Sermons from 2026
Flowing Water (Season of Creation)
Season of Creation #2 – FLOWING WATER Reading: John 7:37–39 and Revelation 22:1–5. Preacher: Phil Swain We continue our Seasons of Creation series and hear Jesus’ invitation: “Let anyone who is thirsty come to me and drink.” In a world, and sometimes in lives, that can feel dry, weary or depleted, Jesus offers the renewing presence of God’s Spirit. Yet the living water Christ gives is not meant to remain within us: it flows through us, bringing life and hope Read more
Creation Care Biblestudies
Seasons of Creation 2026 LIVING WATER Jesus stood and said in a loud voice: Let anyone who is thirsty come to me and drink. Whoever believes in me, rivers of living water will flow from within them John 7:37-38. Download Study #1 – Caring for Creation Download Study #2 – Where did it all go wrong Download Study #3 – The Way Forward Introduction What is our role in the created order? Three bible studies: These Bible studies are based Read more
Living Water (Season of Creation)
Season of Creation #1 – LIVING WATER Reading: Ezekiel 47:1-12. Preacher: Rev Bill Thomas This Sunday at 9am we begin our Season of Creation series, joining Christians around the world in reflecting on our shared calling to care for God’s creation. The 2026 theme is Living Water, inspired by Ezekiel’s vision of a river flowing from the temple and bringing life, healing and renewal wherever it goes. Bill will be preaching from Ezekiel 47:1–12, helping us explore what this picture Read more
Strengthen in our inner being
Sacred Texts: words to live byStrengthened in your inner being / What’s forming you? Readings: Ephesians 3:14-21, 1 Thess 5:11-18 Preacher: Rev Phil Swain In the final week of our Sacred Texts series, Phil will explore Paul’s prayer that we might be “strengthened in our inner being” and become rooted and grounded in Christ’s love. In a world where so many voices, pressures and experiences are continually shaping us, what does genuine inner strength look like—and what is forming us? Read more
Seeking God’s Kingdom
Sacred Texts: words to live bySeeking God’s KingdomReadings: Luke 12:22-34 Preacher: Peter and Edwina Baily Edwina and Peter Baily share some of their experiences from their recent trip to Zambia, including time spent with Zambia’s Child and Ipalo Christian School. As part of our Sacred Texts series, they will reflect on Jesus’ words in Luke 12:22–34 — his invitation not to be consumed by worry about the practicalities of life, but instead to “seek God’s kingdom”. Through stories and reflections Read more
So that Christ may dwell in your hearts
Sacred Texts: words to live bySo that Christ may dwell in your heartsReadings: Ephesians 3:14-21, Luke 10:38-42 Preacher: Rev Phil Swain This sermon we begin a new worship series exploring some of the “sacred texts” that people in our church identified as especially meaningful to them. We begin with a beautiful prayer from Ephesians 3, where Paul prays that Christ may dwell in our hearts and that we might know the love of Christ that goes beyond knowledge. It is Read more
and Finally
And finally… Readings: Ephesians 6:10-20Preacher: Rev Dr Keith Garner This recording comes from Rev Kevin Kim’s closure of ministry service. We were delighted to welcome Rev Keith Garner, who preached from Ephesians 6:10–20 on “And Finally…“. Reflecting on the closing words of the New Testament letters, Keith encouraged us to give thanks for the past, finish well, and embrace God’s future with fresh hope. Reflection Questions Exploring the Passage (Ephesians 6:10-20) Exploring the Sermon Themes Going Deeper Sermon Transcript It’s Read more
Connected in Christ, Growing Together
Combined Worship Celebration – Connected to Christ, Growing TogetherReadings: John 15:1-17 Preacher: Phil Swain This recording comes from our Combined Worship Celebration as all three worshipping communities celebrate who we are as one church family. Our theme was Connected to Christ, Growing Together, and reflected on John 15 and Jesus’ image of the vine and the branches. It is a great passage for us as a church, because it reminds us that Jesus is at the centre of all we Read more
2026 Annual General Meeting Papers
Our churches Annual General Meeting is to be held on Sunday 26th July, 2026 at 11:15am at the TUC church complex – straight after our combined worship gathering at 10am. Meeting Agenda The agenda includes: The two main reports can all be download as pdf’s below TUC 2025-26 Annual Report The 2025-2026 Annual Report can be downloaded here. The Annual report contains updates and good news stories from all the different groups, services and activities connected to TUC. TUC 2025-26 Financial Read more
Living the Life that Matters
The Letters to Timothy – Live the Life that MattersReadings: 2 Tim 3:14 — 4:8. Preacher: Phil Swain We conclude our series through 1 and 2 Timothy as Phil returns from holidays in Fiji to ponder our passage from 2 Timothy 3 and 4. In Paul’s final words to Timothy, he encourages him to continue in the Scriptures and highlights the importance of God’s word—not as something simply to quote or defend, but as something we allow to shape us, Read more