At Christmas, joy seems to be abounding but what if I don't experience that? What even is joy? Is it a feeling? Hannah explores the Fruit of the Spirit, looking at how we can grow joy in our lives by proximity to the Father.

So often, we look for peace in our circumstances, failing to see that it's something we can actively forge with God's Holy Spirit. In this talk, Paul asks us to consider if peace is a passive feeling or a courageous action we must undertake. In this talk we take a look at what Jesus says in the Sermon on the Mount to challenge our default instincts. We explore why the most authentic peace demands the difficult partnership of both truth and reconciliation, and how Jesus's instructions on handling conflict show us how to make space for the other person. Discover how your own peace, grounded in your identity as a child of God, is the foundation for creating peace in the world.

Mary receives hope not through comforting circumstances but through a disruptive encounter. Her world is ordinary, pressured, and overshadowed by fear, yet God speaks into her trouble with truth: “The Lord is with you… Do not be afraid… You have found favour.” Hope doesn’t remove difficulty; it calls us to rise within it.

Guest speaker, Lily Brightwell, explores Jesus’ call to “Follow me, and I will make you,” highlighting how discipleship is both an invitation and a journey of transformation. Through the story of Jesus calming the storm, she reminds us that our “I will make you” moments often happen in seasons of challenge, where God shapes us more deeply. Lilly encourages us to surrender, trust Jesus’ presence in the boat, and step boldly into the purpose He has for us.

Conflict is unavoidable—but how we respond reveals our hearts. Jesus calls us not to be peacekeepers who avoid discomfort, but peacemakers who bring His presence into tension and division. When Peter reached for the sword, Jesus reached for healing—showing that real strength is found in restraint, mercy, and love.

What happens when we stop rushing through Scripture and let it steep, like a teabag left long enough to do its work? This week’s message explores how study can shape our minds, calm our hurry, and bring our hearts back to the slow work of love.

Of all the spiritual disciplines is fasting something we neglect, is it something we understand? In this talk, Sam continues our series on Spiritual Disciplines and explores why we are called to fast. It isn't that God has a problem with food and it isn't about punishment. It is not about what we lose, it’s about what we gain. It’s not about emptying our stomachs, it’s about filling our souls.

Prayer is like a telephone - or is it? Just as a master pianist learns to become the music, so too can we grow in the spiritual discipline of prayer as an ongoing conversation at whatever point in our walk with the Lord.

What comes to mind when you hear the word meditation? Maybe it’s someone peaceful on a mountaintop — quiet, still, and far away from the noise. But what if the kind of meditation the Bible talks about isn’t just for the calm moments, but for the chaotic ones too? In this talk, Paul explores not just what biblical meditation isn’t, but what it really is — an accessible, everyday spiritual survival skill for life with God right in the middle of the noise.

Spiritual disciplines aren’t about rule-keeping or earning points with God—they’re about walking in rhythm with Jesus. Like a three-legged race, we learn to match His pace instead of rushing ahead or falling behind. Through simple, consistent practices—prayer, Scripture, rest, worship—we till the soil of our hearts so God’s Spirit can form us from the inside out. Start small. Stay steady. Let Jesus shape your inner life.

This week, we celebrate the dedications of two wonderful children! Join us as Libby and Lily encourage us to consider what it means to be the family of the church and the different roles we all have in supporting one another and being an intergenerational church together.

Baptism is a decision; an outward sign of an inward decision. What is the Lord calling us to decide in our own lives today whilst remembering that he made a decision on us first, adopting us as children.

This Sunday our youth shared their powerful experiences from DTI (Dreaming the Impossible). They spoke with honesty and excitement about how God met them in worship, in teaching, and through prayer. Many shared stories of fresh encounters with the Holy Spirit, a deepening of their faith, and a renewed sense of God’s love and purpose for their lives. It was inspiring to hear how God is moving in the next generation, growing their confidence, friendships, and passion for Jesus.

This Sunday, Pete, one of our small group leaders and a member of the preaching team, brings the final message in our Hidden Lives series. Naomi returned home empty, carrying nothing but loss. Yet that “failure” became the doorway to blessing, legacy, and even Jesus Himself. What if your lowest moment isn’t the last word?

We may consider our impact small and insignficant, but just like Tabitha we have an imprint on our community through faith which can change the lives of others.

In this talk, Julian Arnold explores the challenge of living with conviction when faced with pressure, compromise, or fear. From a personal story inside the Pentagon to the biblical account of the Hebrew midwives in Exodus, Julian shows how small acts of courage can shape history — and how the choices we make today define who we become tomorrow. He reminds us that true courage isn’t the absence of fear, but the presence of reverence: choosing integrity and faith over compliance and compromise. Drawing parallels between ancient stories, modern challenges, and everyday decisions, Julian invites us to ask: Who do I want to be before the moment arrives? This is an inspiring call to live with faith, integrity, and courage, even when the world tells us otherwise.

The words we speak and the actions we take, however small, can be direction-setting for our lives. It was for the sons of Noah. Today we explore how a moment that tests our character can lead us into honour or shame.

Have you ever found yourself striving to "do more for God," hoping He’ll be pleased? Yet, instead of feeling close to Jesus, we feel exhausted, spiritually dry, and often disconnected from joy. What would it look like to learn the unforced rhythms of grace offered to us by Jesus?