Starting in August 2021 we are running a Big Questions series, exploring some of the questions that have been submitted by members of our congregation over the past few months. Our minister Richard will look at these as a part of worship on Sunday, and also through a series of interviews with people who have advanced knowledge on each of the topics. Keep an eye out for these interviews, which will be released on a Tuesday and Thursday each week here on YouTube, Facebook and via our website. We hope you enjoy the series!

This year we asked members of our congregation to ask us some of the big questions they have about God, the Bible and humanity. In an attempt to explore and unpack these questions, our minister Richard has approached a variety of people with advanced knowledge on each topic. In this first episode, Richard speaks to Bec Linsday, ordained Minister in the Uniting Church and Lecturer at the United Theological college, to discuss the first question: "When reading the Bible stories, how do we decide what is history, what is folklore, and what is morality tale?"

In this episode, Richard speaks to Rev Dr Peter Walker, Principal of The United Theological College, to discuss the following question: "I read in Mark, 'For the son of man did not come to be served but to serve, and give his life as a ransom for many' (Mark 10:45). To whom was the ransom paid? Surely not to Satan?"

In this episode of Big Questions, Richard speaks with Rev Simon Hansford, Moderator of the Uniting Church Synod in NSW & ACT, to discuss the question: "As more states consider assisted dying legislation, what is the Christian response?" Warning: The themes discussed in this interview relate to end of life and assisted dying and may be triggering to some people. If you need support around this issue, please contact Richard on 0408 427 880 or call Lifeline 13 11 14.

In this episode of Big Questions, Richard speaks to Rev Ken Day, Minister at St Stephen's Uniting church, to contemplate the question: "What happens when we die?"

In this episode of Big Questions, Richard speaks with Rev Graham Perry, Minister of the Sydney Central Coast Presbytery in the Uniting Church, to discuss: "at what point does a soul come into existence?". Warning: The themes discussed in this interview refer to the loss of an unborn child and may be difficult for some people. If you need support around this issue, please contact Richard on 0408 427 880 or call Lifeline 13 11 14.

In this episode of Big Questions, Richard meets with Rev Dr Ockert Meyer, lecturer at the United Theological College, to discuss the following question: "I would like to know more about the doctrine of predestination. If God already knows who will follow him and who won't, it doesn't seem fair to exclude some who may be genuinely seeking the truth."

In this episode of Big Questions, Richard meets with Rev Dr Peter Walker, Principle and lecturer at the United Theological College, to contemplate the question: "are these the end times?".

In this episode of Big Questions, Richard speaks with Rev Jenny Ducker, Pastoral Relations Minister for the Sydney Presbytery of the Uniting Church, to discuss "How do we understand gender from a Christian perspective?"

In this episode, Richard speaks with Rev Ingrid Robertson, minister of Willoughby Uniting Church, to discuss the question: "How do we as Christians separate ourselves from close members of our families who hurt us physically and or mentally?"

Richard speaks with Rev Stuart Bollom, Director of Mission (Schools) in the NSW/ACT Synod of the Uniting Church, to discuss the question: "why am I drawn to God but my neighbour is not?"