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Sunday Service 16th May

2021-05-14T16:24:54+00:00May 16th, 2021|

In John 17 we hear - uniquely - what Jesus prayed. We hear his heart for those who belong to him. And we find motivation to go into the world with his gospel. Click here for today's service. Click here for the hymn, "I Stand Amazed".

Sunday Service 9th May

2021-05-08T11:23:04+00:00May 9th, 2021|

Jesus commands us to love one another - but this is no grim burden. And ultimately, he has an even better purpose for us. Click here for today's service. Click here for the hymn, "Christ Triumphant, Ever Reigning".

Sunday Service 2nd May

2021-04-30T11:17:56+00:00May 2nd, 2021|

Jesus invites us to abide in him - but how does he motivate us, and how practically do we do this? Click here for today's service. Click here for the hymn, "God Moves In A Mysterious Way".

Sunday Service 25th April

2021-04-14T21:18:44+00:00April 25th, 2021|

The person and work of Jesus Christ provide us with the fuel we need for his mission - and the Holy Spirit provides the spark at Pentecost. So as we move towards Pentecost, we are fuelling up in preparation! Click here to listen to today's service. Click here for the hymn, "Man of Sorrows".

Sunday Service 11th April

2021-04-07T20:40:33+00:00April 11th, 2021|

Between Easter and Pentecost Jesus prepared his disciples for their mission. It is a time where we too can be reminded of our purpose as a church, to offer life in his name. Click here for today's service. Click here for the hymn, "Love's Redeeming Work Is Done".

Easter Sunday Service

2021-04-03T14:27:46+00:00April 4th, 2021|

Christ is risen! And his resurrection is good news for frail, fallen and fearful people like us. Click here to listen to today's service. Click here for the hymn, "See What A Morning". And click here for one of my favourite Easter songs: "His Heart Beats".

Good Friday Meditations

2021-03-31T15:57:38+00:00April 2nd, 2021|

These meditations focus on the irony of the cross. Each meditation is about 5 minutes long, with a corresponding hymn and time for silence afterwards. Opening Hymn - When I survey Irony 1 - the rebellious son is freed Hymn - O sacred head, surrounded Irony 2 - the King is crowned on the cross

Palm Sunday Service

2021-03-26T11:36:05+00:00March 28th, 2021|

Palm Sunday seems like it should be the crowning moment of Jesus's life, yet Mark's ending is a damp squib! Why? And how is that a source of great encouragement for us? Click here to listen to today's service. Click here for the hymn, "All Glory, Laud, and Honour".

Sunday Service 14th March

2021-03-11T20:35:23+00:00March 14th, 2021|

What is the biggest obstacle to the church's work? Money, buildings, numbers? All those things were obstacles Jesus faced - but there was one that was even greater. Click here to listen to today's service. Click here for the hymn, "Guide Me O Thou Great Jehovah".

Sunday Service 7th March

2021-03-04T16:12:17+00:00March 7th, 2021|

While storms and demon-possession may be out of our normal life experience, this next part of Mark is all too well-known - the suffering of chronic illness and death. And yet even in these we can have confidence in Jesus Christ. Click here to listen to today's service. Click here for the hymn, "Christ Is