killing every firstborn Egyptian as the Tenth Plague.
This sermon was delivered on the 11th May 2025 at the 6:30pm service.
Find the full reading here:
https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Exodus%2011&version=NRSVUE
and:
https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Exodus%2012%3A21-32&version=NRSVUE
Theme music by Anthony Tam. Find more of Anthony’s music here.
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Welcome, friends, to the next episode in our series titled Back 2 School: Children’s Bible Stories for Radical Disciples. In this series we are looking back at all those stories we heard as children and revisiting them with a radical heart.
Through the season of Easter, we'll be working through the story of the Exodus. Today, Jen McLean takes a powerful look at the harrowing story of God killing every firstborn Egyptian as the Tenth Plague.
This sermon was delivered on the 11th May 2025 at the 10am service.
Find the full reading here:
https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Exodus%2011&version=NRSVUE
and:
https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Exodus%2012%3A21-32&version=NRSVUE
Theme music by Anthony Tam. Find more of Anthony’s music here.
soundcloud.com/amfomy
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https://www.leichhardtuniting.org.au/
Welcome, friends, to the next episode in our series titled Back 2 School: Children’s Bible Stories for Radical Disciples. In this series we are looking back at all those stories we heard as children and revisiting them with a radical heart.
Through the season of Easter, we'll be working through the story of the Exodus; speech pathologist Erin Lewis preaches here on the story of God calling Moses and the sound of God's breath.
This sermon was delivered on the 4th May 2025 at the 6:30pm service.
Find the full reading here:
https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Exodus%203%3A1-20&version=NRSVUE
Theme music by Anthony Tam. Find more of Anthony’s music here.
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Welcome, friends, to the next episode in our series titled Back 2 School: Children’s Bible Stories for Radical Disciples. In this series we are looking back at all those stories we heard as children and revisiting them with a radical heart.
Through the season of Easter, we'll be working through the story of the Exodus; Pastor Caitlin Scott, chaplain at MLC Burwood preaches here on the story of God calling Moses through the burning bush.
This sermon was delivered on the 4th May 2025 at the 10am service.
Find the full reading here:
https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Exodus%203%3A1-20&version=NRSVUE
Theme music by Anthony Tam. Find more of Anthony’s music here.
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Welcome, friends, to the next episode in our series titled Back 2 School: Children’s Bible Stories for Radical Disciples. In this series we are looking back at all those stories we heard as children and revisiting them with a radical heart.
We're back into this year's preaching series after a short Gospel-ly Easter-y detour. Through the season of Easter, we'll be working through the story of the Exodus; our Minister/Team Leader Rev. Radhika Sukumar-White kicks things off by preaching on the birth of Moses, and five ordinary but extraordinary women.
This sermon was delivered on the 27th April 2025 at the 10am and 6:30pm services.
Find the full reading here:
https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Exodus%201%3A8-2%3A10&version=NRSVUE
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Welcome, friends, to the next episode in our series titled Back 2 School: Children’s Bible Stories for Radical Disciples. In this series we are looking back at all those stories we heard as children and revisiting them with a radical heart.
Today, we take a quick detour from our 2025 preaching series for Easter Sunday, with our Minister and Chaplain at Sydney University, Rev. Adrian Sukumar-White, preaching on John 20:1-18.
This sermon was delivered on the 20th April 2025 at the 10am service.
Find the full reading here:
https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=John%2020%3A1-18&version=NRSVUE
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Welcome, friends, to the next episode in our series titled Back 2 School: Children’s Bible Stories for Radical Disciples. In this series we are looking back at all those stories we heard as children and revisiting them with a radical heart.
Today, we take a quick detour from our 2025 preaching series for Palm Sunday. Ifana Tungga weaves together (pun intended) the significance of the palm tree in Rote Island culture with the story of Jesus' entry into Jerusalem.
This sermon was delivered on the 13th April 2025 at the 6:30pm service.
Find the full reading here:
https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Luke%2019%3A28-40&version=NRSVUE
Theme music by Anthony Tam. Find more of Anthony’s music here.
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Welcome, friends, to the next episode in our series titled Back 2 School: Children’s Bible Stories for Radical Disciples. In this series we are looking back at all those stories we heard as children and revisiting them with a radical heart.
Today, our Emerging Generations Worker, Pastor Paige Owen preaches as part of our LUC-y Ducks-run Palm Sunday service.
This sermon was delivered on the 13th April 2025 at the 10am service.
Find the full reading here:
https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Luke%2019%3A28-40&version=NRSVUE
Theme music by Anthony Tam. Find more of Anthony’s music here.
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Welcome, friends, to the next episode in our series titled Back 2 School: Children’s Bible Stories for Radical Disciples. In this series we are looking back at all those stories we heard as children and revisiting them with a radical heart.
Today, our Minister & Team Leader Rev. Radhika takes us through the surprisingly androcentric story of Jacob, Leah, and Rachel.
This sermon was delivered on the 6th April 2025 at the 10am and 6:30pm services.
Find the full reading here:
https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Genesis%2029%3A15-30&version=NRSVUE
Theme music by Anthony Tam. Find more of Anthony’s music here.
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Welcome, friends, to the next episode in our series titled Back 2 School: Children’s Bible Stories for Radical Disciples. In this series we are looking back at all those stories we heard as children and revisiting them with a radical heart.
Today, Vicki Williams also takes us through the story of Jacob and Esau - another story of sibling rivalry.
This sermon was delivered on 23 March 2025 at the 6:30pm service.
Find the full reading here:
https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Genesis%2025%3A19-34&version=NRSVUE
and here:
https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Genesis%2027%3A1-40&version=NRSVUE
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Welcome, friends, to the next episode in our series titled Back 2 School: Children’s Bible Stories for Radical Disciples. In this series we are looking back at all those stories we heard as children and revisiting them with a radical heart.
