Welcome to our Lent Series on Courage. Over the 6 weeks we are going to explore different aspects of courage. 

Today we are thinking about the courage to be vulnerable. Focussing on the temptations of Jesus alongside all that he gave up being one of us we will be following Philippians 2:6-9 and Luke 4: 1-13, whilst also holding onto 2 Corinthians 12: 9-10 and John 11:33-35.

We would like to acknowledge that we are commenting on  Brene Brown’s book Dare to Lead who writes about vulnerability and I have read and listened to her work. Alongside this Graham Tomlin’s book Looking through the Cross has influenced thoughts here as well. 

Also included our Q&A all age message to help set the scene and the discipleship development comments.

For the full service check us out on youtube.

Hoping this is a blessing and a help during this season Lent in a world that seems disconcerting at the moment

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Welcome to this week's edition of the Rev Sarah Shares. Contemplating focusing on the local having learnt from my time as an AT. Still have a couple of years to go but weirdly excited at the thought of taking a sabbatical from regional and national responsibilities.

Reflecting on the wonder of Lent and the fact it is such an amazing season to learn about yourself, your relationship with God and his with you!

A few other interesting bits and bobs as well. A little more upbeat than last week!

Thanks for listening.

#ministry #hope #lent #discipleship #church #governance #churchofscotland #institutions #clergymum

The last one in our Building the Body series considering the challenges of engaging with new. Sometimes new is like trying to break in new shoes. Sometimes new is hard to imagine because the sky is blue and the grass is green and church is well church.

This sermon had participation elements so I have edited out the thinking time but you can pause and ponder for yourselves .

Scripture readings from Hebrews and 2 Corinthians.

Enjoy!

Blessings

Sarah

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Welcome to another edition of the life of a parish rev - one where I want to hang up my dog collar again as the institution breaks my heart. Yet silver linings, stepping into the brokenness, and remembering my first love helps.

Thanks for the love and support and I hope you enjoy my meandering again.

Blessings

Sarah

#ministry #church #institution #challenge #committees #hope #faith #love #christian #galatians #integrity

Welcome to the bonus episode sharing episode 5 of Building the Body. Focussing on seeing - not just noticing but wondering and believing.

Included scripture readings and theme.

Blessings

Sarah

Full service on Youtube.

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This week has been a curious one full of conversations and additional responsibilities, surrounded with conflict and anxiety, hope and vision. Nowt new there.

However, today I also talk about squirrels and cats but sorry no dog. She will be getting jealous.

Hope you enjoy...

Blessings

Sarah

#christian #ministry #squirrel #church #eastkilbride #faith #clergymum #churchofscotland

Hey,

Sorry so late - ran out of time Monday and forgot yesterday!

Better late than never!

A hard hitter for me as a proud Gen Xer who are conflict averse. But if faith is to be worthy of us and of God then it needs to be real, it needs to own the troubles that surround. Faith cannot be saccharine sweet.

Readings and theme this week.

Blessings

Sarah

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Welcome to this week's podcast - where I ponder the power of song lyrics and context, how much running is too much running and a few other bits and pieces.

Enjoy the weird and wacky world of ministry - at least the way I see it.

Blessings

Sarah

#ministry #churchofscotland #christianity #family #running #God #psalms

Here are the scripture readings and the theme on thinking about the heart of our culture. Are we moving forward or stuck in a time warp? Do we know what is important to our identity as a Church? Who is Christ to us today?

A fun but challenging contemplation in our Building the Body series.

#sermon #christianity #christian #worship #churchofscotland #inclusive #faith #discipleship #buildingthebody

Most certainly the longest month but still not enough time. Definitely tired but in a happy way. Hope you enjoy this whirlwind tour, some reflections on relationships strategic or otherwise and three changes of clothes in one day...

Hope you enjoy this episode.

Blessings Sarah

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