As LUC Would Have It

This is the second episode of our series for Lent 2024, Discipleship 101. These sermons by the Revs. Radhika and Adrian Sukumar-White were originally preached in 2019. This sermon, titled The Cost of Discipleship, draws upon Romans 12:1-8 and Mark 8:27-35 and is introduced by Corbin. This Sunday, February 25, we will be joined in the LUC pulpit by Joyce Tangi, Children and Families Lead with the P...

This is the first episode of our series for Lent 2024, Discipleship 101. These sermons by the Revs. Radhika and Adrian Sukumar-White were originally preached in 2019. This sermon, titled The Call to Discipleship, draws upon Isaiah 43:1-7 and Mark 1:14-20 and is introduced by Abbey Sim. If you would like to attend a service for Ash Wednesday this evening, join us from 7:30pm at Newtown Mission, 280...

This conversation with Sonia Milner was recorded in November 2021. Sonia serves as the Treasurer of Leichhardt Uniting Church. Introduced by Abbey Sim, this chat reflects upon Hebrews 12:1-2 as Sonia delves into a life of faith, exploring sexuality and growing up Adventist in regional Queensland. This is the final episode in our Tapestry of Faith series and is a story not to be missed. Please like...

This conversation with Deepa Rose Sealy was recorded in February 2022. Deepa is a member of our Church Council. Introduced by Abbey Sim, this chat explores 1 Corinthians 13 as Deepa delves into her life of discipleship across continents, touching on faith, sexuality and vocation. Deepa blesses our community with her deep love, thoughtfulness and wisdom, and we hope that you will appreciate getting...

This conversation between Carol Hirt and David Barrow was recorded in June 2022, shortly before Carol's retirement after being an integral part of LUC for over 12 years. Introduced by Abbey Sim, this conversation reflects upon 1 John 2:6 and Psalm 139 as Carol and David explore her lifetime of radical discipleship and the positive impact mentors in the faith can have within Christian community...

This conversation between Jessica Shaw and Rev. Adrian Sukumar-White was recorded in July 2022. Jess works as our Community and Operations Manager and this chat took place shortly after she came into the role. Introduced by Abbey Sim, this conversation reflects upon Romans 12:1-5 and delves into Jess' origin story and her life of hospitality and discipleship. CW: This episode includes mild dru...

This conversation between Margy Whelan and Rev. Radhika Sukumar-White was recorded in July 2022. Margy works as a teacher librarian and is a beloved member of our church community. Introduced by Sonia Milner, this chat reflects upon Proverbs 8:1-4 and delves into the story of Margy's life, faith and discipleship. Please like and subscribe to the podcast, and leave a review on your podcast plat...

This conversation between Caitlin Scott and Rev. Radhika Sukumar-White was recorded in January 2023. Commissioned to the Ministry of Pastor, Caitlin works with Uniting and is mum to Maisie and Mhairi. Introduced by Deepa Sealy, this chat reflects upon Luke 1:39-56 and features a beautiful rendition of the Magnificat by Caitlin, in a plainsong arrangement from the Episcopal Church's Book of Com...

Happy 50 episodes! We're celebrating by starting a brand-new series - Tapestry of Faith, in conversation with LUC members. This conversation between Alex Long and Rev. Adrian Sukumar-White was recorded in August 2023. Alex is the Church Council Chairperson at LUC and works for the Wayside Chapel. Introduced by Abbey Sim, this chat reflects upon Matthew 14:13-21. Please like and subscribe to th...

This episode is the final in a three-part sermon series for the season of Advent, where the church anticipates the celebration of the birth of Jesus at Christmas, and the good news that Christ will come again to reconcile all creation. Originally from 2019, this sermon is by Rev. Adrian Sukumar-White on Christ Coming into the Real World, drawing upon Isaiah 63:7-9 and Matthew 2:13-23, with an intr...

This episode is the second in a three-part sermon series for the season of Advent, where the church anticipates the celebration of the birth of Jesus at Christmas, and the good news that Christ will come again to reconcile all creation. Originally from 2019, this sermon is by Rev. Radhika Sukumar-White on God Doing a New Thing, drawing upon Isaiah 43:15-21 and Luke 7:18-23, with an introduction by...

This episode is the first in a three-part sermon series for the season of Advent, where the church anticipates the celebration of the birth of Jesus at Christmas, and the good news that Christ will come again to reconcile all creation. Originally from 2021, this sermon is by Rev. Radhika Sukumar-White on Why the Incarnation Matters, drawing upon John 1:1-18, with an introduction by Abbey Sim. You...

