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…

Peace I leave with you

May 26, 2019

John 14: 23-29 Peace I leave with you; my peace I give to you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled, and do not let them be afraid It happens quite often, that dying people who have found peace, comfort…

Conversations from Dorothea Wojnar

Heading towards Christmas with Matthew

November 24, 2022

The Bible provides us with two rather different accounts of the birth of Jesus. The traditional Christmas story that we sing about in Christmas carols and see in nativity scenes is a combination of these two different accounts. Elements from each account have been drawn together to form a unified…

The Prophets

July 14, 2022

A new series looking at the prophets of the Old Testament, led by the Reverend Elizabeth Raine and the Reverend Dr John Squires. In this series we are focussing on The Prophets—which will relate quite well to the Hebrew Scripture/Old Testament reading in the Revised Common Lectionary each week during that time. If…

The DNA of the UCA

June 16, 2022

Celebrating 45 years of the Uniting Church in Australia This week, the Uniting Church turns 45. As we recall the birth of this church in 1977, let’s reflect for a moment: What do you value about the Uniting Church? What have been the best moments for you in our church’s…

Video Reflections for Lent

March 16, 2022

In the Christian calendar, Lent is a time where Christian people traditionally undertake three disciples – fasting, alms giving and praying. Today, people will give up something that is considered a luxury such as wine or chocolate, and donate the savings they make to a charity. Others will take a…

The Life Saving Station – a parable

February 17, 2022

Watch the video On a dangerous sea coast where shipwrecks often occur, there was once a crude life- saving station. The building was just a hut, and there was only one boat, but the few devoted members kept a constant watch over the sea, and with no thought…

Rainbow Christian Alliance 6th Birthday

August 6, 2021

July 2015 saw the beginning of  Rainbow Christian Alliance (RCA) as a joint program run in partnership between Tuggeranong Uniting Church (TUC) and Diversity A.C.T. community services. RCA was initiated to provide a Safe place for LGBTIQA+ people of faith, their families and friends who wanted to be able to…