On Father’s Day, as we celebrate and dedicate baby Levi, we explore a powerful truth about the character of God: He is both Judge and Shepherd.

At first glance, these images seem like opposites - one speaks of authority, justice, and leadership, while the other speaks of care, guidance, and protection. Yet in God they are not opposites, nor a tug-of-war, but instead exist in perfect harmony.

We reflect on the truth that sheep are safe because they have a shepherd who is BOTH gentle and strong.

Whether we are parents, leaders, or followers of Jesus, we are called to embody that same kind of balance - to be gentle and strong, and to create spaces marked by both healthy boundaries and loving care.

As we come to the communion table again, we continue our series on the final words of Jesus from the cross.

Looking at the thief on the cross, we hear Jesus say "today you will be with me in paradise" and we discover a powerful picture of God’s grace and the simplicity of salvation. With no opportunity to earn forgiveness, perform good works, or put his life right, the thief simply recognised his own need, acknowledged who Jesus was, and asked for mercy.

This message reminds us that salvation is a gift received through faith, not something we achieve through our efforts.

Jesus is both King and Servant - a truth that challenges how we live, lead, and serve. In this message, we explore the powerful contrast at the heart of Christ’s character: the King of Kings who chose to humble Himself, take the form of a servant, and even wash His disciples’ feet.

Looking at Philippians 2, John 13, and other key passages, we consider what it means to follow the example of the Servant King in our own spheres of influence.

How can we lead with both courage and humility, authority and compassion, strength and service? Join us as we reflect on “the crown and the towel” and discover what it means to become more like Jesus.

In this thought-provoking instalment of our Opposites series, we explore one of the most divisive topics in modern society: politics.

Is God right-wing or left-wing? Would Jesus fit neatly into any political party, or does the Kingdom of God operate on an entirely different level?

As political divisions deepen and competing voices grow louder, we consider what it means to follow Jesus above every ideology. The central challenge of this message is simple but uncomfortable: God's Word is a two-edged sword. It doesn't just expose the flaws in their side; it cuts both ways. It challenges the left and the right. It confronts their assumptions and ours. It rebukes, corrects, and trains all of us.

Rather than asking God to endorse our views, perhaps the better question is: are we willing to let God critique them? A timely message.

In our next message in our “Opposites” series, we explore the tension between God being unchanging yet deeply responsive. Scripture reveals a God who is steadfast, faithful, and utterly consistent - the same yesterday, today, and forever. Unlike shifting shadows or unreliable people, God’s character, promises, and love never change. Yet throughout the Bible we also see a God who listens, responds, grieves, rejoices, and moves through relationship and prayer. From Moses interceding for Israel to Abraham pleading for Sodom, we discover a God who is immovably faithful yet relationally engaged. Together, these truths remind us that our God is both completely trustworthy and wonderfully personal - steadfast in character, responsive in heart.

In the first of our "opposites" series, we explore two opposite pictures of God found throughout the Bible - the roaring Lion of Judah and the sacrificial Lamb. We delve into scripture and see a God who is described as a lion - who roars in judgement, who confronts sin, who defends his people and who roars to call his people back to Him. But we also see a God who is like a lamb - who stood silently in our place, carried our sin, saved his people and draws us near. Together, these images reveal a God who is strong enough to judge yet loving enough to save — gloriously, wonderfully both.

In this first message from our “Last Words” communion series, we reflect on Jesus’ words from the cross: “Father, forgive them, for they do not know what they are doing” (📖 Gospel of Luke 23:34).

Spoken in the midst of pain, not after it, these words challenge us to think differently about forgiveness. As we come to the communion table, we explore what it means to forgive others - not because they deserve it, but because we have been forgiven through Christ. This message gently unpacks what forgiveness is (and isn’t), how we can release hurt to God, and how the power of the cross enables us to let go, even when it’s hard.

This week we moved from the wilderness up to the mountain. Building on last Sunday’s message, we explored those powerful mountaintop moments in Scripture and saw how mountains are places of encounter, surrender, and worship.

We unpacked Psalm 24 and wrestled with the question, “Who can ascend the hill of the Lord?” (yes Sue got dressed in full climbing gear!) and came to the honest conclusion that none of us actually can on our own… but through Jesus, a way has been made.

Finally, we were encouraged by Jesus’ conversation with the Samaritan woman, and that God’s presence is no longer limited to a place - we can meet with Him anytime, anywhere, as we learn to worship in Spirit and in truth.