You can hear recent reflections, on our Podcast channel (on Apple Podcasts), and below:
Belonging to family. Rev John Stanley reflects on Isaiah 43:1-7, Psalm 29, Luke 3:15-22.
Christmas beyond the Church. Rev John Stanley reflects on Isaiah 60:1-6, Matthew 2:1-12.
The great rescue mission. Barbara Booth reflects on Psalm 148, Colossians 3.12-17, and Luke 2.41-52.
Treasuring the Gift of Christmas. Rev John Stanley reflects on Luke 2.8-20 and Titus 3.4-8a.
Being the light in community. Rev John Stanley reflects on John 1:1-14. 1.14.
God cares for the forgotten and those pushed aside; the little ones. Rev John Stanley reflects on Micah 5.2-5a, Luke 1.47-55, and Luke 1.39-45.
Feeling God’s promises. Alison Stanley reflects on Zephaniah 3:14-20.
After Silence, Singing – Zechariah’s Carol. Byron Smith reflects on Luke 1:5-24, 1:57-64 and 1:68-79.
To Live Justice. Rev John Stanley reflects on Jeremiah 33.14-16, Psalm 25.1-10 and Luke 21.25-38.
What gives you hope? Jess Lyons overcomes adversity to reflect on Daniel 7:9-10, 13-14, Revelation 1:4b-8, the music of Olivier Messiaen, and the end of time; and also suggests Orfeo by Richard Powers. Jess has also provided the text of the sermon.
Not being distracted by things that distress us. Barbara Booth reflects on Mark 13:1-8.
Unbinding from death into the life prepared for us. Rev John Stanley reflects on Psalm 24 and John 11.32–45.
Loving Well, Loving God, Loving People. Alison Stanley reflects on Ruth 1.1-18, Hebrews 9.11-15, Mark 12.13-17, 28-34.
Are you a Good Person? Rev John Stanley reflectson Mark 10.17-31.