As LUC Would Have It

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 platform. You can connect with Leichhardt Uniting Church at ⁠⁠www.leichhardtuniting.org.au

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 Common Prayer. Please like and subscribe to the podcast, and leave a review on your podcast platform. You can connect with Leichhardt Uniting Church at ⁠www.leichhardtuniting.org.au

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 the podcast, and leave a review on your podcast platform. You can connect with Leichhardt Uniting Church at ⁠⁠www.leichhardtuniting.org.au.

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 introduction by Abbey Sim. You can read LUC's Statement on a Just Peace in Palestine and Israel here: https://www.leichhardtuniting.org.au/palestine-israel-statement 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 connect with Leichhardt Uniting Church at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.leichhardtuniting.org.au⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.

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 Abbey Sim. You can read LUC's Statement on a Just Peace in Palestine and Israel here: https://www.leichhardtuniting.org.au/palestine-israel-statement 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 connect with Leichhardt Uniting Church at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.leichhardtuniting.org.au⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.

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 can read the poem, 'The Real Scandal of the Birth of God' by Kaitlyn Hardy Shetler, here: https://scienceandnonduality.com/article/the-real-scandal-of-the-birth-of-god/ 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 connect with Leichhardt Uniting Church at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.leichhardtuniting.org.au⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.

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 connect with Leichhardt Uniting Church at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.leichhardtuniting.org.au⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.

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 your podcast platform. You can connect with Leichhardt Uniting Church at ⁠⁠⁠⁠www.leichhardtuniting.org.au⁠⁠⁠⁠.

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 God. You can read the blog post written by Steff Fenton, and mentioned by Erin in the sermon, here: https://queervangelical.com/2022/02/11/im-trans-genderqueer-and-i-love-jesus/ 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 connect with Leichhardt Uniting Church at ⁠⁠⁠⁠www.leichhardtuniting.org.au⁠⁠⁠⁠.

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 Lower Mountains. She is a former resident of Epworth House and a beloved member of the wider LUC family. Ella will be preaching at LUC on Sunday, November 19, at our 6:30pm service. We would love to see you there. 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 connect with Leichhardt Uniting Church at ⁠⁠⁠⁠www.leichhardtuniting.org.au⁠⁠⁠⁠.