Today, Margie Whelan takes us through the story of Jacob and Esau - another story of sibling rivalry.
This sermon was delivered on 23 March 2025 at the 10am service.
Find the full reading here:
https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Genesis%2025%3A19-34&version=NRSVUE
and here:
https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Genesis%2027%3A1-40&version=NRSVUE
Theme music by Anthony Tam. Find more of Anthony’s music here.
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Welcome, friends, to the next episode in our series titled Back 2 School: Children’s Bible Stories for Radical Disciples. In this series we are looking back at all those stories we heard as children and revisiting them with a radical heart.
Today, Rev. Adrian (minister at LUC and chaplain at Sydney University) takes us through the troubling story of Abraham almost sacrificing his son Isaac.
This sermon was delivered on 23 March 2025 at the 10am and 6:30pm services.
Find the full reading here.
https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Genesis%2022%3A1-18&version=NRSVUE
Theme music by Anthony Tam. Find more of Anthony’s music here.
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Welcome, friends, to the next episode in our series titled Back 2 School: Children’s Bible Stories for Radical Disciples. In this series we are looking back at all those stories we heard as children and revisiting them with a radical heart.
We were delighted to welcome to our pulpit Rev. Dr. Mikie Roberts, Program Executive for Spiritual Life and Faith and Order at the World Council of Churches in Geneva, to offer a different take on the story of Sodom & Gomorrah, found in Genesis 19:1-29 - particularly verse 16.
This sermon was delivered on 16 March 2025 at the 6:30pm service.
Find the full reading here.
https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Genesis%2019%3A1-29&version=NRSVUE
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Welcome, friends, to the next episode in our series titled Back 2 School: Children’s Bible Stories for Radical Disciples. In this series we are looking back at all those stories we heard as children and revisiting them with a radical heart.
In this episode, Graeme Randall, clinical psychologist and member of our Pastoral Care Team, explores the often misunderstood story of Sodom & Gomorrah, found in Genesis 19:1-29.
TW: this sermon makes reference to sexual violence.
This sermon was delivered on 16 March 2025 at the 10am service.
Find the full reading here.
https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Genesis%2019%3A1-29&version=NRSVUE
Theme music by Anthony Tam. Find more of Anthony’s music here.
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Welcome, friends, to the next episode in our series titled Back 2 School: Children’s Bible Stories for Radical Disciples. In this series we are looking back at all those stories we heard as children and revisiting them with a radical heart.
In this episode, our minister and Team Leader Rev. Radhika Sukumar-White explores the often misunderstood story of the Tower of Babel, found in Genesis 11:1-9.
This sermon was delivered on 9 March 2025 at the 10am and 6.30pm services.
Find the full reading here.
https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Genesis%2011%3A1-9&version=NRSVUE
Theme music by Anthony Tam. Find more of Anthony’s music here.
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Welcome, friends, to the next episode in our series titled Back 2 School: Children’s Bible Stories for Radical Disciples. In this series we are looking back at all those stories we heard as children and revisiting them with a radical heart.
In this episode, Nick Morrow offers a different take on the story of the first rainbow after the flood (Genesis 8:20-9:17).
This sermon was delivered on 2 March 2025 at the 6.30pm service.
Find the full reading here.
https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Genesis%208%3A20-9%3A17&version=NRSVUE
Theme music by Anthony Tam. Find more of Anthony’s music here.
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Welcome, friends, to the next episode in our series titled Back 2 School: Children’s Bible Stories for Radical Disciples. In this series we are looking back at all those stories we heard as children and revisiting them with a radical heart.
In this episode, Sophie Cox plays with the biblical story of the first rainbow following the flood, in Genesis 8:20-9:17.
This sermon was delivered on 2 March 2025 at the 10am service.
Find the full reading here.
https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Genesis%208%3A20-9%3A17&version=NRSVUE
Theme music by Anthony Tam. Find more of Anthony’s music here.
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Welcome, friends, to the next episode in our series titled Back 2 School: Children’s Bible Stories for Radical Disciples. In this series we are looking back at all those stories we heard as children and revisiting them with a radical heart.
In today’s episode, Hannah Power wrestles with the classic story in Genesis 6:5-8:19. In this reading, human wickedness leads God to flood the earth, but Noah, his family and the animals survive in the Ark until the waters recede. How should radical disciples approach this story?
This sermon was delivered on 23 February 2025 at the 10am and 6.30pm services.
Find the full reading here.
https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Genesis%206%3A5-8%3A19&version=NRSVA
Theme music by Anthony Tam. Find more of Anthony’s music here.
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Welcome, friends, to the next episode in our series titled Back 2 School: Children’s Bible Stories for Radical Disciples. In this series we are looking back at all those stories we heard as children and revisiting them with a radical heart.
In this episode, Rev Adrian Sukumar-White preaches on Genesis 4:1-16, in which Cain kills Abel out of jealousy, God punishes him with exile – and yet still marks him for protection. What does this story say to radical disciples in the 21st Century?
This sermon was delivered on 16 February 2025 at the 10am & 6.30pm services.
Find the full reading here.
https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Genesis%204%3A1-16&version=NRSVA
Theme music by Anthony Tam. Find more of Anthony’s music here.
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Welcome, friends, to the next episode in our series titled Back 2 School: Children’s Bible Stories for Radical Disciples. In this series we are looking back at all those stories we heard as children and revisiting them with a radical heart.
In this episode, Rev Radhika Sukumar-White dives into Genesis 3, where Eve AND Adam eat forbidden fruit, realise they’re naked and get kicked out of the Garden. How can we understand this story today?
This sermon was delivered on 9 February 2025 at the 10am & 6.30pm services.
Find the full reading here.
https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Genesis%203&version=NRSVA
Theme music by Anthony Tam. Find more of Anthony’s music here.
