So many of the symbols and descriptions in revelation hold great power in our minds and imaginations. Why is it so important we understand that the imagery in Revelation is not literal, especially when they seem to depict violence and warfare and provoke a lot of anxiety? How then do we understand Revelation's vital message about a new kind of power that is at the heart of the throne and the Kingdom of Heaven? Join Tom as he explores this and asks - what does it mean to model that kind of power - especially for those who in our wordly dynamic seem powerless?

What do you think of when you think of Revelation? For so many people an honest answer to that question brings up fear or bewilderment, a sense that you have to be a theologian or scholar to get anything from this complex book. But what really is Revelation all about? How should we read it, and why does it have a vital message of hope and blessing to us? Join Kate as she kicks off our new series, All Things New - and do join us in this month of reading the ancient message of Revelation as we start with chapters 1-4.

This is the final session in our series starting a journey as a church exploring Justice. And we're joined by three people from our Church community, sharing their thoughts about Justice, considering questions like: What does this mean to us? Why is justice so important in our journey of following Jesus and what Justice issues is God bringing to mind and placing on our hearts?

Our guest speaker this Sunday, Philip Powell, is a theologian at Tearfund and former Co-director of the Justice Conference. He served at the Jubilee Centre, and as Head of Engagement and Chief Representative for an international NGO at the United Nations. Born in India, he lives in Cambridge with Renate and daughters Josephine and Dorothee. Join Phillip as he shares about Justice in the real world, and perseverance amidst challenges.

Tom continues our justice series by exploring how we can focus our work towards two areas: ‘environmental justice’ and ‘inclusion and accessibility’.

The Bible passage is Ephesians 2:12-16

In this opening talk of our new Justice series, Clark explores the biblical foundations of justice: why it matters, where it comes from, and how it connects to God’s character and mission in the world. And what does the gospel of Jesus have to do with justice? Join us as we begin this journey into the heart of God’s justice - learning to see, to lament, and to live as apprentices of Jesus who embody God’s abundant peace in the world.

What does it really mean to be a Christian? Too often, faith gets reduced to a “ticket to heaven” or a self-help sales pitch. In this talk we look back at how the church has wrestled with this question through history, and then turn to Jesus’ own invitation to take up his yoke. We explore what it means to apprentice ourselves to him today by learning to be with Jesus, become like him, and do what he did, and how we at St Matthias are Practising the Way together this term.

Catch up with the second part of our Vision Sundays - as Tom shares how contentment leads to Generosity.