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Prayer might be thought of as a conversation with God. Sometimes we speak to God, sometimes we try to listen for what might be the voice of God. Prayer is not always easy and we may find ourselves struggling to know how to express what it is we wish God to know, to hear. Perhaps, even more, we may find ourselves struggling to listen for the voice of God, to trust in God to reach us if we have need of God’s holy voice.
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Music can help, as it so often does at our choral services. The stained glass windows telling the stories of our faith, the architecture of our cathedral pointing to the wonder of God, the beauty of the flowers, all can help us to sense God’s presence and so to pray.
Sometimes, though, we are nurtured most in prayer by the words of scripture. As we move into the weekend, may we spend a little time reflecting on the words of our scripture readings as a guide to our prayer.
The Rev’d Canon Jenny Wilson
Morning: Jeremiah 17:5-10; Psalm 1; 1 Corinthians 15:12-20; Luke 6:17-26
Evening: Psalm 40:11-22; Isaiah 44:1-8; Galatians 4:1-11
If you don't have a Bible to hand, source readings here: https://bible.oremus.org/
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Sunday 13 February 2022 – Online Pew Sheet Links
The scaffolding in the Cathedral has come down; but please bear with us as there is still some disruption from ongoing painting and plastering work.
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Faith is not so much believing in a set of propositions but openness, seeing and hearing what IS (and not what should be) – being open to surprise, newness and to grace.
- Rev’d Philip Carter
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News from around the Cathedral
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Company of Preachers 2022
On Wednesday 16 February at 2-4pm in the Cynthia Poulton Hall at St Peter’s Cathedral, Rev’d Dr Ruth Mathieson will lead us in a seminar: Preaching Luke: Looking at 21st Century Commentaries (on Luke's Gospel). Several new commentaries on Luke's Gospel have been published in the last ten years including those with a focus on ecological listening (Michael Trainor, 2012), rhetorical analysis (Mikeal C Parsons, 2015), and feminist interpretation (Barbara E. Reid OP and Shelley Matthews, 2021).
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In this seminar particular attention will be given to The New Cambridge Bible Commentary co-written by Amy-Jill Levine (a feminist Jewish New Testament scholar) and Ben Witherington III (a Methodist evangelical New Testament scholar) which builds bridges several ways.
Please book in at https://www.trybooking.com/BXEIW
Enquiries can be made through the coordinator: Reverend Canon Jenny Wilson at jwilson@stpeters-cathedral.org.au
The seminar will be also livestreamed through the St Peter’s Cathedral Facebook page.
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St Peter's Cathedral Lent Studies 2022
This Lent we will be studying A Voice in the Wilderness: Listening to the Statement from the Heart by Celia Kemp. Three groups will gather on Mondays at 10am led by Rev'd Canon Jenny Wilson, Mondays at 7pm led by Rev'd Dr Lynn Arnold, and Tuesdays at 5pm led by Bishop Chris and Susan McLeod.
The book can be read online at no cost or hard copies can be purchased for $20/$30.
Please sign up on the sheets at the back of the Cathedral or contact the office at events@stpeters-cathedral.org.au or 8267 4551 stating which group you wish to attend and if you wish to buy a book. *Orders for books must be placed by Thursday February 17th*
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COMMUNITY NOTICES
Memorial Flowers: The beautiful flowers at the Nave Altar this Sunday are in loving memory of Dr Roy Woodall AO.
Morning tea is coming back!
This Sunday 20th February after the 10.30am service we will gather for morning tea and coffee in the courtyard near the CP Hall. Chairs will be placed outside, and those who wish to sit down in the hall may do so with masks.
Planned Giving Reports: Ready for collection at the back of the Cathedral.
Cathedral open for visiting:
between the hours of 11am and 1pm, Monday to Friday. If you would like to volunteer two hours of your time to welcome visitors on an occasional basis, please contact the office. |
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Meeting God on Mondays:
You are warmly invited to join Canon Jenny on Monday 21st February at 10am in the CP Hall for the first gathering this year of the Monday Study Group. We will reflect on Jesus calling his disciples to ministry in Luke 5:1-11.
If the weather is fine we will sit outside, otherwise we will be socially distanced and will wear masks.
The Friends of St Peter’s Cathedral:
The Annual General Meeting of the Friends of St Peter’s Cathedral will be held on Sunday 27 February 2022 at 12noon in the Cynthia Poulton Hall.
Due to Covid constraints, the Magdalene Centre dinners have been suspended until further notice. We apologise for the late notice. Many thanks to those who were willing to offer support. |
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Sunday Night with Lynn Arnold 7pm on 1079Life. This Sunday Lynn's guest is Lavinia Podolak, whose story has been documented in the book “Where’s the Red Button? A true story of overcoming child abuse”
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After a sell-out concert in early 2021, husband-and-wife musical sensations soprano Jessica Dean and organist Anthony Hunt return on Saturday 5 March to the mighty organ of St Peter’s Cathedral to give a concert unlike anything else - where the worlds of opera and organ collide.
Glorious singing and powerful organ take you on a tour of some of your favourite tunes from the opera, with surprises along the way.
For full information and booking, click here
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This is the first in the Concert Series 2022, hosted by St Peter's Cathedral Music Foundation. Bookings are open for the full series now!
https://www.musicfoundation.org.au/concert-series-2022
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Tuesday 15th February 2022 on Zoom
This seminar is an opportunity to engage in deep listening with Aunty Jean Phillips as she calls the Christian Church and all people to come on the journey towards friendship, national truth-telling, justice, Reconciliation, and healing together. For more information and booking, click here
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Forthcoming concerts featuring sacred music
at St Mary Magdalene's, Moore Street.
NB not in St Peter's Cathedral, but featuring some familiar faces!
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