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Welcome wherever you are to our new series titled Back 2 School: Children’s Bible Stories for Radical Disciples. As you can probably guess, in this series we are looking back at all those stories we heard as children and revisiting them with a radical heart.
In this episode, Cheree Corbin presents a different take on Genesis 1 and 2, the Biblical story of Creation, where God creates the universe in seven days. What are we to make of this story as radical disciples?
This sermon was delivered on 2 February 2025 at the 6.30pm service.
Find the full reading here:
https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Genesis%201%3A1-2%3A4%2CGenesis%202%3A5-25&version=NRSVA
Theme music by Anthony Tam. Find more of Anthony’s music here.
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Welcome wherever you are to the first in our new series titled Back 2 School: Children’s Bible Stories for Radical Disciples. As you can probably guess, in this series we are looking back at all those stories we heard as children and revisiting them with a radical heart.
In this episode, Christina Mikhael explores Genesis 1 and 2, the Biblical story of Creation, where God creates the universe in seven days. What are we to make of this story as radical disciples?
This sermon was delivered on 2 February 2025 at the 10am service.
Find the full reading here.
https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Genesis%201%3A1-2%3A4%2CGenesis%202%3A5-25&version=NRSVA
Theme music by Anthony Tam. Find more of Anthony’s music here.
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Happy Pride Month! This is our second and final episode in this series, with Rev. Dr. John Hirt preaching on LGBTQI Inclusion in the Church, reflecting upon Acts 15:1-11. This episode is introduced by Abbey Sim and the sermon was originally preached at Leichhardt Uniting Church in 2015.
Explore our episodes from World Pride 2023, with Rev. Radhika Sukumar-White and Rohan Salmond: https://spotifyanchor-web.app.link/e/pLCne6yp3Kb
https://spotifyanchor-web.app.link/e/DeSc16yp3Kb
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We are rejoicing in the news that Grace Vegesana (she/they), a beloved member of our LUC community, has recently been appointed the National Director of the Australian Youth Climate Coalition (AYCC). Rev. Radhika Sukumar-White (she/her) interviewed Grace in January 2024, when she was working as Climate and Racial Justice Director for AYCC, as part of our summer church series, Vacation/Vocation.
In this chat, Grace shares about the intersection between faith, culture and justice work, how young people continue to make a positive impact in society and how churches should be responding to the climate emergency. There's also a beautiful story of how Grace met their partner, Mick, a fellow advocate for climate justice and valued LUC member.
You can get involved with AYCC by going to aycc.org.au or follow them on Instagram at @youth4climatejustice.
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We hope you enjoy this episode of As LUC Would Have It.
Leichhardt Uniting Church is located on sovereign, unceded Gadigal and Wangal Land. Always was, always will be Aboriginal land.
This episode of As LUC Would Have It is the second celebrating and exploring Pentecost. This sermon was originally preached at Leichhardt Uniting Church for Pentecost 2019. In 'The Holy Spirit, the Great Disruptor', Rev. Adrian Sukumar-White explores Acts 2:1-21 and John 14:8-17; 25-27, with an introduction by Abbey Sim.
Weekly worship takes place at Leichhardt Uniting Church at 3 Wetherill St, Leichhardt, on Gadigal and Wangal Land, at 10am and 6:30pm.
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We hope you enjoy this episode of As LUC Would Have It.
This podcast was recorded on unceded Gadigal and Wangal Land.
This episode of As LUC Would Have It is the first celebrating and exploring Pentecost. This sermon was originally preached at Leichhardt Uniting Church for Mothers' Day 2023. In 'The Holy Spirit, the Midwife', Rev. Radhika Sukumar-White explores John 14:15-21, with an introduction by Abbey Sim.
Weekly worship takes place at Leichhardt Uniting Church at 3 Wetherill St, Leichhardt, on Gadigal and Wangal Land, at 10am and 6:30pm.
Please like and subscribe to the podcast, and we would love it if you could leave a rating and review on your podcast platform. You can connect with Leichhardt Uniting Church at www.leichhardtuniting.org.au.
We hope you enjoy this episode of As LUC Would Have It.
This podcast was recorded on unceded Gadigal and Wangal Land.
This episode of As LUC Would Have It is the first celebrating and exploring the season of Easter. This sermon was originally preached at Leichhardt Uniting Church for Easter Sunday on March 31, 2024. In 'Immovable Boulders, and the Power of Heaven', Rev. Radhika Sukumar-White explores Mark 16:1-8, with an introduction by River Wilson.
Weekly worship takes place at Leichhardt Uniting Church at 3 Wetherill St, Leichhardt, on Gadigal and Wangal Land, at 10am and 6:30pm.
Please like and subscribe to the podcast, and we would love it if you could leave a rating and review on your podcast platform. You can connect with Leichhardt Uniting Church at www.leichhardtuniting.org.au.
We hope you enjoy this episode of As LUC Would Have It.
This podcast was recorded on unceded Gadigal and Wangal Land.
This is the first episode in a brand-new style for As LUC Would Have It. Between Sundays sees Erin Lewis (she/her) in conversation with a member of the LUC community - this time, River Wilson (she/they), who also introduces this episode.
In this chat, River shares about pursuing passions, being neurodivergent in the church and the intersection of faith and art. You can follow River on social media by going to @rivvy_creates. We aim to release a conversation just like this one at the beginning of each month.
Throughout the Season of Easter, we will be preaching a sermon series at LUC called Love Made Known, with Rev. Adrian Sukumar-White and LUC members exploring the book of 1 John. We would love you to join us, at 3 Wetherill St, Leichhardt, Gadigal and Wangal Land, at 10am and 6:30pm Sundays. Our 10am service is also live-streamed to Facebook.
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We hope you enjoy this episode of As LUC Would Have It.
