St Mary's London Talks

This week John looks at a crucial part of our foundations as Christians and as a church: prayer.

This week Andy speaks to us about the importance of connection, not just for our faith but for our overall wellbeing too!

One of our values at St Mary's is being a truly intercultural church. This week, as we look at rebuilding our church, Kristin talks about the importance of striving for diversity, of lifting each other up and making sure that when one part of the body is hurting, we are there to support and make a change.

John looks at one of our core values: ministry in the power of the Holy Spirit. Why it is so important, and whether we can expect the same power that they experienced in the Bible.

As part of our 'Under Construction' series, Isla shares a powerful testimony of her journey with the Holy Spirit and equips us with a simple, practical framework for making hearing and responding to the Holy Spirit a normal way of life.

John talks about returning home through the story of the Prodigal Son.

What if evangelism was more about listening than persuading? Matt reflects on Paul in Athens and invites us into a kinder, wiser way of sharing the good news of Jesus.

Tired of making the same old New Year's resolutions? Perhaps we should take a different route into 2026...

It's our Carol Service! Matt speaks to us about how we can truly experience joy.

Kirstine jumps into our latest series 'Good News of Great Joy' and delves into what it really means to be know by God in amongst hardship and grief.

With all the division in this world, where and how do we stand? Aileen brings God's word into the midst of our divided nation. In this tide of 'othering' - WHERE and HOW do we stand in this divided world?

In a great time of fear: Fear of hatred, fear of getting cancelled, fear of speaking out - how do we navigate this complex time? And how should we respond?

Continuing on with our series, WHOLEHEARTED, John shares AI's top tips for becoming an excellent giver...

As part of our ongoing Wholehearted series, John takes us deeper into the theme of “giving,” examining its biblical foundation and its practical expression within our church family. He invites us to consider how generosity forms our shared life together.

Kirstine looks back on the Life Course weekend away, exploring how people encountered God through the Holy Spirit and discovered healing, reassurance, and a deeper sense of God’s love. It also unpacks how we can be confident in our relationship with God—through His promises, Jesus’ work on the cross, and the Spirit’s ongoing presence—while inviting us to consider our own next steps in faith and co...

John explores how God takes the initiative to reconcile humanity to Himself, removing the barriers we build through our mistakes and brokenness.

John shares how the Holy Spirit works through ordinary people to bring hope, healing, and restoration in ways we could never achieve on our own. Through powerful stories and gentle invitation, it encourages us to open our hearts to God’s Spirit and discover a deeper experience of His love and purpose.

John explores God’s ongoing invitation to lay down our defences and step into a relationship of peace, healing, and reconciliation with Him. Through honest reflection and stories of the Holy Spirit at work, it encourages us to stay open to God’s loving presence and the transformation He brings.

Kristin speaks to us about peace and justice on Remembrance Sunday and explores the response to injustice that Jesus models.

This week Kirstine explores how Christians can experience God personally through prayer and reading the Bible, seeing both as ways to build a real, ongoing relationship with Him rather than following rituals or rules. God listens to our honest and consistent prayers, and he cares deeply and desires a genuine connection with each of us.

Sam Harvey has travelled all the way from New Zealand to discuss the pains of getting older. Kidding... well sort of. Here, Sam looks at both the past and future - where God has been and where God is taking him. Be encouraged with powerful testimony and holy wisdom.

Today we are joined by Sam Harvey from Bay Vineyard Church, New Zealand. Sam takes us through 1 Thessalonians as he explores what it means to follow God's will.

The Jesus Problem Part 3 | This week Week Kirstine explores how Jesus’ death on the cross addresses the human tendency to mess things up and offers forgiveness, freedom, and true rest. It’s an invitation to let go of guilt and discover a restored relationship with God through the love of Jesus.

John continues our series, "5 Truths That Will Transform Your Life," by re-examining Paul’s letter to the Ephesians through the lens of today’s society.

Jermaine carries on with our series on 1 Chronicles, offering a deeper look into the holiness of God and the ways in which we can fully worship Him.