Sunday 14 July
9am Foyer Service - Geoff Dornan (HC) - OOS
10:45am Service - Geoff Dornan - OOS
Sunday 21 July
9am Service - Bruce Stevens / Geoff Dornan
10:45am Service - Bruce Stevens / Geoff Dornan
Sunday 28 July
9am Service - Geoff Dornan / Bruce Stevens
10:45am Service - Graeme Brown / Bruce Stevens
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Book of Revelation Bible Study
Apocalyptic is a kind of sacred writing, but mysterious and very strange to the modern reader. It is present in both the Old Testament and New Testament, in a limited way, but the most extensive example is the Book of Revelation. The rich imagery and the vivid symbolism of this last book in the NT present challenges which will be explored in seven one-hour Bible studies, beginning 11am Wednesday 24 July 2024 (to 4 September in foyer). Each study is stand-alone so attend as you are able.
We live in chaotic times with the outbreak of wars, unstable politics, an uncertain economy, senseless acts of violence, and a climate crisis – could God have something to say through this book? The studies will be led by The Rev’d Dr Bruce Stevens (PhD Boston University, 1987) previously Wicking Professor of Practical Theology CSU and currently supply-minister at Wesley UCA. There will be time for discussion and hearing your ideas. Bring a Bible.
Outline
(a) Week 1 Introduction to Apocalyptic Origins in the OT, different streams including historical, prophetic, Deuteronomic, and wisdom. What is distinctive about apocalyptic?
(b) Week 2 Introduction to Book of Revelation will consider some relevant details such as author, dating and historical context. book of Revelation is composed of three genres: apocalyptic, prophecy, and letter-style. How do we understand the strange symbols? What interpretive approach is best? The Prologue (Rev 1:1-8)
(c) Week 3 Letters to the Churches Why were letters important? Jesus Christ’s letters to seven early churches in modern Turkey. What is the relevance today? What would Jesus say to Wesley or the Uniting Church in general?
(d) Week 4 Theme of Worship How did the early church worship? What is the significance of the heavenly scenes of worship? How is the heavenly realm made real on earth in our worship? We look at a number of passages to explore this theme.
(e) Week 5 The Unholy ‘Trinity’ of Satan, the Anti-Christ and the False Prophet We look at the way genuine and fake is played out with dark themes emerging in the book of Revelation. The traditional foe of God is Satan who was defeated in a cosmic war but in the end times things heat up with the additional figures of the Antichrist, possibly a military figure, and the false prophet a religious figure.
(f) Week 6 ‘Here comes the Judge’ The theme of judgement is hardly popular in our age, but it is an important biblical concept. We look closely at The Great White Throne Judgement (Rev 20:11-15). The imagery is terrifying, but the question is raised whether it is metaphorical or literal in some way?
(g) Week 7 New Heavens and New Earth After final judgement there is hope. The new heaven and a new earth, uncorrupted by sin, and the eternal presence of God with the saints in a heavenly Jerusalem. There is no need for a temple because God is with the faithful of every age. Can we stretch our belief to this wonderful vision of an ultimate spiritual reality?
If you have any questions please contact the church office.
Download this brochure here.
Book of Revelation Bible Study
Apocalyptic is a kind of sacred writing, but mysterious and very strange to the modern reader. It is present in both the Old Testament and New Testament, in a limited way, but the most extensive example is the Book of Revelation. The rich imagery and the vivid symbolism of this last book in the NT present challenges which will be explored in seven one-hour Bible studies, beginning 11am Wednesday 24 July 2024 (to 4 September in foyer). Each study is stand-alone so attend as you are able.
We live in chaotic times with the outbreak of wars, unstable politics, an uncertain economy, senseless acts of violence, and a climate crisis – could God have something to say through this book? The studies will be led by The Rev’d Dr Bruce Stevens (PhD Boston University, 1987) previously Wicking Professor of Practical Theology CSU and currently supply-minister at Wesley UCA. There will be time for discussion and hearing your ideas. Bring a Bible.
Outline
(a) Week 1 Introduction to Apocalyptic Origins in the OT, different streams including historical, prophetic, Deuteronomic, and wisdom. What is distinctive about apocalyptic?
(b) Week 2 Introduction to Book of Revelation will consider some relevant details such as author, dating and historical context. book of Revelation is composed of three genres: apocalyptic, prophecy, and letter-style. How do we understand the strange symbols? What interpretive approach is best? The Prologue (Rev 1:1-8)
(c) Week 3 Letters to the Churches Why were letters important? Jesus Christ’s letters to seven early churches in modern Turkey. What is the relevance today? What would Jesus say to Wesley or the Uniting Church in general?
(d) Week 4 Theme of Worship How did the early church worship? What is the significance of the heavenly scenes of worship? How is the heavenly realm made real on earth in our worship? We look at a number of passages to explore this theme.
(e) Week 5 The Unholy ‘Trinity’ of Satan, the Anti-Christ and the False Prophet We look at the way genuine and fake is played out with dark themes emerging in the book of Revelation. The traditional foe of God is Satan who was defeated in a cosmic war but in the end times things heat up with the additional figures of the Antichrist, possibly a military figure, and the false prophet a religious figure.