This is the final episode of our series for Lent 2024, Discipleship 101. This sermon by Rev. Radhika Sukumar-White was originally preached on Palm Sunday 2019 at Leichhardt Uniting Church. The message, titled When the Church was Born, draws upon Psalm 118:1-2 and Luke 19:28-40 and is introduced by River Wilson.
Thanks for journeying with us through the season of Lent. In the season of Easter, a series of sermons will be preached at LUC called Love Made Known, with Rev. Adrian Sukumar-White and LUC members exploring the book of 1 John. We would love you to join us, at 3 Wetherill St, Leichhardt, Gadigal and Wangal Land, at 10am and 6:30pm Sundays. Our 10am service is also live-streamed to Facebook.
Hear from Rev. Radhika and River for Easter Sunday and Trans Day of Visibility (both held on March 31 this year) here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YGtSp22Hc6E
Stay tuned for a very special episode of As LUC Would Have It next week.
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This is the sixth episode of our series for Lent 2024, Discipleship 101. This sermon by Rev. Radhika Sukumar-White was originally preached in July 2019 at Leichhardt Uniting Church. The message, titled Discipleship is Action, draws upon Psalm 82 and Luke 10:25-37 and is introduced by Abbey Sim.
Members of the LUC community will be present at the Sydney Palm Sunday Rally for Peace and Justice for Refugees, this Sunday, March 24, from 2pm, at Belmore Park near Central Station. We would love to see you there to put faith into action.
You can also hear Rev. Radhika Sukumar-White and Raul Sugunananthan speak for the International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination here: https://fb.watch/qXit0uNxpc/
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This is the fifth episode of our series for Lent 2024, Discipleship 101. This sermon by Rev. Adrian Sukumar-White was originally preached for the Day of Mourning, 26th January 2020. This sermon, titled The Call of Jesus: Purpose and Community, draws upon Psalm 27:1-9 and Matthew 4:12-23 and is introduced by Abbey Sim.
This week, the Conversion Practices Bill 2024 (NSW) was introduced into NSW Parliament. LUC supports this bill and stands in solidarity with survivors of sexual orientation and gender identity change efforts, also known as conversion therapy. You can watch a statement by Rev. Radhika here: https://fb.watch/qPfwRDEfl3/
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This is the fourth episode of our series for Lent 2024, Discipleship 101. These sermons by the Revs. Radhika and Adrian Sukumar-White were originally preached in 2019. This sermon, titled The Hope of Discipleship, draws upon Psalm 103 and Colossians 1:15-23 and is introduced by Rev. Radhika Sukumar-White.
This Sunday, we will be joined at LUC by Rev. Sharon Hollis, President of the Uniting Church in Australia Assembly, who will be preaching at both our 10am and 6:30pm services. Join us at 3 Wetherill St, Leichhardt, Gadigal and Wangal Land. Our 10am service is also live-streamed to Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LeichhardtUC
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This is the third episode of our series for Lent 2024, Discipleship 101. These sermons by the Revs. Radhika and Adrian Sukumar-White were originally preached in 2019. This sermon, titled The Gift of Discipleship, draws upon 1 Corinthians 13:4-13 and Galatians 3:19-29 and is introduced by Abbey Sim.
This Saturday, members of our church community will be participating in the Mardi Gras Parade as part of the Rainbow Christians Together float. Keep an eye out for them if you're coming along or tuning in on ABCTV or iView.
You can catch up on our episode from World Pride last year, LUC the Affirming Church, here: https://spotifyanchor-web.app.link/e/3AlkQVDtrHb
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This is the second episode of our series for Lent 2024, Discipleship 101. These sermons by the Revs. Radhika and Adrian Sukumar-White were originally preached in 2019. This sermon, titled The Cost of Discipleship, draws upon Romans 12:1-8 and Mark 8:27-35 and is introduced by Corbin.
This Sunday, February 25, we will be joined in the LUC pulpit by Joyce Tangi, Children and Families Lead with the Pulse team, the Uniting Church's emerging generations ministry. You can come along to worship services at 10am and 6:30pm at 3 Wetherill St, Leichhardt, Gadigal and Wangal Land. Our morning service is also livestreamed to Facebook.
Please like and subscribe to the podcast, and we would love it if you could leave a rating and review on your podcast platform. You can connect with Leichhardt Uniting Church at www.leichhardtuniting.org.au.
This is the first episode of our series for Lent 2024, Discipleship 101. These sermons by the Revs. Radhika and Adrian Sukumar-White were originally preached in 2019. This sermon, titled The Call to Discipleship, draws upon Isaiah 43:1-7 and Mark 1:14-20 and is introduced by Abbey Sim.
If you would like to attend a service for Ash Wednesday this evening, join us from 7:30pm at Newtown Mission, 280A King St, Newtown.
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This conversation with Sonia Milner was recorded in November 2021. Sonia serves as the Treasurer of Leichhardt Uniting Church. Introduced by Abbey Sim, this chat reflects upon Hebrews 12:1-2 as Sonia delves into a life of faith, exploring sexuality and growing up Adventist in regional Queensland.
This is the final episode in our Tapestry of Faith series and is a story not to be missed.
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This conversation with Deepa Rose Sealy was recorded in February 2022. Deepa is a member of our Church Council. Introduced by Abbey Sim, this chat explores 1 Corinthians 13 as Deepa delves into her life of discipleship across continents, touching on faith, sexuality and vocation.
Deepa blesses our community with her deep love, thoughtfulness and wisdom, and we hope that you will appreciate getting to know her better through this conversation.
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This conversation between Carol Hirt and David Barrow was recorded in June 2022, shortly before Carol's retirement after being an integral part of LUC for over 12 years. Introduced by Abbey Sim, this conversation reflects upon 1 John 2:6 and Psalm 139 as Carol and David explore her lifetime of radical discipleship and the positive impact mentors in the faith can have within Christian community.
If you want to learn more about how the LUC community has gotten to the place it is today, this is a conversation not to be missed.
