Melksham Church

As we continue our journey through Romans, we’re given a revolutionary approach to transform our suffering.  Romans 5:1-8 18th June, 2023 St Michael’s, Melksham Charlie Thomson 

This summer we’re beginning a new series working through Paul’s explosive letter to the Romans. In chapter 4, Paul explains how Abraham is a picture of justification by faith.  Romans 4 11th June 2023 Charlie Thomson  St Michael’s, Melksham

Our Annual Meeting this Pentecost is a chance to ask how we’re doing as a church. As we look back and look forward, is the church still something to be excited about? Charlie Thomson 1 Corinthians 15:58 St Michael’s, Melksham 28th May 2023

John tells us that he hand picked 7 ‘signs’ that Jesus performed to include in his gospel, to paint a portrait of who Jesus is. This week we’re continuing with the 4th sign, Jesus walking across the sea.  John 6 Charlie Thomson St Michael’s, Melksham 19th March 2023

John tells us that he hand picked 7 ‘signs’ that Jesus performed to include in his gospel, to paint a portrait of who Jesus is. This week we’re continuing with the 4th sign, Jesus feeding the 5000.  John 6 Charlie Thomson St Michael’s, Melksham 12th March 2023

John tells us that he hand picked 7 ‘signs’ that Jesus performed to include in his gospel, to paint a portrait of who Jesus is. This week we’re continuing with the 3rd sign, Jesus healing at the Pool of Bethesda.  John 5 Charlie Thomson St Michael’s, Melksham 5th March 2023

John tells us that he hand picked 7 ‘signs’ that Jesus performed to include in his gospel, to paint a portrait of who Jesus is. This week we’re kicking off with the first sign, Jesus turning the water into wine.  John 2:1-11 Charlie Thomson St Michael’s, Melksham 19th February 2023

As we begin a new year, we’re spending 5 weeks focusing on our top priorities as a church family.  Mark 10:13-16 Charlie Thomson St Michael’s, Melksham 5th February 2023

As we begin a new year, we’re spending 5 weeks focusing on our top priorities as a church family.  John 13:34-35 Charlie Thomson St Barnabas, Beanacre 29th January 2023

As we begin a new year, we’re spending 5 weeks focusing on our top priorities as a church family.  Colossians 1:28-2:5 Charlie Thomson St Michael's, Melksham 15th January 2023

As we begin a new year, we’re spending 5 weeks focusing on our top priorities as a church family, starting with the great commission to share the good news with others.  Romans 10:8-15 Charlie Thomson St Michael's, Melksham 8th January 2023

Which box did you tick on the census, when asked about your religious faith? Although there are any number of boxes we categorise ourselves into, from Jesus perspective there are only two ways to live.   Luke 23:32-43 Charlie Thomson St Michael's, Melksham 20th November 2022

Remembrance Sunday.   Luke 1:5-19 Charlie Thomson St Michael's, Melksham 13th  November 2022

Do you believe in the resurrection from the dead? Scepticism is nothing new - in this fascinating exchange, Jesus is quizzed by sceptics who think the idea is ridiculous.   Luke 20:27-40 Charlie Thomson St Michael's, Melksham 6th November 2022

What should the church be doing? In these verses, Jesus explains and demonstrates the reason for his coming. Luke 19:1-10 Charlie Thomson St Michael's, Melksham 30th October 2022

If God’s love is so powerful, could he even forgive really bad people? What about Hitler?! In this short parable, Jesus shows how free forgiveness is available to absolutely everyone. Luke 18:9-14 Charlie Thomson St Michael's, Melksham 16thOctober 2022

Being thankful is associated with a raft of mental and physical health benefits. How can we cultivate an attitude of gratitude? Luke 17:11-19 Charlie Thomson St Michael's, Melksham 9th October 2022

Many commentators have pointed out the significance of the Queen’s faith. But what exactly is faith, and why is it so powerful? Luke 17:3-10 Charlie Thomson St Michael's, Melksham 2nd October 2022

We’re reading the most famous short story ever told, during our period of mourning for the most famous woman who ever lived. But it’s difficult to imagine a life that looks less like the Prodigal Son’s than Queen Elizabeth’s! So why was this parable one of the Queen’s favourites, and what does it say to us today? Luke 15:11-32 Charlie Thomson St Michael's, Melksham 18th September 2022

In some of the most challenging words in the New Testament, Jesus exhorts us to weigh up what following him might cost, before we commit to discipleship.   Luke 14:25-34 Charlie Thomson St Michael's, Melksham 4th September 2022