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Faith at the Movies Movies capture our hearts. They can transport us into imaginary worlds, paint a picture of better lives and take us on rollercoasters of emotion. We can enjoy movies as demonstrations of God’s gifts, creativity and storytelling.  Movies also have the power to shape our thoughts and our faith. If we’re on the lookout, we can find godly and biblical truths in popular movies. We can celebrate these things and talk about them with our friends and…

2024 “Us, in a growing relationship with Jesus.” This sentence is how we began 2024. Rather than resting on the past or holding on to what we have, we wanted to put everything on the line again for Jesus. Brothers and sisters, as I said, I know I have not arrived; but there’s one thing I am doing: I’m leaving my old life behind, putting everything on the line for this mission.Philippians 3:13 (The Voice) Relentlessly pursue Jesus: This year…

Mary an ordinary life devoted to God’s extraordinary story Mary stands out in the Christmas story. Her faith is inspiring to us. But what is even more impressive is how devoted she was to God’s purpose and plans. She was willing to humbly and quietly play her part in God’s mission to redeem the world. This Christmas we will focus on how God works through ordinary people like Mary, and like us, to accomplish his extraordinary story. This series begins…

In a world of increasing loneliness and isolation, Christianity offers a powerful alternative: a community of hospitality, where we welcome others as Christ has welcomed us. This series explores how we can embrace biblical hospitality and cultivate deep, Christ-centred community. Through Jesus’ example, we’ll discover how to open our hearts and our tables to others, forming bonds that go beyond common interests, uniting around the person and mission of Christ. Whether it’s inviting strangers to our tables or strengthening relationships…

Wielding the Bible: living in God’s redemptive story We live in a world where we have access to news, information and media any time we like. This can be a good thing, but it also means that we always have someone else telling us about the world and how we should live in it. This is a problem.  Paul’s letter to the Romans urges us, “Don’t copy the behaviour and customs of this world, but let God transform you into…

Abraham: faith and imperfection This series will help us see Abraham not just as a figure of great faith, but as a complex person who experienced highs and lows. We’ll find parts of our own story, and we’ll find confidence in God, through the journey of Abraham. September 1st – Abraham’s radical call to embrace God’s vision Abraham’s journey begins with a radical call to leave everything familiar and trust in God’s vision. This week, we will explore the courage…

Transformative Prayer Talking to God is a simple practice that can feel difficult and complicated. Many people see prayer as a “Break in Case of Emergency” box – they only pray in those moments when nothing else is working. Others see it as a shopping list for life, only talking with God when they need something. For others it is a therapeutic habit, processing their life with an external Presence. These are just a few of the many ways people…