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This conversation between Jessica Shaw and Rev. Adrian Sukumar-White was recorded in July 2022. Jess works as our Community and Operations Manager and this chat took place shortly after she came into the role. Introduced by Abbey Sim, this conversation reflects upon Romans 12:1-5 and delves into Jess' origin story and her life of hospitality and discipleship.
CW: This episode includes mild drug and alcohol references.
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This conversation between Margy Whelan and Rev. Radhika Sukumar-White was recorded in July 2022. Margy works as a teacher librarian and is a beloved member of our church community. Introduced by Sonia Milner, this chat reflects upon Proverbs 8:1-4 and delves into the story of Margy's life, faith and discipleship.
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This conversation between Caitlin Scott and Rev. Radhika Sukumar-White was recorded in January 2023. Commissioned to the Ministry of Pastor, Caitlin works with Uniting and is mum to Maisie and Mhairi. Introduced by Deepa Sealy, this chat reflects upon Luke 1:39-56 and features a beautiful rendition of the Magnificat by Caitlin, in a plainsong arrangement from the Episcopal Church's Book of Common Prayer.
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Happy 50 episodes! We're celebrating by starting a brand-new series - Tapestry of Faith, in conversation with LUC members.
This conversation between Alex Long and Rev. Adrian Sukumar-White was recorded in August 2023. Alex is the Church Council Chairperson at LUC and works for the Wayside Chapel. Introduced by Abbey Sim, this chat reflects upon Matthew 14:13-21.
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This episode is the final in a three-part sermon series for the season of Advent, where the church anticipates the celebration of the birth of Jesus at Christmas, and the good news that Christ will come again to reconcile all creation. Originally from 2019, this sermon is by Rev. Adrian Sukumar-White on Christ Coming into the Real World, drawing upon Isaiah 63:7-9 and Matthew 2:13-23, with an introduction by Abbey Sim.
You can read LUC's Statement on a Just Peace in Palestine and Israel here: https://www.leichhardtuniting.org.au/palestine-israel-statement
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This episode is the second in a three-part sermon series for the season of Advent, where the church anticipates the celebration of the birth of Jesus at Christmas, and the good news that Christ will come again to reconcile all creation. Originally from 2019, this sermon is by Rev. Radhika Sukumar-White on God Doing a New Thing, drawing upon Isaiah 43:15-21 and Luke 7:18-23, with an introduction by Abbey Sim.
You can read LUC's Statement on a Just Peace in Palestine and Israel here: https://www.leichhardtuniting.org.au/palestine-israel-statement
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This episode is the first in a three-part sermon series for the season of Advent, where the church anticipates the celebration of the birth of Jesus at Christmas, and the good news that Christ will come again to reconcile all creation. Originally from 2021, this sermon is by Rev. Radhika Sukumar-White on Why the Incarnation Matters, drawing upon John 1:1-18, with an introduction by Abbey Sim.
You can read the poem, 'The Real Scandal of the Birth of God' by Kaitlyn Hardy Shetler, here: https://scienceandnonduality.com/article/the-real-scandal-of-the-birth-of-god/
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This is the final episode in a seven-part sermon series, From LUC, to LUC, a series of sermons preached by LUC members over the last two years. This sermon by Rich Cadman is titled A Merry Crucifixion, drawing upon Luke 23:33-43, with an introduction by Abbey Sim.
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This episode is the sixth in a seven-part sermon series, From LUC, to LUC, a series of sermons preached by LUC members over the last two years. This sermon by Lyle Steffensen is titled You Can Step Big, Even When You're Little, drawing upon Luke 19:1-10, with an introduction by Abbey Sim.
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This episode is the fifth in a seven-part sermon series, From LUC, to LUC, a series of sermons preached by LUC members over the last two years. This sermon by Erin Lewis is titled Blurred Boundaries, drawing upon Luke 6:17-26, with an introduction by Abbey Sim.
This week at LUC, we are also celebrating Trans Awareness Week, celebrating that trans people are made in the image of God and beloved by God.
You can read the blog post written by Steff Fenton, and mentioned by Erin in the sermon, here: https://queervangelical.com/2022/02/11/im-trans-genderqueer-and-i-love-jesus/
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This episode is the fourth in a seven-part sermon series, From LUC, to LUC, a series of sermons preached by LUC members over the last two years. This sermon by Ella Evans is titled The Kingdom of God is Big, The Kingdom of God is Small, drawing upon Matthew 8:26-40, with an introduction by Abbey Sim.
Ella currently serves as the Youth and Young Adults Pastor at Glenbrook Uniting Church in the Lower Mountains. She is a former resident of Epworth House and a beloved member of the wider LUC family. Ella will be preaching at LUC on Sunday, November 19, at our 6:30pm service. We would love to see you there.
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This episode is the third in a seven-part sermon series, From LUC, to LUC, a series of sermons preached by LUC members over the last two years. This sermon by Sophie Cox is titled You are Enough, drawing upon Matthew 21:1-11, with an introduction by Abbey Sim.
Today, we are also marking All Saints Day, an occasion within the church calendar on which we remember and commemorate the loving people of faith who have gone before us. At Leichhardt Uniting Church, we will be marking All Saints Day with a Taize service, this Sunday, November 5, from 6:30pm.
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This episode is the second in a seven-part sermon series, From LUC, to LUC, a series of sermons preached by LUC members over the last two years. This sermon by Gabi Cadenhead is titled Being Created in the Image of God, drawing upon Genesis 1:1-2:4, with an introduction by Abbey Sim.
This week, we are also celebrating Ace Week, in solidarity with ace-spec folks.
You can read Gabi's article, Asexuality and the Church, from 2022 here: https://www.insights.uca.org.au/asexuality-and-the-church/
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This episode is the first in a seven-part sermon series, From LUC, to LUC, a series of sermons preached by LUC members over the last two years. This sermon by James Barrow is titled Grace and Gratitude, Gratitude and Grace, drawing upon Luke 17:11-19, with an introduction by Abbey Sim.
