Sunday Sermon - 8 June
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Sunday Sermon - 8 June

“Pentecost isn’t a moment in history, it is a movement as relevant and powerful for today as it was back then. Pentecost is the day when the angels tell us to stop looking up into the sky and get to work!” Read Rev. John’s Pentecost sermon here.

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Sunday Sermon - 3 June
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Sunday Sermon - 3 June

This year, Ascension Sunday coincides with Jerusalem and the Holy Land Sunday. Rev. John examines the link between the two and the paradox of Christ ascending into heaven yet remaining present on earth. And yes, raccoons are mentioned. Read it here.

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Sunday Sermon - 18 May
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Sunday Sermon - 18 May

You may notice a new wall hanging in church this week. Brought back from the recent AWARE conference, our new banner displays the words, ‘Gather Us In’. Rev. John reflects on the power and promise of that message. Read his sermon here.

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Sunday Sermon - 4 May
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Sunday Sermon - 4 May

Ever wondered why you've never had a big, showy, St Paul-style conversion experience? Or had Christ appear to you as he did the disciples? Rev. John has, and he has some thoughts. Read his sermon here. 

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Sunday Sermon - 30 March
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Sunday Sermon - 30 March

Think you know the parable of the Prodigal Son? Think Again. Rev. John takes a fresh look at this classic story and explains what each of the three characters can teach us about being a better Christian. Read his sermon here.

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Sunday Sermon - 19 January
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Sunday Sermon - 19 January

How much do you know about the founding father of St John’s, Rev. Vincent Clementi? In this week’s sermon, Rev. John does a deep dive into Clementi’s past and the lessons it holds for us today. Read it here.

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Christmas Eve Sermon
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Christmas Eve Sermon

"Christmas is a magical, mystical season of light. I pray that your light of love shines beyond this night, into your many tomorrows. I pray that, in those moments when you may feel in darkness, someone brings a ray of loving light to you. I pray that when you see someone in their moment of darkness, you will be their light of love." Read Rev. John’s Christmas sermon here.

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Sunday Sermon - 8 December
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Sunday Sermon - 8 December

If you find Christmas difficult, you're not alone. In this powerful sermon, Rev. John examines how to spiritually prepare for the festive season by being vulnerable and opening our hearts to God…even when it hurts. Read it here.

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