News (Page 3)

For the last two years people have been locked-down and disrupted. But even before that, so many were over-loaded. Some of us had become disillusioned. Others were questioning their faith. And yet the cry within all of us is to re-connect with God – to know the power of his Spirit and the encouragement of his voice. Our word ‘enthusiasm’ comes from a Greek word that meant being inspired by a god. This series will kickstart the next season of…

When life gets tough Wisdom from the book of James Why is life so hard at the moment? Why can’t it be easier? In the New Testament book of James we find incredible wisdom about tackling difficult times in our lives. In this series we’ll look at James’ guide to life in areas like suffering, temptation, comparison, arguments and conflict. Each week you’ll find an honest look at life’s most painful moments along with some practical ways that our faith…

Having faith in Jesus naturally leads to a concern for others. Not just others in the church, but all people. The Apostle Paul wrote that we should have the same attitude that Jesus had – not just looking out for our own interests but taking an interest in others, too. This series will spark a desire within you to follow Jesus by putting your faith into action for the benefit of other people. We’ll share encouragement and practical suggestions in…

Messiah Jesus, the Old Testament and the Early Church When Jesus came he wasn’t what most people were expecting. Even today Jesus isn’t the kind of Messiah that we might expect. He didn’t fight or win or become powerful, but instead died as a criminal. The apostles and teachers in the early church looked back at the Old Testament and were able to better understand Jesus as God’s promised Messiah. In this series we’ll explore Jesus through the lens of…

Breath of God The Holy Spirit through history The original words used in the Bible for the Holy Spirit are Ruach (Old Testament) and Pneuma (New Testament). These words are also used to describe breath and wind. By exploring the breath, wind and Spirit of God throughout the Bible we’ll understand better how he wants to work in our lives today. 9.30am + 5.30pm on Sunday July 3rd, 10th and 17th.

The Lack Nothing Life: Psalm 23 We often feel like we don’t have enough. “I don’t have enough time.” “I don’t have enough money.” “I don’t have enough friendship.” Despite the fact that we live in a culture with more than anyone has ever had, we feel like we’re missing out. One of the most famous poems in history, Psalm 23, presents us with a different way to live. Imagine going through life thinking, “I actually do have enough. I…

NT90: the New Testament in 90 days From January 16 we’re going to read the New Testament together…in 90 days. This might sound impossible, but all it takes is about 3 chapters a day. Depending on your reading speed this will only take you around 10-20 minutes each day. For those of you who don’t like reading, you can listen to the chapters each day on the Bible app. On day 66 of the NT90 plan (in mid-March) we’ll read…

The Old Testament book of Psalms is full of joyful laughter, heavy-hearted weeping and awe-inspiring praise. No matter where you find yourself, the psalms apply to you. In many ways they give words to your experience and speak on your behalf. Ultimately, every psalm engages your heart and mind to find your trust in God alone. Join us over these three weeks as three different people share their favourite psalm. Sunday 26th December – 9.30am service only – Kate Cathcart…

Crazy Stupid Love Our lives are full of relationships – best friends, spouses, exes, neighbours, co-workers – and those relationships can be complicated. Relationships are messy, and love can be hard. So how do we have good ones? And get over bad ones? During this series, we’ll talk about how to develop strong and thriving relationships in every area of your life. Crazy Stupid Love comes with a discussion guide for small groups to use each week. This series was…