Spring 2021
On the Shoulders of Giants (9am)
Theme: On the Shoulders of GiantsBible Reading: 1 Thess 5:15-27Preacher: Rev Phil Swain On Christ the King Sunday we reflected on those who have gone before us – the saints of our church and our faith whom we have benefitted from their faith, their example and their mission. We really are standing on the shoulders of giants! We will be also hear a little about the world wide church with a short presentation from Sue Bolton about the persecuted church Read more
Job and mental health (Night Church)
Series: Somebody preaches on somethingTitle: Job and Mental healthDate: Night Church. 17th October, 2021Preacher: Rev Ness Williams-henke Our guest speaker – Rev Ness Williams-henke – will using the Old Testament book of Job to have a conversation about mental health. Ness is an amazing communicator and we are looking forward to the message that she will bring.
Making God’s Love Tangible (10:45am)
Theme: Making God’s love tangible (Uniting World)Bible Reading: Luke 4:14-21Preacher: Dr Sureka Goringe, National Director Uniting World Our guest speaker, Dr Sureka Goringe, National Director of UnitingWorld, will be sharing with us stories and insights of people making God’s Love tangible and how they have been doing God’s mission even within the COVID restrictions. Sureka will also be giving us an update on Nimbong – the school in North Eastern India which we have been supporting. It will be a great time Read more
Why does church matter to me? (Night Church)
Series: Sprint 2021Title: Why does church matter to me?Date: Night Church. 10th October, 2021Preacher: Rev Karen Mitchel-Lamert In response to a request for some more “exegetical preaching”, Phil is helping us dip In this service our guest speaker – Rev Karen Mitchell Lambert – will be doing a collaborative interactive time of learning with Jonty Cornford and Somerset Drayton exploring the theme why does Church matter to me?
Making God’s Love Tangible (9am)
Theme: Making God’s love tangible (Uniting World)Bible Reading: Luke 4:14-21Preacher: Dr Sureka Goringe, National Director Uniting World Our guest speaker, Dr Sureka Goringe, National Director of UnitingWorld, will be sharing with us stories and insights of people making God’s Love tangible and how they have been doing God’s mission even within the COVID restrictions. Sureka will also be giving us an update on Nimbong – the school in North Eastern India which we have been supporting. It will be a great time Read more
Thanksgiving Sunday 2021 (10:45am Traditional)
Thanksgiving Sunday 2021Bible Reading: Philippians 4:4-20Preacher: Rev Phil Swain Even after a year of disruptions, lockdowns, anxiety over COVID and limited opportunities to gather, we are taking time to reflect on God’s goodness to us and to give thanks. In a creative and participatory service, we will be pondering what we are thankful for, praising God for God’s goodness and exploring how we might be able to respond with gratitude by living lives of thankfulness. Click here for Sermon Slide Read more
Thanksgiving Sunday 2021 (9am)
Thanksgiving Sunday 2021Bible Reading: Philippians 4:4-20Preacher: Rev Phil Swain Even after a year of disruptions, lockdowns, anxiety over COVID and limited opportunities to gather, we are taking time to reflect on God’s goodness to us and to give thanks. In a creative and participatory service, we will be pondering what we are thankful for, praising God for God’s goodness and exploring how we might be able to respond with gratitude by living lives of thankfulness. Click here to download Kid’s Read more
Context Matters (Night Church)
Series: Term 3 2021Title: Context MattersDate: Night Church. 19th September, 2021Preacher: Rev Phil SwainBible Reading: Hebrews 1:1-14 In response to a request for some more “exegetical preaching”, Phil is helping us dip our toes into the New Testament Book of Hebrews and unlocking one of the keys to understanding Hebrews – that context matters. Who was this letter written to and why is Hebrews a great example of contextual theology? If you are looking for a deeper dive into the Read more
HymnFest 2021 (10:45am Traditional)
Today we put aside our usual liturgy and sing 16 wonderful hymns – allowing the words and music of the hymns to speak and minister to us. Using the imagery of the Celtic Cross, the hymns will help us lift our eyes to God in Praise, be reminded of God’s love reaching out to us, give thanks for the cross of Jesus and recommit to live out our faith everyday. Hymn #1 – All creatures of our God and KingHymn Read more
Wisdom from our Father (10:45 Traditional)
Title: Wisdom from our FatherDate: 10:45am Worship. 5 September, 2021Preacher: Rev Phil SwainBible Reading: Proverbs 1:1-9 This Sunday is Father’s Day – and while we acknowledge that for some the relationship with their Fathers can be complex … we are using this day to ponder the wisdom, teaching and example passed down to us from our fathers or other significant people in our lives. In a creative worship experience, Phil is framing the conversation around the Old Testament book of Read more
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