For AAW Sunday, Wendy Showan uses the film "The Kings Speech" to explore the nature of our voice

John explores Candlemas and the next part of the Sermon of the Mount using work done by NT Wright looking at righteousness as being image bearers.

Bonnie Hebenton uses the wonder of seeds to epxlore the story of the call of the first disciples, and invites us, like them, to think of ourselves as seeds created to spread the kingdom of God

A reflection on Christmas used at our midnight service.

John surveys the Christmas story in Matthew and Luke, looks at why they are so different, and explores the use of Isaiah 7 - “God with us” by Matthew– what did it mean and what does it mean for us.This week our theme is love. During this week I invite you to take time at the end of each day to give thanks for ways God with us has both brought love into your day; and through you brought love into the lives of others. I also invite you to reflect on what has led you away from love.

John talks about how Isaiah is important, and we need to hear him on his terms so that we can hear what Jesus was on about. We need to stop layering Christianity all over him and silencing his voice.During this week you are invited to take time at the end of each day to give thanks for ways God has both brought joy into your day; and through you brought joy into the lives of others.; and to reflect on what has led you away from joy.

John explores the relationship between John and Jesus, and talks about taking the axe to the roots of our identity – what shapes our lives and give our lives meaning. He suggests that this is about us needing to be rid of those elements that lead us away from God’s generosity, peace and goodness.John finishes by inviting those listening to take time at the end of each day to give thanks for ways God brought peace and hope into your day, and to reflect on the roots that might help you to live peace.

The first Sunday in Advent is about Hope. This Sunday we bless our Nativity sets as symbols of hope. We will hear the story of St. Francis and the first nativity crib at Greccio, and then wonder about hope.

John explores what Luke suggests are the marks of Jesus Kingshipwhat does this tell us about the nature of Godwhat does this mean for how we exercise leadership, and what we look for in leadersoffers Saints like Hilda of Whitby as an example of leadership

How should we respond to events here and in the world that cause us anger, fear, despair? Jesus in Luke says not by focussing on these things, good or bad, but on the activity of God in which we are involved. That is how we respond to a Trump PresidencyOn Remembrance Sunday – what does all this have to offer?