Seeing Beyond with Shona - 5 March

Inspired by a tree that survived being toppled by an elephant, Reverend Shona explores the power of resilience and why life's toughest moments can help us grow stronger. She shares practical ways to build deeper roots, adapt to change and keep getting back up when life knocks you down.

Reverend Shona reflects on the importance of knowing who you truly are, using the story of two misleading paper bags to illustrate the tension between outward appearances and inner identity. She explains that while life often requires us to adapt to different roles, staying true to our core values and…

After a deep and powerful experience of the healing love of God at the age of 14, Shona felt that God was calling her to help others connect with God and experience themselves and others as beloved by God. She took a long and convoluted journey to ordained ministry but…

Reverend Shona challenges us to stop asking whether life is fair and instead ask whether we're making the most of what we've been given. Using the analogy of a farmer removing weeds from a field, she encourages us to identify and clear out the thoughts and habits that prevent us…

Reverend Shona shares her deeply personal breast cancer journey, from an unexpected diagnosis during a routine mammogram to surgery and ongoing treatment. Her message is clear: regular screening saves lives, early detection matters, and no one has to face the journey alone.