My reflection for Pentecost...
We need to be open to unsettling voices, not just to voices that say what we'd like to hear https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1lcEhnb8-Hw

This is a rundown of the various kind of tactics folks were using in response to the NSN a couple of weeks back. I talk in this a bit about how I try to keep people safe at rallies by distracting with squeezey custard. (Very effective.)
(You all know I never swear, but this has a language warning, because lots of other people do, but yeah, you know that, right) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=niyDJ_6gJds

Reflection on today’s scripture readings
It may be less comfortable being a Christian than it once was, but Christians are not persecuted in Australia - our ancient memories or persecution call us to solidarity with people in our society who are really being persecuted

New DM setup for tonight’s game

After about a year of not running a regular D&D game, I’ve just kicked off a new campaign (all online)
Nice to be DMing again!

at Melb Uni mental health day making houses and talking with folks about what it means to feel at home

Kicking off some Bible discussions in Parkville starting next Monday
Questioning allowed. Wondering allowed. Imaginative reading allowed.
Discuss the week's Bible readings over a coffee
Queer and post-colonial perspectives welcome
https://students.unimelb.edu.au/student-support/health-and-wellbeing/faith-and-spirituality/whats-on/bible-and-beverage?fbclid=IwAR01KRVgO3j2uwq9p5e2LZ3XqdiXLBaPl3YUGCoViVQBeCUAmbbhUXKPoR0&mibextid=Zxz2cZ

if you've been baffled wondering why some Indigenous folks are not enthusiastic about the Voice to Parliament, or if you've heard stories about what a mean person Senator Thorpe is I'd highly recommend listening to her own words in this interview - the mass media (conservative and progressive) has been consistently misrepresenting her https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dO8BWN22Gtc

Been in Geelong today