NOVEMBER 2025 NEWSLETTER
- Robert van Mourik
- Nov 10, 2025
- 4 min read
GREETINGS
Our November online meeting considered the Resurrection based on our discussion paper.
Something highly significant occurred following Jesus’s death that animated his community of followers. It must have been quite extraordinary. First discovered by Mary Magdalene and other women, for the men had fled, the resurrection is a more complex story than commonly presented or understood. Our panel comprising Lee-Anne Perry, Kevin Liston, Rev Dr. Margaret Wesley and Kevin Treston conducted a wide-ranging discussion on the significance of this astounding event reflected in varying accounts in the Gospels. It was an ambitious undertaking considering the limited time we had available.
In summary, the Resurrection:
can be seen as a continuation of original blessing, offering hope in the face of darkness and affirming the enduring nature of divine grace.
represents an insight into a larger universe of life beyond death, even beyond our lives as we know them today, lives that have purpose and direction. That we are like seeds that already contain the plant that will emerge one day. There is life after death even though we may not comprehend it now.
offers faith and hope, confirming that God loves us and encourages us to promote the reign of God, a society of mercy, compassion and justice for all.
represents more than a physical state following death. In ancient times, body, mind, and soul were not distinguished; St Paul might have been referring to the transformation of the real self (the soul or consciousness) rather than the physical body. The Gospel accounts written some years after the event sought to portray this impact through metaphors and story, rather than a simplistic retelling of history.
provides lessons for our own lives wherein we all experience disruptions or deaths initiated by significant changes such as ill health, bereavement or changes in employment. Each change, however, is an opportunity for a rebirth, another resurrection, for us.
You can view a recording of our online discussion here.
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We invite you to get involved, have your say! Others may benefit from your experience. In recent weeks we have seen several new members join our Facebook group.
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A New Ecological Ethic
Traditional Christianity taught us that mankind held dominion over all creatures and the earth; that the earth was only our temporary home until we entered eternal life and, it can be argued, that this has led to the exploitation of Indigenous peoples and the degradation of our planet.
But now philosophers and scientists are informing us that all forms of life are interconnected and it is in our own interests to recognise and value a new ecological ethic.
NEW ON OUR WEBSITE
Look out for our Kindred Spirits & Podcasts as we find inspiration from others. We include links to their websites and podcasts.
We can now list your neighbourhood group so that others can find you or be aware of you. If you would like to join the others listed here, please contact us! We are also aware of new groups forming.
In addition to last month's discussion paper on Resurrection, the previous month’s paper, When the Divine Was Decentralised, continues to attract attention.
The article, Catholic Renewal, by John Warhurst is also topical.
Also, Faith is Not Belief, another article by Adeyeye Samuel Oluwatosin.
We welcome comments on our articles and papers and also invite contributions; you can submit them by writing to us.
Our website is constantly changing with new information. Bookmark our website in your browser and visit us to keep in touch.
FUNDRAISING
Recently we sought support to fund an extensive review of our website to aid its discoverability on the internet. You may have noticed several changes including how our articles are presented and the inclusion of discussion points or Frequently Asked Questions that expand on the content.
In addition, much has been done that you cannot see but is essential to aid discoverability by search engines or Artificial Intelligence. Consequently, we have seen a significant increase in the number of visits to our website.
We estimated this activity would cost in the order of $6000, even after heavy discounting of our fees. We are halfway to our target and would appreciate any further assistance to defray these costs. Even small contributions are appreciated.
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