Archbishop Philip has called on all parishes to observe Vocations Sunday next Sunday, 25 August. On this day we will consider the truth that God has given to every Christian through the Holy Spirit, a gift or gifts for the building up of the whole church.
In 1 Corinthians 12: 4–7 St Paul writes:
Now there are varieties of gifts, but the same Spirit; and there are varieties of services, but the same Lord; and there are varieties of activities, but it is the same God who activates all of them in everyone. To each is given the manifestation of the Spirit for the common good.
Of course this is true for our community in South Darebin, and I rejoice as I see many gifts shared in so many ways amongst the congregation.
I am thrilled that The Reverend Canon Professor Dorothy Lee AM FAHA has agreed to be our preacher on Vocations Sunday at both St James and All Saints. Dorothy is a New Testament scholar with a particular interest in the Gospels. She reads them from a literary and theological perspective, with attention to their context in the ancient world. She has written and taught in feminist theology and women’s ministry in the New Testament. Dorothy is also a wonderful preacher!
Please make every effort to come along on Vocations Sunday and be challenged and encouraged by what Dorothy will share with us.
Grace and peace to you all,
Chris