This is the final episode in a seven-part sermon series, From LUC, to LUC, a series of sermons preached by LUC members over the last two years. This sermon by Rich Cadman is titled A Merry Crucifixion, drawing upon Luke 23:33-43, with an introduction by Abbey Sim. Please like and subscribe to the podcast, and we would love it if you could leave a rating and review on your podcast platform. You can...

This episode is the sixth in a seven-part sermon series, From LUC, to LUC, a series of sermons preached by LUC members over the last two years. This sermon by Lyle Steffensen is titled You Can Step Big, Even When You're Little, drawing upon Luke 19:1-10, with an introduction by Abbey Sim. Please like and subscribe to the podcast, and we would love it if you could leave a rating and review on y...

This episode is the fifth in a seven-part sermon series, From LUC, to LUC, a series of sermons preached by LUC members over the last two years. This sermon by Erin Lewis is titled Blurred Boundaries, drawing upon Luke 6:17-26, with an introduction by Abbey Sim. This week at LUC, we are also celebrating Trans Awareness Week, celebrating that trans people are made in the image of God and beloved by...

This episode is the fourth in a seven-part sermon series, From LUC, to LUC, a series of sermons preached by LUC members over the last two years. This sermon by Ella Evans is titled The Kingdom of God is Big, The Kingdom of God is Small, drawing upon Matthew 8:26-40, with an introduction by Abbey Sim. Ella currently serves as the Youth and Young Adults Pastor at Glenbrook Uniting Church in the Lowe...

This episode is the third in a seven-part sermon series, From LUC, to LUC, a series of sermons preached by LUC members over the last two years. This sermon by Sophie Cox is titled You are Enough, drawing upon Matthew 21:1-11, with an introduction by Abbey Sim. Today, we are also marking All Saints Day, an occasion within the church calendar on which we remember and commemorate the loving people of...

This episode is the second in a seven-part sermon series, From LUC, to LUC, a series of sermons preached by LUC members over the last two years. This sermon by Gabi Cadenhead is titled Being Created in the Image of God, drawing upon Genesis 1:1-2:4, with an introduction by Abbey Sim. This week, we are also celebrating Ace Week, in solidarity with ace-spec folks. You can read Gabi's article, As...

This episode is the first in a seven-part sermon series, From LUC, to LUC, a series of sermons preached by LUC members over the last two years. This sermon by James Barrow is titled Grace and Gratitude, Gratitude and Grace, drawing upon Luke 17:11-19, with an introduction by Abbey Sim. Please like and subscribe to the podcast, and we would love it if you could leave a rating and review on your pod...

This bonus episode features a sermon originally preached for our 6:30pm service last Sunday, October 8, 2023, with Natalie Maddock preaching a sermon titled The Referendum, and Hope, drawing upon Matthew 21:33-46, with an introduction by Abbey Sim. This always was, and always will be Aboriginal land. Listen to Listening about the Referendum Question and the Uluru Statement from the Heart (with Nat...

This bonus episode features a sermon originally preached for our Day of Mourning service 2020, with Rev. Radhika Sukumar-White preaching a sermon titled Stop Talking and Listen, drawing upon Matthew 15:21-28, with an introduction by Abbey Sim. This always was, and always will be Aboriginal land. This sermon was featured in the recent book, Preaching from the Heart, which includes 29 sermons engagi...

This episode is the final in a four-part sermon series, The Lord God Made Them All - Humanity in the Web of Creation, for Season of Creation, originally preached in September 2021. This sermon by Mikali Anagnostis is titled Our Relationships with Ecosystems, drawing upon 1 Corinthians 11:23-26, with an introduction by Abbey Sim. Stream Marion St's EP, Whole, here: https://open.spotify.com/albu...

This episode is the third in a four-part sermon series, The Lord God Made Them All - Humanity in the Web of Creation, for Season of Creation, originally preached in September 2021. This sermon by Shane Slade is titled Our Relationships with Animals, drawing upon Job 12:7-10, with an introduction by Rev. Radhika Sukumar-White. Please like and subscribe to the podcast, and we would love it if you co...

This episode is the second in a four-part sermon series, The Lord God Made Them All - Humanity in the Web of Creation, for Season of Creation, originally preached in September 2021. This sermon by Rev. Radhika Sukumar-White is titled Our Relationships with Other Humans, drawing upon Mark 7:24-30, with an introduction by Abbey Sim. Please like and subscribe to the podcast, and we would love it if y...

This episode is the first in a four-part sermon series, The Lord God Made Them All - Humanity in the Web of Creation, for Season of Creation, originally preached in September 2021. This sermon by Emma Sproul is titled The Wonder of Creation, drawing upon Exodus 3:1-15, with an introduction by Abbey Sim. Please like and subscribe to the podcast, and we would love it if you could leave a rating and...