This month once again we engage with the writings of Luke.  Only this time we are going to concentrate on five parables of Jesus that Luke recalls in his Gospel. We want to show how these five parables open up the core themes that the early Christians believed to be central and significant  as they witnessed to both Jew and Gentile.

As we reflect upon some of these issues I’m certain that we will begin to see parallels with our own 21 century culture. These five parables have much to say to a world that is searching for a greater sense of purpose and meaning. This week the news has broken that a Russian billionaire will be donating 100 million dollars in search of life beyond this planet. In doing so he hopes to help humanity discover its true place in the universe.