Authors: Susan Lukey

As we begin a New Year, the Gathering Editorial Team of Tammy-Jo, Alydia, Catherine, and me have a big thank-you to offer to each of you who submit your prayers, worship materials, worship sparks and ideas, hymns, and reflections to Gathering. We love discovering what you have sent our way...

I was offered a cup of cold water as I entered the church on a sweltering hot and humid January Sunday. Yes, I said January! I was attending an Epiphany service at St. Andrew’s Uniting Church in Brisbane, Australia. As I came from the heat and humidity into a non-air-conditioned...

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