Church on the Heath

For the second in our 'Called to …' series, Patrick picks up the theme of financial giving. Reading: 2 Corinthians 9:6–15 For the All Together Service this Sunday we were joined by the wonderfully joyful and talented Destiny Africa Children's Choir from Uganda. Check out the end of the livestream on our YouTube channel for a small taste of what they brought us: https://www.youtube.com/...

We begin a new series, 'Called to …', looking at a few aspects of life we are called to as a church. Patrick's talk this week is partly inspired by the Church of England's recent Prayers of Love and Faith initiative, allowing prayers of blessings for same-sex couples. Readings: Matthew 7:24–29, 1 Corinthians 1:20–25 The talk incorporated two videos from the Living in Love and Faith...

Andy Worthington speaks about the work of Open Doors, a charity that works in over 60 countries, supplying Bibles, training church leaders, providing practical support and emergency relief, and supporting Christians who suffer for their faith. Reading: Mark 10v29-31. Andy was joined by Ben Pearson, the worship director at Riverside Church, Birmingham. The song Andy references and which Ben perform...

This year's Harvest Festival at Church on the Heath coincides with the last talk in our Worship in a Warming World series. Katie Roberts finds parallels and inspiration in the story of Lazarus (John 11:1-44). The podcast starts with an interview with Iain Williams who works for the Natural Environment Research Council. He talks about aspects of his work that give him hope when it comes to tack...

In the third talk in our current series, Patrick Butler speaks about the impact of climate change on our global neighbours and how we might respond. Readings: Hosea 4:1-3 and 1 Peter 1:6-9 The Katharine Hayhoe video Patrick refers to can be found here: https://www.tearfund.org/campaigns/christianity-and-climate-change-film-series/film-2 Her book is titled "Saving Us: A Climate Scientist's...

In the second talk in our current series, Katie Roberts looks at the interconnectedness of all creation. It's hugely informative and wide-ranging. The example of 'trophic cascade' seen in Yellowstone National Park is one of many inspiring illustrations that give reason for lament, repentance and hope. Reading: Romans 8v18–28. 9.15am, October 1st, 2023

As we start a new series exploring our response to climate change, Patrick Butler looks at our role in creation. Reading: Genesis 1v26–31. 9.15am, September 24th, 2023

In the last 'Summer Church' of 2023, Emma Phillips looks at Hagar's 'courageous faith'. Genesis 16v1–16 10am, September 17th, 2023 (Episode cover art: Emma Phillips)

In a special service timed with the start of the new school year, Reuben looks at Isaiah 40v28-31 and Patrick learns the wisdom of the adage "never work with children or animals" ;) 10am, September 10th, 2023

Emma Phillips concludes our series exploring of the book of Philippians, covering chapter 4, verses 14–23. 10am, September 3rd, 2023

For the penultimate talk in the Philippians series, Patrick Butler draws inspiration from chapter 4, verses 10–13. 10am, August 27th, 2023

Dane Baker continues our walk through Philippians, drawing inspiration from chapter 4, verses 6–9. 10am, August 20th, 2023

Patrick Butler, back from his summer break, speaks on Philippians 3v1–16 10am, August 13th, 2023

Summer Church continues with David Alston picking up Philippians 2v14–30. 10am, August 6th, 2023

Emma Phillips picks up on Philippians 2v12–13, reflecting on 'reverent fear' for God and God's 'salvation and grace'. Apologies for the poor sound quality this week.

Heather Clements leads us into the second chapter of Philippians, verses 1–11. 9:15am, July 23rd, 2023

Jason Riordan takes us through to the end of Philippians 1; verses 27–30. 9:15am, July 16th, 2023

Dane Baker continues our journey though the book of Philippians, looking at 1v12-26. 9:15am, July 9th, 2023

Rev Patrick Butler picks up this new series going through the book of Philippians. 9:15am, July 2nd, 2023

Rev Helen Everard from Fleet URC kicks off a new series going through the book of Philippians. 10am, June 25th, 2023

Rev Patrick Butler continues our series on the Holy Spirit | 9.15am, June 18th, 2023

Rev Patrick Butler continues the series on the Holy Spirit | 9.15am, June 11th, 2023

Rev Patrick Butler continues this series on the Holy Spirit | 9.15am, June 4th, 2023

Rosie Butler and Emma Phillips start a new series on the Holy Spirit | 10am, 28th May 2023

By David Alston | 9.15am Service, 21st May 2023