St Mary's London Talks

This week, John continues his Life Course Talks discussing the subjects of science, religion, atheism and agnosticism relate to meaning in our life.

Andy kicks off a new series for us looking at what 'real church' is. This week she looks at Hebrews 10 and focuses on how the church should be a place of encouragement and how we can spur one another on.

John starts off our Life course with a talk about the purpose and meaning of life.

This week we baptised three babies at our Sunday morning service! Kirstine looks at why the families have chosen to get their babies baptised and whether there is more out there for the rest of us.

We had the pleasure of baptising Scottie, Kate and Luke at our service this Sunday evening and Matt spoke to us about the infinite significance of our lives in the eyes of Jesus.

Max speaks about "meology", the human tenancy to use spirituality for self-centred ends. He shows us that we can only get so far by ourselves and we need to shift our focus back to God of the universe who holds everything together and makes us whole

Lisa finishes our Big Day Out talks (or Big Weekend as Lisa like to put it) with a talk about our church's third value, Multiculturalism and Inclusion.

Matt concludes our Psummer Psalms series with Psalm 109. He explains how to interpret these Psalms that speak about rage and vengeance, and how they can still be helpful for us today.

Matt carries on with our Psummer Psalms series by exploring Psalm 131's three verses. This short Psalm of David includes themes of pride and humility, trust and contentment in God, and eventually calls the reader to place their hope in God.

Sirine talks on Psalm 27 and how it can helps us rely on God in difficult times.

This week John looks at who our identity in God is by looking at Psalm 51 and Ephesians 1.

This Sunday Kirstine, one of our clergy, spoke from the timeless wisdom of Psalm 23. She reflects on the comfort and strength that comes from God, reminding us how we can rely on him in all circumstances. Plus a few sheep facts!

John kicks off our new series on the Psalms looking at Psalm 65 and how we can rely on God and praise him through all circumstances.

Isla, a member of our PCC, speaks to us from Psalm 4. She looks at how we can learn from the struggles David had with other's judgement and his own disappointment through the journey of the song he has written, and how he resolves these feelings to rest in God's peace.

This week Kirstine is concluding our series on Galatians. She speaks from Galatians 6 and how Paul’s message can empower us to be image bearers of Jesus. 

This week Matt is continuing our series on Galatians. He is speaks from Galatians 5 and how Paul’s message can empower us to live in the freedom of Christ.

Bola continues our series on Outsiders by looking at what Jesus has to say about sinners.

Jermaine continues our series on Galatians looking at chapter 4.

This week Maggie looks at Galatians 3, the promises that God gives his people and their faith.

Matt continues our series on Outsiders this week by looking at women. He delves into the 'problem passages' the Bible can throw up and explores the context and translations to these passages and why 'what is, is not always what should be'.

John continues our series on Galatians.

We're starting a new series looking at those who have traditionally, and often still are, excluded from Christianity by the church. This week Peter, a member of our PCC, looks at the impact exclusion has on the lives of those who identify as part of the LGBTQ community and how Jesus' message is open to all.

This week we had three wonderful members of the congregation come and speak to us about a question Jesus had asked.

Aileen starts our new series about Pauls letter to the Galatians by looking at Galatians 1.