(f) Week 6 ‘Here comes the Judge’ The theme of judgement is hardly popular in our age, but it is an important biblical concept. We look closely at The Great White Throne Judgement (Rev 20:11-15). The imagery is terrifying, but the question is raised whether it is metaphorical or literal in some way?
(g) Week 7 New Heavens and New Earth After final judgement there is hope. The new heaven and a new earth, uncorrupted by sin, and the eternal presence of God with the saints in a heavenly Jerusalem. There is no need for a temple because God is with the faithful of every age. Can we stretch our belief to this wonderful vision of an ultimate spiritual reality?
If you have any questions please contact the church office.
Download this brochure here.
Book of Revelation Bible Study
Apocalyptic is a kind of sacred writing, but mysterious and very strange to the modern reader. It is present in both the Old Testament and New Testament, in a limited way, but the most extensive example is the Book of Revelation. The rich imagery and the vivid symbolism of this last book in the NT present challenges which will be explored in seven one-hour Bible studies, beginning 11am Wednesday 24 July 2024 (to 4 September in foyer). Each study is stand-alone so attend as you are able.
We live in chaotic times with the outbreak of wars, unstable politics, an uncertain economy, senseless acts of violence, and a climate crisis – could God have something to say through this book? The studies will be led by The Rev’d Dr Bruce Stevens (PhD Boston University, 1987) previously Wicking Professor of Practical Theology CSU and currently supply-minister at Wesley UCA. There will be time for discussion and hearing your ideas. Bring a Bible.
Outline
(a) Week 1 Introduction to Apocalyptic Origins in the OT, different streams including historical, prophetic, Deuteronomic, and wisdom. What is distinctive about apocalyptic?
(b) Week 2 Introduction to Book of Revelation will consider some relevant details such as author, dating and historical context. book of Revelation is composed of three genres: apocalyptic, prophecy, and letter-style. How do we understand the strange symbols? What interpretive approach is best? The Prologue (Rev 1:1-8)
(c) Week 3 Letters to the Churches Why were letters important? Jesus Christ’s letters to seven early churches in modern Turkey. What is the relevance today? What would Jesus say to Wesley or the Uniting Church in general?
(d) Week 4 Theme of Worship How did the early church worship? What is the significance of the heavenly scenes of worship? How is the heavenly realm made real on earth in our worship? We look at a number of passages to explore this theme.
(e) Week 5 The Unholy ‘Trinity’ of Satan, the Anti-Christ and the False Prophet We look at the way genuine and fake is played out with dark themes emerging in the book of Revelation. The traditional foe of God is Satan who was defeated in a cosmic war but in the end times things heat up with the additional figures of the Antichrist, possibly a military figure, and the false prophet a religious figure.
(f) Week 6 ‘Here comes the Judge’ The theme of judgement is hardly popular in our age, but it is an important biblical concept. We look closely at The Great White Throne Judgement (Rev 20:11-15). The imagery is terrifying, but the question is raised whether it is metaphorical or literal in some way?
(g) Week 7 New Heavens and New Earth After final judgement there is hope. The new heaven and a new earth, uncorrupted by sin, and the eternal presence of God with the saints in a heavenly Jerusalem. There is no need for a temple because God is with the faithful of every age. Can we stretch our belief to this wonderful vision of an ultimate spiritual reality?
If you have any questions please contact the church office.
Download this brochure here.
The Service and Social Justice Mission Team was formed to bring together and coordinate the disparate interests and resources of our congregations, providing a forum for exchanging ideas, and a central facility for accessing resources.
Our Mission: The Uniting Church seeks to bring God’s vision of a reconciled world into the present, to reflect God’s love for everyone, work for justice and peace and follow the example and teachings of Jesus Christ. Jesus taught what it means to love your neighbour and your enemy, called on his disciples to heal the sick and give to the poor, and challenged the systems and structures of oppression in his society. In all of this, we are called to act with integrity, ensuring that our words and our deeds are aligned.
Wesley Wayfarers meet on the second Sunday afternoon of each month to consider various matters of Christian faith from a progressive perspective. Progressive theology is an approach that seeks to understand the real, underlying meaning of scripture as distinct from what might appear to be its meaning from a simple literal reading of it.
You may be new to Canberra, or searching for a spiritual home; you may be seeking answers to some of your life-questions, or simply looking for companions. Whatever brings you to Wesley you are welcome. God has a purpose for you and invites you to share your life and your gifts with the rest of God's people.
Please feel free to attend worship and share in the life of our community whether you are a member or not. We would like to give you a name badge to help us get to know you, and we''d like your address to send you information about our programs, but that's entirely your choice.
If you'd like to become a member at Wesley just speak to a Minister or write a note to the office. Baptism and Confirmation are celebrations of membership if you are new to the Church. If you have been a member at another Church you may wish to transfer your membership.
The Uniting Church in Australia believes that all people are made in the image of God, and as such we accept every individual regardless of race, age, creed or gender.
As a Christian Community we believe that God reaches out to us in love and acceptance and that our relationships with each other should express love and respect and not be abused.
As a community of faith we are committed to providing a place in society where human beings can explore what it means to be made in the image of God.
As an expression of this commitment, the Uniting Church in Australia recognises its responsibility to providing worshiping and pastoral communities that are free from abuse and that provide safe environments for all people to explore and express their faith in the Gospel.
