Rev Elizabeth Raine

Elizabeth is minister at Tuggeranong Uniting, beginning her ministry here in December 2018. 

Over the years, she has had a number of diverse and interesting placements, such as a school chaplaincy, a tenancy worker with UnitingCare, a congregational minister, a lecturer at UTC, a Presbytery minister, and as an Intentional Interim minister. 

More from Rev Elizabeth Raine

Christmas! already?

November 10, 2019

We are not half through November and I am as bad as a dept store, and already talking about Christmas. But with a large Christmas star to decorate for the Erindale Shopping Centre, and lots of children present, picking up the theme of the star of Bethlehem and the birth…

Ten Lepers

October 18, 2019

The story of the ten lepers in unique to the gospel of Luke. The author of this gospel is clearly wanting to highlight an important point by telling this story. The question is, exactly what is this point? It is easy to see this story in terms of gratitude only.

Lost Things

September 15, 2019

Luke 15: 1-10 The story in today’s reading starts with some grumbling religious leaders. They are not happy. Jesus appears to be challenging social order and proprietary again. He is not doing what is expected. Instead of mixing with his peers he has gone off to eat with those who…

Storms, Floods, and the Deep

September 8, 2019

Luke 3:15-22 & Psalm 29 The words of this week’s texts declare the mystery, power, and terrible beauty of the saving power of God. In poetic and powerful images, creation is described, and the concepts of spirit and water are explored. We find chaos in mind-blowing proportions, impenetrable darkness, all-conquering…

Upsetting the Status Quo

September 1, 2019

The Gospel reading this week is another difficult one, one that should make us uncomfortable, but is nonetheless very significant. Jesus is instructing his disciples to do the opposite of the expected custom of his times. They are not to be seen as having greater status than anyone, and they…

Is Our Worship Meaningless?

August 11, 2019

Isaiah 1:11-18 Why do you make sacrifices to me? says your God. I am overfull with burnt offerings; I take no delight in bloodshed. Bring no more vain offerings. They are hateful to me. New moon and Shabbat when you gather I can't bear the iniquity of this community. I…