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This bonus episode features a sermon originally preached for our 6:30pm service last Sunday, October 8, 2023, with Natalie Maddock preaching a sermon titled The Referendum, and Hope, drawing upon Matthew 21:33-46, with an introduction by Abbey Sim. This always was, and always will be Aboriginal land.
Listen to Listening about the Referendum Question and the Uluru Statement from the Heart (with Natalie Maddock) here: https://open.spotify.com/episode/2ocFiGXZgKTHpUzNjWbFcD?si=ce9a3d7e4437469d
Listen to Raul Sugunananthan on why the Voice is Good for Everyone and How to Have Conversations about the Referendum here: https://open.spotify.com/episode/6IyrJ2S4JHtAvkLtJW4k9J?si=5e619ac2d3f04085
Listen to Rev. Radhika Sukumar-White's sermon, Stop Talking and Listen, here: https://spotifyanchor-web.app.link/e/pG6vrqNMLDb
Listen to Nathan Tyson's sermon, Voice, Treaty, Truth: Living our Faith, here: https://spotifyanchor-web.app.link/e/H0mdMCNMLDb
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This bonus episode features a sermon originally preached for our Day of Mourning service 2020, with Rev. Radhika Sukumar-White preaching a sermon titled Stop Talking and Listen, drawing upon Matthew 15:21-28, with an introduction by Abbey Sim. This always was, and always will be Aboriginal land.
This sermon was featured in the recent book, Preaching from the Heart, which includes 29 sermons engaging with the Uluru Statement from the Heart.
You can read the book here: https://www.leichhardtuniting.org.au/s/Preaching-from-the-Heart.pdf
Listen to Listening about the Referendum Question and the Uluru Statement from the Heart (with Natalie Maddock) here: https://open.spotify.com/episode/2ocFiGXZgKTHpUzNjWbFcD?si=ce9a3d7e4437469d
Listen to Raul Sugunananthan on why the Voice is Good for Everyone and How to Have Conversations about the Referendum here: https://open.spotify.com/episode/6IyrJ2S4JHtAvkLtJW4k9J?si=5e619ac2d3f04085
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This episode is the final in a four-part sermon series, The Lord God Made Them All - Humanity in the Web of Creation, for Season of Creation, originally preached in September 2021. This sermon by Mikali Anagnostis is titled Our Relationships with Ecosystems, drawing upon 1 Corinthians 11:23-26, with an introduction by Abbey Sim.
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This episode is the third in a four-part sermon series, The Lord God Made Them All - Humanity in the Web of Creation, for Season of Creation, originally preached in September 2021. This sermon by Shane Slade is titled Our Relationships with Animals, drawing upon Job 12:7-10, with an introduction by Rev. Radhika Sukumar-White.
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This episode is the second in a four-part sermon series, The Lord God Made Them All - Humanity in the Web of Creation, for Season of Creation, originally preached in September 2021. This sermon by Rev. Radhika Sukumar-White is titled Our Relationships with Other Humans, drawing upon Mark 7:24-30, with an introduction by Abbey Sim.
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This episode is the first in a four-part sermon series, The Lord God Made Them All - Humanity in the Web of Creation, for Season of Creation, originally preached in September 2021. This sermon by Emma Sproul is titled The Wonder of Creation, drawing upon Exodus 3:1-15, with an introduction by Abbey Sim.
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In this final episode about the Voice to Parliament referendum, Raul Sugunananthan, Policy and Advocacy Officer for the Uniting Church's National Assembly and LUC member, shares:
- Why he supports the Voice to Parliament
- How the Uluru Statement from the Heart equips Australians from all backgrounds, including migrant backgrounds, to learn more about this nation's colonial history
- How to have worthwhile conversations around the referendum
This always was, and always will be Aboriginal land.
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This two-part series about the Voice to Parliament referendum answers questions like:
- What is the referendum question?
- How do you vote in the referendum?
- What will have to happen for the referendum to be successful?
- What are the Voice Design Principles?
- Where has the idea of Voice come from?
With thanks to the Uluru Dialogue. Learn more here: https://ulurustatement.org/the-statement/
Hear more from Aboriginal scholar, Tom Calma, here: https://podcasts.apple.com/si/podcast/tom-calma-on-the-indigenous-voice-to-parliament/id703425900?i=1000574946829
This always was, and always will be Aboriginal land.
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This episode is the final in a six-part sermon series, All About Love. This message was originally from August 2022, with Gabby Love preaching a sermon titled Rest for All, drawing upon Luke 13:10-17, with an introduction by Jesse Secomb.
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This episode is the fifth in a six-part sermon series, All About Love. This sermon was originally preached in July 2023, with Gabby Love preaching a sermon titled Life Finds a Way, drawing upon Matthew 13:1-9; 18-23, with an introduction by Deepa Sealy.
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This episode is the fourth in a six-part sermon series, All About Love. This sermon was originally preached in October 2022, with Alex Long preaching a sermon titled Thank God I Am Like Other People, drawing upon Luke 18:9-14, with an introduction by Abbey Sim.
You can hear more from Alex this Sunday, where she will be interviewed for Tapestry of Faith at our 10am service. Join us at 3 Wetherill St Leichhardt, or via livestream on Facebook.
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This episode is the third in a six-part sermon series, All About Love. This sermon was originally preached in February 2019, with Rev. Radhika Sukumar-White preaching On Love, drawing upon 1 Corinthians 13, with an introduction by Abbey Sim.
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This episode is the second in a six-part sermon series, All About Love. This sermon was originally preached in October 2021, with Gabby Love exploring Loving God, Loving People, drawing upon Mark 12:28-34, with an introduction by Abbey Sim.
