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The Way of Jesus made Visible
The Way of Jesus made VisibleSeries: Paul’s Letter to the Philippians Readings: Philippians 4:1-20. Preacher: Phil Swain We conclude our series on Philippians, Living the Way of Jesus, as Phil preaches on Philippians 4 and the theme “The Way of Jesus Made Visible.” Throughout this letter, Paul has been encouraging the Philippians not only to know about Jesus, but to know Christ deeply and to live in his way. In this final chapter, Paul shows what that can look like Read more
All In: Reconciliation Week
All In: Reciprocity as Reconciliation A Conversation with Kate Duncan about faith, indigenous issues and reconciliation – led by the TUC Social Justice Team This Sunday our worship will be led by the TUC Social Justice Team as we acknowledge National Reconciliation Week as we reflect on the theme, “All In: Reciprocity as Reconciliation”. Our service will be shaped by liturgy and prayers from Common Grace, and the main input will be a conversation with Kate McLean about faith, Indigenous Read more
The Audacity of Pentecost Hope
The Audacity of Pentecost HopeReadings: Acts 2:1-21 Preacher: Phil Swain Pentecost is not just the day the church received spiritual energy, it was the day when confused, overwhelmed disciples were given the courage to believe that God’s future was still possible. They had every reason to stay hidden and yet the Spirit came — not to help them escape the world, but to send them back into it with courage, compassion and hope. We will we be borrowing an idea Read more
Becoming like Jesus – Choir Sunday
Series: Paul’s Letter to the Philippians Choir Sunday #2 – Becoming like Jesus Readings: Philippians 2:1-13 Preacher: Kevin Kim This Sunday we continue our series on Philippians with a reflection on Philippians 2:1–13, Becoming Like Jesus. In a world that constantly encourages self-promotion, competition, and individual success, Paul points us toward the self-emptying love of Christ — the way of humility, grace, and community. On this special Choir Sunday, we will also celebrate the gift of music and singing together. Read more
Partners in the Gospel
Partners in the GospelSeries: Paul’s Letter to the Philippians Readings: Philippians 1:1-18a Preacher: Phil Swain We begin our new sermon series on Paul’s letter to the Philippians — a deeply personal letter written from prison to a church Paul loved. Philippians is often known as a letter of joy, but throughout this series we will be using the lens of “Christian Living” … exploring how Paul encourages the church to live following in the way of Jesus: with love, humility, Read more
Bridging Worlds: Paul in Athens
Bridging Worlds: Paul in Athens Readings: Acts 17:16-31 Preacher: Kevin Kim In Acts of the Apostles 17, we meet Paul in Athens—a city full of ideas, questions, and idols. It’s the cultural and intellectual centre of the ancient world. And as Paul looks around, he is deeply stirred. But what’s striking is what he does next. He doesn’t walk away. He doesn’t attack. He begins to engage. Paul steps into conversation—in the synagogue, in the marketplace, and eventually in the Read more
Spreading the Good News (by sitting down and not saying much)
Spreading the Good News (by sitting down and not saying much) Readings: Acts 16:16-34 Preacher: Phil Swain This Sunday we continue our theme of Good News Spreading as we hear the story of Paul’s first visit to Philippi in Acts 16. The sermon is titled “Spreading the Good News by Sitting Down and Not Saying Much” and it is playing with the idea that sometimes the good news of Jesus is shared most powerfully not with words but through our Read more
Paul’s Conversion: When God Finds Us
Paul’s Conversion: When God Finds Us Readings: Acts 9:1-19a Preacher: Kevin Kim After journeying through the Gospel of John over the past 16 weeks, we now turn to the New Testament book of Acts, where we see how the good news of Jesus begins to spread in powerful and unexpected ways. This Sunday, we begin with one of the most dramatic stories in Scripture—Paul’s conversion—where everything changes in a moment of interruption and encounter. What if faith does not begin Read more
Breakfast on the Beach
Breakfast on the Beach Readings: John 20:30-31 & 21:1-19 Preacher: Phil Swain After the joy and celebration of Easter, this Sunday we figuratively head to the beach as we explore the final chapter of John’s Gospel and join in with the disciples at the breakfast on the beach. The risen Jesus meets the disciples in the midst of the ordinary – while they were fishing – and reminds them that he is there for them and provides for them. Jesus Read more
Easter Sunday 2026 – Love Wins
Easter Sunday 2026 – Love WinsBible Reading: John 20:1-20 Preacher: Rev Phil Swain Celebrate Easter with lively singing with the Easter worship band, great joy and creative teaching as we celebrate that Jesus is alive. Our youth worker Gibbo will have a kids talk that will retell the Easter story with folding and surprises! And while the kids are making their Easter Egg Hunt bags, our minister Phil will be sharing how despite the world throwing a lot of bad Read more