The Pastors' Desk

Christ is risen! And we all shout in reply Christ is risen indeed! Yet, for many people, it is difficult to see resurrection. My theology professor – Rev Dr Jay Johnson wrote: “I have to wonder: why did those male disciples refuse to believe the women? This should have been the happiest news they had ever […]

Dear siblings-in-Christ, We are in the middle of Holy Week, which is known as the most sacred time of the year for Christians. This is why we have additional services throughout the week, each commemorating the significant moments that led to Jesus’ death and resurrection.   Join us on this journey through Maundy […]

Dear siblings-in-Christ, This Sunday, which is Palm Sunday, marks the beginning of Holy Week. Traditionally, we remember it as Jesus triumphant entry into Jerusalem. But why do we think it is triumphant? In our avoidance to deal with the difficult questions around Jesus’ crucifixion, did we bury it with palm […]

Dear siblings-in-Christ, How has this season of Lent been for you?  For me, it has been busier and more challenging than usual because I’m having mid-terms for my MDiv studies, in the midst of a regular preaching load and overseeing the Lent program. But I am reminded that the busier I […]

Dear siblings-in-Christ, Greetings from London! i asked in my sermon 2 Sundays ago – do you know where you would be in 5, 10 years time? Well, i didn’t know i would be here in London 5 weeks ago. This trip was a last minute trip to attend the Global […]

Dear siblings-in-Christ, This evening we begin the first session in our 3-part Lent prayer series. These sessions are designed to have both teaching and experiential components so whether you’re a beginner or a seasoned practitioner, I hope they can be beneficial to your spiritual journey. Even more, I hope we can all learn and experience […]

Dear siblings-in-Christ, Last Sunday, i read the prayer “A Fast Life.” i am still chewing on it, and i am still gaining insight as i reflect on the wisdom of this prayer. In the midst of the craziness that is happening now, i would like to invite you to reflect […]

Dear siblings-in-Christ, Today is Ash Wednesday which marks the beginning of the season of Lent. We call it Ash Wednesday because it reminds us of the frailty of the human condition: We are dust, and to dust we will return (Gen 3:19). The Lentern season is the 40-day period before Good Friday and […]

Dear siblings-in-Christ, “God shall judge between the nations, And rebuke many people; They shall beat their swords into plowshares, And their spears into pruning hooks; Nation shall not lift up sword against nation, Neither shall they learn war anymore.” Isaiah 2:4 As the Russia-Ukraine crisis escalates, we see the fragility of […]

Dear siblings-in-Christ, We have been talking about Home in our current preaching series and the month of February is peppered with cosy celebrations and gatherings over the lunar new year period. I am grateful for family, friends and our community, and I remind myself to be fully present in the moments that we […]