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This episode is the first in a six-part sermon series, All About Love. This sermon was originally preached in October 2022, with Hannah Power (who designed our beautiful podcast art!) exploring Loving Persistence, drawing upon Luke 18:1-8, with an introduction by Abbey Sim.
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This bonus episode features a sermon originally preached for our Day of Mourning service 2023, with Nathan Tyson exploring living out our faith in Voice, Treaty and Truth through Matthew 25:31-46 with an introduction by Abbey Sim. This always was, and always will be Aboriginal land.
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This bonus episode features a sermon from June 2023 by Rev. Adrian Sukumar-White, on Matthew 9:9-17, with an introduction by Abbey Sim.
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This bonus episode features a sermon from July 2022 by Matthew Powell, on Luke 12:13-21, with an introduction by Abbey Sim.
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This episode is the final in a four-part sermon series, Unlocking LUC Liturgy, originally preached in January 2022, with Rev. Radhika Sukumar-White breaking down the Acknowledgement of Country, drawing upon Exodus 3:1-5 and Luke 19:1-8, with an introduction by Abbey Sim.
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This episode is the third in a four-part sermon series, Unlocking LUC Liturgy, originally preached in January 2022, with Rev. Adrian Sukumar-White breaking down the Affirmation of Faith, drawing upon Colossians 1:15-20, with an introduction by Abbey Sim.
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This episode is the second in a four-part sermon series, Unlocking LUC Liturgy, originally preached in January 2022, with Rev. Radhika Sukumar-White breaking down the Prayer of Confession, drawing upon Romans 10:10-15, with an introduction by Nadia Russell.
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This episode is the first in a four-part sermon series, Unlocking LUC Liturgy, originally preached in January 2022, with Rev. Adrian Sukumar-White breaking down the Prayer of Confession, drawing upon Psalm 32, with an introduction by Cheree Corbin.
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This episode is the final episode in a five-part sermon series, Being the Church through Acts, originally preached for the season of Easter 2021, with Rev. Radhika Sukumar-White preaching about transformation, from Acts 8:26-40, with an introduction by Abbey Sim.
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This episode is the fourth of a five-part sermon series, Being the Church through Acts, originally preached for the season of Easter 2021, with Rev. Adrian Sukumar-White preaching about experience, from Acts 11:1-18, with an introduction by Abbey Sim.
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This episode is the third of a five-part sermon series, Being the Church through Acts, originally preached for the season of Easter 2021, with Rev. Adrian Sukumar-White preaching about fragility, from Acts 5:1-11, with an introduction by Abbey Sim.
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This episode is the second of a five-part sermon series, Being the Church through Acts, originally preached for the season of Easter 2021, with Rev. Radhika Sukumar-White preaching about sharing, from Acts 2:42-47, with an introduction by James Barrow.
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This episode is the first of a five-part sermon series, Being the Church through Acts, originally preached for the season of Easter 2021, with Rev. Radhika Sukumar-White preaching about presence, from Acts 1:6-11, with an introduction by Abbey Sim.
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This episode is the final of a six-part sermon series, Biblical Women Calling us to Repentance, originally preached for Lent 2022, with Gabi Cadenhead preaching about the woman with the alabaster jar from Luke 7:36-50, with an introduction by Abbey Sim.
If you wish to keep praying, journalling and reflecting, you might like to ponder these questions:
1) What do you feel moved to confess?2) What parts of yourself do you feel shame about?3) How has shame impacted the way you relate to other people?4) How can you share embodied, authentic love with others?
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This episode is the fifth of a six-part sermon series, Biblical Women Calling us to Repentance, originally preached for Lent 2022, with Rev. Radhika Sukumar-White preaching about Mary and Martha from Luke 10:38-42, with an introduction by Abbey Sim.
If you wish to keep praying, journalling and reflecting, you might like to ponder these questions:
1) What do you feel moved to confess?2) How has your language been shaped by perceptions of gender?3) How has your perceptions of gender shaped your language?4) What jobs, roles, personalities – do you look down upon as inferior?
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CW: This episode contains descriptions of sexual violence.
This episode is the fourth of a six-part sermon series, Biblical Women Calling us to Repentance, originally preached for Lent 2022, with Rev. Radhika Sukumar-White exploring the story of the unnamed woman through Judges 19:22-30, with an introduction by Abbey Sim and Bible reading by Christina Mikhael.
If you wish to keep praying, journalling and reflecting, you might like to ponder these questions:
1) What do you feel moved to confess?2) How have you been complicit in a system that gives power and authority and protection predominantly to men?3) How can I offer shelter to those at risk?4) Who are the unnamed women of Judges today?You can contact the Pastoral Care Team here: https://leichhardtuniting.elvanto.com.au/form/46c10733-7a9e-437b-9981-d4fb9bbc4acc
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This episode is the third of a six-part sermon series, Biblical Women Calling us to Repentance, originally preached for Lent 2022, with Rev. Radhika Sukumar-White exploring the story of Hannah through 1 Samuel 1-2:10, with an introduction by Deepa Sealy.
If you wish to keep praying, journalling and reflecting, you might like to ponder these questions:
1) What do you feel moved to confess?2) Where do you seek the approval, the stamp of worthiness, of others?3) Where do you see your own worth?4) What bodies/traits do we see as more worthy than others today?
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This episode is the second of a six-part sermon series, Biblical Women Calling us to Repentance, originally preached for Lent 2022, with Rev. Radhika Sukumar-White exploring the story of Deborah through Judges 4:1-9, with an introduction by Nadia Russell.
If you wish to keep praying, journalling and reflecting, you might like to ponder these questions:
1) What do you feel moved to confess?
2) Who are some torches you can pay attention to, to help light your way in times of darkness?
3) How can you go on to light the way for others?
4) What stands in your way of finding hope and light in Christ?
