In week 3  we explore two distinct perspectives on the relationship between Christ and culture.

First, we discuss the concept of "Christ the Transformer of Culture." This viewpoint suggests that Christians are called to actively reshape society by aligning cultural norms with Gospel values. Advocates believe that Christ’s influence can bring about positive change across various domains like politics and the arts. However, critics warn that this approach might lead to an overemphasis on human effort, unrealistic expectations, potential Christian nationalism, and a neglect of personal spirituality.

In contrast, the "Christ and Culture in Paradox" perspective acknowledges the inherent tension between living out Christian values and interacting with secular culture. It proposes a balanced approach where spiritual and worldly realms coexist under God's sovereignty but function differently.

Additionally, we explore the "Two Realms" or "Two Hands" framework, which outlines that God governs the secular realm (focused on justice and preservation) and the spiritual realm (focused on justification and redemption) in distinct ways. Both realms, however, are ultimately unified in the eschatological vision of Christ’s second coming.

Join us as we delve into these frameworks, examining their implications for Christian engagement with society and the broader cultural landscape.

In week 2, we explored the concept of Christ Against Culture, which frames the world as corrupt and encourages Christians to reject it in favor of a distinct, Christ-centered way of living. We discussed both the strengths and weaknesses of this perspective, including its clear moral boundaries and strong community identity but also its tendency toward isolation and missed opportunities for witness. We then contrasted it with Christ of Culture, which aligns with cultural progress and affirms human institutions, but cautioning against compromising core Christian beliefs in the pursuit of relevance. We ended with Christ Over Culture which looks to confuse the role of the right and left realms in which we live as followers of Jesus.

In Week 1 of our "Christ and Culture" series, we dive into the complex relationship between the church and culture through real-world scenarios and group discussions. We explore how Christians can navigate cultural shifts—whether through separation or engagement—using Richard Neibuhr’s five paradigms as a framework. With scenarios ranging from transgender issues in sports to mandatory diversity events, we challenge participants to reflect on how their faith interacts with societal norms. This week sets the stage for deeper conversations on the church's role in shaping, opposing, or transforming culture.

Join St. Peter's Principal, Mr. Paul Meredith as he walks through the new school theme as well as update on the upcoming school year. Then join the three Pastors, Pastor Adam, Pastor John and Pastor Tim as they tackle some tough questions! 

Join Pastor John Cordrey as he walks through the story of the brothers Jacob and Esau reuniting after 20 years of separation.  

Text: Genesis 37, Genesis 39-44

Join Pastor Adam as he concludes this 9 week study on the book of Genesis.

Join Pastor John Cordrey as he walks through the story of God testing Abraham. 

Text: Genesis 22 

Join George Denholm as he digs into Genesis chapters 18-21.

Text: Genesis 18-21

Join Pastor Adam as he walks through a comprehensive review on what we have previously walked through in the book of Genesis looking through the lens of a family and then walk verse by verse through the story of the Tower of Babel.  

Text: Genesis 11

Join Pastor Tim as he walks through the story of Noah.

Text: Genesis 6-9