The Annual Vestry Meeting is the AGM of our Church. But it is not just a business meeting. It is about the Vision, the Mission and the Way we are in Grace Church. It is about practicing the presence of Jesus in our lives at all times, and especially when we are together. … [Read more...]
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Grace and God’s Mission
I went to a training conference, three very intensive days. How do you make vibrant churches start up? In an age now passed you only needed to build a church building and it would fill up. But that is, as I said, passed. Now a church is a community of people following Jesus. It is a group of disciples. The building is not what matters now. It is the Spirit of Jesus in our lives which makes "Church" now. … [Read more...]
Discerning the Way of Christ
Stories told from the Bible are not just about old events long ago. They carry patterns for us to use to live in the Way of Jesus. This week we picked an architect for the new building. We followed, hardly knowing it, the path which is close to Christ's. … [Read more...]
Let it all go..and with open palms, hold God’s hands
This is a story about a dying woman who learned to let all the old stuff go and find peace and life. Read the sermon below and see what it could be saying to you. … [Read more...]
Being open to the choices God has open for you
Being a follower of Jesus means being ready to change course suddenly. This sermon follows Nathaniel who did just that and was the first person to recognise Jesus as the person he had been waiting for. What or who are you waiting for? Could you change course? … [Read more...]
Baptism Of Jesus and the Church
Baptism is about rising out of the water, a bit disoriented, dripping and amazed to be in the sun. It is to hear God say to you, "Hello! I love you beyond words. I am delighted in you. Now, you are my child. You will bear me in your heart every day..." … [Read more...]
On Christmas Eve
On Christmas Eve, when you come to church, life can be less perfect than you might wish. But it was an imperfect place to have a baby, and maybe there is something here for us about how God comes into our lives in our mess and muddle. … [Read more...]
A Vision for our Church
As our Christian new year and season of expectant waiting unfolds, this sermon is my looking at the vision of what our church needs to become as we prepare for our arriving, ready to go, in Kennedy Road. … [Read more...]
A Sermon on Baptism and Advent
Today we bring two little girls in to the New Life of Christ. Baptism is like a new birthing. The first birthing is into the life that everyone shares. The second is into the life of those who live inside the Kingdom of Heaven. … [Read more...]
Why do we remember
Why do we remember? And what do we remember for? … [Read more...]