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Happy International Women's Day! This episode is the first of a six-part sermon series, Biblical Women Calling us to Repentance, originally preached for Lent 2022, with Rev. Radhika Sukumar-White exploring the story of Eve through Genesis 2:18-3:19. Rev. Radhika also introduces this episode and this series.
If you wish to keep praying, journalling and reflecting, you might like to ponder these questions:
1) What do you feel moved to confess?
2) How has our misinterpretation of this story affected the way we view women?
3) How does imagining God as a feminine figure affect your theology?
4) Where do you see systemic misogyny today?
5) Hermann Gunkel suggests Adam and Eve sought to have “reason without pathos” – masterful discernment of everything, without the capacity to suffer and be vulnerable. Do we do this today?
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Happy World Pride! This is our second bonus episode, with Rev. Radhika Sukumar-White exploring why LUC is a church which is LGBTQIA+ affirming, reflecting upon Isaiah 56:1-8 and Acts 8:26-40. This episode is introduced by Cheree Corbin.
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Happy World Pride! Back in 2019, Rev. Adrian Sukumar-White interviewed Rohan Salmond about his life and faith journey, as a Christian and a gay man. We conduct these interviews with congregation members every few months, as part of an ongoing series known as Tapestry of Faith. Rev. Radhika Sukumar-White introduces the episode and the context in which Rohan and Adrian spoke, following an incident in which a prominent figure in another denomination advised LGBTQIA+ members of his church to leave.
Apologies if the audio quality in this episode is a little less stellar than usual; the interview was recorded before we upgraded the sound equipment in the church for remote worship during COVID-19 lockdowns.
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This episode is the final of a six-part sermon series, Teach Us to Pray, on the Lord's Prayer, with Rev. Adrian Sukumar-White exploring 'For the kingdom, the power and the glory are yours, now and forever. Amen.' with an introduction by Alex Dacre.
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This episode is the fifth of a six-part sermon series, Teach Us to Pray, on the Lord's Prayer, with Rev. Adrian Sukumar-White exploring 'Save us from the time of trial and deliver us from evil' with an introduction by Millie Dacre.
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This episode is the fourth of a six-part sermon series, Teach Us to Pray, on the Lord's Prayer, with Rev. Adrian Sukumar-White exploring 'Forgive us our sins, as we forgive those who sin against us' with an introduction by Abbey Sim.
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This bonus episode features a sermon originally preached for our Day of Mourning service 2023, with Nathan Tyson exploring living out our faith in Voice, Treaty and Truth through Matthew 25:31-46 with an introduction by Abbey Sim. This always was, and always will be Aboriginal land.
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This episode is the third of a six-part sermon series, Teach Us to Pray, on the Lord's Prayer, with Rev. Adrian Sukumar-White exploring 'Give us today our daily bread' with an introduction by Abbey Sim.
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This episode is the second of a six-part sermon series, Teach Us to Pray, on the Lord's Prayer, with Rev. Adrian Sukumar-White exploring 'Your Kingdom come; Your will be done on earth as it is in heaven' with an introduction by Gabby Love.
Please like and subscribe the podcast, and you can connect with Leichhardt Uniting Church at www.leichhardtuniting.org.au. Throughout 2023, new episodes of As LUC Would Have It will drop each Wednesday. We hope you enjoy!
This episode is the first of a six-part sermon series, Teach Us to Pray, on the Lord's Prayer, with Rev. Adrian Sukumar-White introducing this episode and the series, then preaching on 'Our Father in Heaven, hallowed be Your name'.
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Merry Christmas! This bonus episode features a sermon originally preached on Christmas Day 2021, with Rev. Radhika Sukumar-White exploring living Between the Incarnation and the Second Coming through Isaiah 43:16-19 with an introduction by Abbey Sim.
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This episode is the fourth of a four-part sermon series on Eco-Anxiety & Discipleship, with Rev. Radhika Sukumar-White exploring discipleship Shoulder to Shoulder through Acts 4:32-35 with an introduction by Abbey Sim. Please like and subscribe the podcast, and you can connect with Leichhardt Uniting Church at www.leichhardtuniting.org.au
This episode is the third of a four-part sermon series on Eco-Anxiety & Discipleship, with Christina Mikhael exploring Seasons of Feasting & Fasting through Genesis 2:1-8 & Ecclesiastes 3:1-8 with an introduction by Alex Long. Please like and subscribe the podcast, and you can connect with Leichhardt Uniting Church at www.leichhardtuniting.org.au
This episode is the second of a four-part sermon series on Eco-Anxiety & Discipleship, with Jonathan Row exploring 'Do Not Worry, but Instead . . .' through Matthew 6:25-34 with an introduction by Christina Mikhael. Please like and subscribe the podcast, and you can connect with Leichhardt Uniting Church at www.leichhardtuniting.org.au
This episode is the first of a four-part sermon series on Eco-Anxiety & Discipleship, with Graeme Randall exploring Lament through Psalm 71 with an introduction by Rev. Radhika Sukumar-White.
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This episode is the final of a four-part sermon series on the book of Ruth, with Rev. Adrian Sukumar-White exploring Ruth Chapter 4 and an introduction by Erin Lewis.
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This episode is the third of a four-part sermon series on the book of Ruth, with Rev. Radhika Sukumar-White exploring Ruth Chapter 3 and an introduction by Paige Owen. Thanks to the Bible Project for their excellent book overviews - one of which features as part of the sermon (https://bibleproject.com/explore/book-overviews/)
This episode is the second of a four-part sermon series on the book of Ruth, with Rev. Adrian Sukumar-White exploring Ruth Chapter 2 and an introduction by David Barrow.
Welcome to the very first episode of As LUC Would Have It - a Leichhardt Uniting Church podcast. This episode is the first of a four-part sermon series on the book of Ruth, with Rev. Radhika Sukumar-White exploring Ruth Chapter 1 and an introduction by River Wilson.
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