Posts by Louise Johnson
Words of hope, I hope.
What a week it has been! The news each day more sobering and depressing than the day before. I could feel myself growing more anxious by the minute. Coronavirus was…
Read MoreCandle lighting liturgy- Black Lives Matter
Below follows some extracts from the liturgy developed by Rev Jan Sebastian for Sunday January 26. The community chose to recognise this day as Survival Day, rather than Australia Day or…
Read MoreNaming the unnameable
Sophia’s Spring is exploring the names of God…
Read More…and now for something a little bit different
Fifth Sunday in June: 30 June 2019 at 2 p.m. Sophia’s Spring is experimenting with an occasional series of different approaches to church. The first such service is on the…
Read MoreEaster at Sophia’s Spring
Maundy Thursday 18th April 6.30 p.m.Simple shared meal followed by a Service of Shadows which will be led by Rev Jan Sebastian and Rev Coralie Ling. Maundy ThursdaySharing herbs, olives, fish,…
Read MoreVale Mary Oliver
When it’s over, I want to say: all my life I was a bride married to amazement. I was the bridegroom, taking the world into my arms. …
Read MoreHolding on and letting go
The following service was shared at Sophia’s Spring on November 4, 2018. It was prepared and led by our Minister, Rev Jan Sebastian. This is love: to fly toward a…
Read MoreSpecial guest this Sunday – October 28
Cath Connelly will be leading our service next Sunday. Cath is a Celtic harp player, spiritual director, and pilgrimage and retreat leader. She is co-director of the Living Well Centre…
Read More‘The first will be last, and the last first’
Sophia encourage us to act for justice, to advocate for change and to stand up for those who cannot speak for themselves. One of the hallmarks of true wisdom is…
Read MoreBasket Making Demonstration & Workshop
~ Fundraiser for CERES Meditation Garden ~ Basket-Making Demonstration & Workshop Come and play with baskets! • Watch • Learn Raffia Coil-pot techniques • Make a small basket 100% of…
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