St Mary's London Talks

In week 2 of our series on the Holy Spirit, John looks at the model we use when we pray for people.

Matt rounds off our mini series on the breath of God, looking at John 20 where Jesus 'breathed on his disciples' giving the holy spirit to them and to us. The holy spirit is describe in the New and Old Testament as being the bringer of life but there are also some key differences too, Matt looks at these and where we might need the bringer of life in our lives today.

John, our vicar, begins the new series on the work of Holy Spirit. He explains what happens when we pray, what does the Bible says about Holy Spirit, and the gift of Holy Spirit.

Lisa, our Youth Pastor, speaks to us about Ezekiel's vision of the dry bones and how we can be more than dry bones today.

We are loved beyond measure, as the adopted children of God. Everyone is included, but sometimes we count ourselves out. How can we know this love? What are our barriers to receiving it? How can we be 'all in' and step into the power of the Spirit, our lives rooted in the love of God?

At our morning baptism service, John speaks about what baptism is and why we are told to 'go and be baptised' in the Bible.

What does Jesus tell us about hospitality and what does that look like when we're new to a place or don't have somewhere to host? Matt Coombs, our associate leader, looks at the importance of hospitality in Jesus' ministry and how we can practice it wherever we are.

Andy, our ordinand, reflects on Luke 24:13-35 and talks about the journey of faith to the Bible.

The week after Easter, we hear from three members of the evening congregation, Skye, Bella, and Chris, as to what the resurrection of Jesus means to them

The week after Easter, we hear from three members of the morning congregation, Rachel, Uzo, and Sian, as to what the resurrection of Jesus means to them.

John, our vicar, talks about what it means to believe in the resurrection of Jesus on our Easter Sunday service.

If you've been to a church for long time, you are probably familiar with Passion of Jesus. Matt looks closely at the Passion story and reflects on the true meaning as we go into Holy Week.

Kirstine talks to us about Jesus' entry into Jerusalem at the start of Holy Week.

Aileen speaks to us about 'tossing the toxic' from our lives and how we can follow Jesus instruction in Luke 17 to truly forgive others in the light of our own forgiveness from God.

Happy Mothers' Day! Sasha, a member of St Mary's, takes us through 1 Corinthians 13:4-13 explaining God's perfect love for us.

The self-centred inclination, the religion of our time (and what has indeed always been the counterfeit faith) is that "I" know best. "I" know right from wrong, "I" can rescue and restore myself, "I" know what I need. It assumes that we experience fullness of life by protecting our own self interests through our own efforts. By way of contrast, the counterintuitive reality experienced by Christian...

Jenny, our Head of Children and Families, gives the talk on giving generously in our second Gift Day service.

What does Jesus say about giving? John, our vicar, gives the talk on what it means to be a generous person in our Gift Day service.

What do we do when we look upon our world and it looks anything but peaceful? What does it mean to be rooted in Jesus in times of uncertainty? Kirstine reflects on the story of Jesus calming the storm from the Matthew's Gospel, and talks about her own experience and the power of prayer and Holy Spirit.

Do you ever struggle to find the words to pray in overwhelmingly challenging times? In this talk, Matt explains how the Psalms can guide our prayer and help us express our fears and concerns to God. We end the service with specific prayer for Ukraine.

Trigger warning: this talk includes discussion on the topic of suicidal feelings. Does God still love us even if we mess up badly? Levi, chaplain at a NHS trust and member of St Mary's, gives an honest and inspiring talk on God's unconditional love and forgiveness.

Do you want to be noticed? We often try to establish the sense of significance in many ways such as looks, talent, career, and wealth in modern society. John gives an inspiring talk on what it means to believe in Jesus Christ in the evening baptism service on Sunday, 20th February 2022.

Kirstine, our ordinand, reflects on the story of Jesus calling Philip and Nathanael, and invites us to think about what it means to support each other and be a part of the inclusive Christian community in our morning baptism service.

Bola, a chaplain at HMP Brixton and member of St Mary's, ends our Encounter with Jesus series. Bola reflects on the parable, Jesus Talks With a Samaritan Woman (John 4:1-26), and invites us to see the Samaritan woman in a different light.