Marjorie Houston

Marjorie is a retired Social Worker who has committed her life advocating for justice. In partnership with her husband Jim, Marjorie had an active ministry in the Anglican Church in Melbourne working in some of the most impoverished communities. Now part of the Tuggeranong Uniting community, Marjorie continues to challenge and inspire us with her passion and commitment.

Sermons from Marjorie Houston

Introducing Moses

August 23, 2026

Following Anything but Ordinary series, Rev Amanda has a 2-week dive into Exodus looking first at Moses’ foundation story, and what this means for us.

Joseph

August 9, 2026

Our series “Anything but Ordinary” continues, looking at the characters in Abraham’s family as the generations grow. This week, the Rev Amanda looks at the first part of Joseph’s story. Next week, Joseph goes on to vindication but for now we, with Joseph, are left to carry on with…

Wrestling Jacob

August 2, 2026

Continuing the Anything but Ordinary series which is looking closely at the Abrahamic stories that are foundational in Israel’s narrative. This week we look at Jacob and his wrestling. Readings at 1:06 Sermon at 3:25

Wrong wife

July 26, 2026

Well, this is Anything But Ordinary – the remarkable story of Jacob and the deception perpetrated on him by his uncle Laban. Israel’s foundational story is told in all its messy detail. But what do Christians learn from this. Sermon at 3:10

Jacob’s Ladder

July 19, 2026

Continuing our themes from the Hebrew Scriptures and the Anything but Ordinary series, Amanda draws on the story of Jacob’s Ladder and reminds that God finds us in both ordinary and Extraordinary times.

Anything but Ordinary – Esau and Jacob

July 12, 2026

Continuing our sermon series “Anything but Ordinary” lay preacher Tessa Bradbury tackles the story of the twins Esau and Jacob and the foundations of Israel’s story. Bible reading is Genesis 25:19-34. Sermon starts at 3:30

Conversations from Marjorie Houston

Hope is worth the risk

July 6, 2026

Andi Lotton, lay preacher at Tuggeranong Uniting explores the Matthew reading outlining the genealogy of Jesus of Nazareth and looks at the Advent theme for this week – Hope is worth the risk

16 days of activism

November 28, 2025

16 days of activism to end gender-based violence The UN Secretary-General’s UNiTE by 2030 to End Violence against Women campaign is marking the 16 Days of Activism against Gender-based Violence (25 November to 10 December 2020) under the global theme, “Orange the World: Fund, Respond, Prevent, Collect!“. UN Women’s Generation Equality campaign is amplifying…

Life’s Transitions

June 15, 2025

Speaking (and singing!) at Tuggeranong Uniting’s TUC@Brunch, Andi Lotton reflects on the transitions within his life and how God has always been part of the journey.

Amala ANZAC service

April 22, 2025

Each year Amala Uniting Aged Care at Gordon conducts an ANZAC Commemoration Service. This year the service is again led by the Rev Miriam Lacey. The Commemoration address is by Sergeant Daniel Strutt. The Bible Reading is by the Rev Amanda Hay from Tuggeranong Uniting.

Thanksgiving Presentation

March 24, 2025

A look back through images over fifty years of the people, life and work of the Tuggeranong Uniting Church. Beginning in 1975 with a small gathering at Mount Neighbour Primary School, to a thriving community of faithful people reaching out to the people of Tuggeranong in multiple ways.

Turning Point of Time

December 9, 2024

The concert, bringing together singers and musicians from Tuggeranong Uniting and Tathra Uniting Churches, presented a cycle of Christmas Songs from composer Dr Douglas Simper’s Songs for the Journey. We present this as a listening experience for you to enjoy the words, music and singing.