As LUC Would Have It

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, 280A King St, Newtown. 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 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 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 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 to know her better through this conversation. 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 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. If you want to learn more about how the LUC community has gotten to the place it is today, this is a conversation not to be missed. 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 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 drug and alcohol references. 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 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.