Dorothea Wojnar

Dorothea Wojnar is an elder, worship leader and preacher at TUC. She has a deep interest in meditative and contemplative worship. In addition to her roles at TUC, Dorothea is a member of presbytery and a member of its Pastoral Relations Committee.

Reflections from Dorothea Wojnar

The Spirit is Upon Me

February 15, 2022

Both of our readings take place in a similar setting to what we’re doing today. They are both part of a religious gathering where holy Scriptures are read to the people and interpreted by a preacher. And there are many churches around the world who are using the same ritual.

The right time

January 28, 2021

Today’s readings show us different responses to God’s call and what is possible when we are working in God’s time (Kairos) rather than ordinary times (Chronos). Jonah was one of the minor prophets in the Old Testament. His story has been considered a metaphor and even satirical and not necessarily…

Struggling to connect to God

November 4, 2020

Exodus 32:1-14 The book of Exodus follows the journey of the Israelites from slavery in Egypt to becoming a new nation as the people of God. The story of the people of Israel worshipping the golden calf is a well-known story within that narrative. The people of Israel had been…

The dark night of the soul

May 22, 2020

Call to worship Wherever you are ….Whoever you are….Whatever you’ve done….Whenever you’re joining…Christ calls us from north and south, east and west.From the comfort of pyjamas,or the busy-ness of the kitchen,in the morning and in the evening,the Spirit enables our praise.Let us worship God. Opening Prayer When it does not…

Emmaus Moments

May 1, 2020

Opening Prayer Loving God,When every day seems the same,with no one listening to our dreams,our hopes, our fears and worries, you pause, God our Baker,so you can read our lips. When every road seems the same,filled with despair’s potholes,littered with pain’s detritus,you come alongside us, God our Lover,pointing out that…

Conversations from Dorothea Wojnar

Our Mural is dedicated

July 17, 2023

Our TUC mural is having a wonderful and positive impact in our community, pointing to our values and mission and illustrating the things that are important to us. The Moderator of the ACT/NSW Synod, the Rev Simon Hansford officially dedicated the mural on a beautiful July Sunday, as “an affirmation…

Plastic Free July

June 29, 2023

Plastic Free July® is a global movement that helps millions of people be part of the solution to plastic pollution – so we can have cleaner streets, oceans, and beautiful communities. Will you be part of Plastic Free July by choosing to refuse single-use plastics?  Plastic Free July Quiz –…

Don’t be Afraid!

June 25, 2023

Do you have any idea what the most common command is?Jesus commanded – Do not be afraid more than any other. And while I didn’t bother to go back and check up on this, it may be right there are, certainly many examples and it that I can think of…

Walking with God – Liz Moglia

June 18, 2023

Liz Moglia shared the story of her walk with God from Sunday School to giving her life to God at the Wesley Mission and through to her years of service in the Girls’ Brigade at Tuggeranong Uniting. For a person who shuns attention and limelight, Liz’s journey of faith and…

A New Moses – teaching righteousness and Justice

May 29, 2023

The Gospel attributed to Matthew has long been regarded as a keystone of Christian doctrine. Placed first in the New Testament, it enjoys a prominent place within the church. It has many distinctive features, each of which has played an important role in the development of Christian faith and behaviour.

Meet to Eat

March 3, 2023

Meet to Eat at Tuggeranong kicks off presbytery-wide gatherings Last year, the Canberra Region Presbytery adopted a Mission Plan that included a commitment to doing this together across Congregations. Inspired by this decision, a group of people in the south of Canberra began working to hold just such an event.