Peter Shaw

A New Sermon Series Exploring the Psalms at Emmanuel Church We all live inside a story. The real question is: do we remember which one? It is so easy for the busyness of life to crowd out what is most true. We drift, we get distracted, and we forget who we are and whose we are. That is why I am so deeply expectant as we step into our new sermon series, "Remember: The Story We Live In." The Psalms are far more than ancient poetry or individual prayers. They are the worship book of God’s...

We are excited to share an update on a significant new missional journey that our Parochial Church Council (PCC) has agreed to embark upon: an intentional 12-month commitment to the community of Laira and St Mary's Church. Why Laira? Many of you will already be familiar with this journey. Over a number of years, we have led and organised services at St Mary’s. Over the past year we have hosted prayer meetings at St Mary's, spoken about this possibility in sermons, and seen many members of...

What difference can one ordinary life make? Jesus once told his followers, "You are the light of the world... let your light shine before others" (Matthew 5:14-16). It is a simple but profound invitation to bring hope, kindness and truth into the places we live every day. This Summer, we're exploring what that looks like in a new six week sermon series called City Lights. Whether you're a long time Christian, exploring faith for the first time, or simply curious about the Bible, this series...