Sunday 23 January
Church is now happening in a mixed format. Unfortunately, due to the escalating numbers of infections across Sydney, we will be reverting to online connections as much as possible. Please join us via Zoom.
9.30am – Morning Communion. We will celebrate Holy Communion at the 9.30am service this week, so please have elements (bread and wine, or as close as you can to these) at hand to be able to participate in this part of our service.
3:00pm – Afternoon Service.
Tuesday 25 January 7:30pm – Change The Heart.
Join us hear the call of Aunty Jean Phillips to watch and participate in Change The Heart 2022.
Sunday 30 January
Church is now happening in a mixed format. Unfortunately, due to the escalating numbers of infections across Sydney, we will be reverting to online connections as much as possible. Please join us via Zoom.
9.30am – Morning Communion. We will celebrate Holy Communion at the 9.30am service this week, so please have elements (bread and wine, or as close as you can to these) at hand to be able to participate in this part of our service.
3:00pm – Afternoon Service.
Generosity and abundance. Rev John Stanley reflects on John 2.1-11.
Belonging to family. Rev John Stanley reflects on Isaiah 43:1-7, Psalm 29, Luke 3:15-22.
Christmas beyond the Church. Rev John Stanley reflects on Isaiah 60:1-6, Matthew 2:1-12.
The great rescue mission. Barbara Booth reflects on Psalm 148, Colossians 3.12-17, and Luke 2.41-52.
Treasuring the Gift of Christmas. Rev John Stanley reflects on Luke 2.8-20 and Titus 3.4-8a.
Being the light in community. Rev John Stanley reflects on John 1:1-14. 1.14.
God cares for the forgotten and those pushed aside; the little ones. Rev John Stanley reflects on Micah 5.2-5a, Luke 1.47-55, and Luke 1.39-45.
Feeling God’s promises. Alison Stanley reflects on Zephaniah 3:14-20.
After Silence, Singing – Zechariah’s Carol. Byron Smith reflects on Luke 1:5-24, 1:57-64 and 1:68-79.
To Live Justice. Rev John Stanley reflects on Jeremiah 33.14-16, Psalm 25.1-10 and Luke 21.25-38.
What gives you hope? Jess Lyons overcomes adversity to reflect on Daniel 7:9-10, 13-14, Revelation 1:4b-8, the music of Olivier Messiaen, and the end of time; and also suggests Orfeo by Richard Powers. Jess has also provided the text of the sermon.
Not being distracted by things that distress us. Barbara Booth reflects on Mark 13:1-8.
Unbinding from death into the life prepared for us. Rev John Stanley reflects on Psalm 24 and John 11.32–45.
Loving Well, Loving God, Loving People. Alison Stanley reflects on Ruth 1.1-18, Hebrews 9.11-15, Mark 12.13-17, 28-34.
Are you a Good Person? Rev John Stanley reflectson Mark 10.17-31.
Listen to Podcasts from Paddington Anglican
From Paddington Anglican. Recent reflections are now on the web site and also on iTunes / Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or Google Podcasts by searching for Paddington Anglican.
PEACEtalks. a monthly event (held on a Thursday or Saturday evening) hosted by Paddington Anglican Church aimed at serving the community by promoting and cultivating deep conversations about life, the world and everything. ‘PEACE’ stands for ‘political, ethical, artistic & cultural engagement’. Also on iTunes / Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or Google Podcasts by searching for PEACEtalks.
On Android listen with free Podcast Addict, Podcast Republic, or Castbox apps, or for ad free try Pocket Casts ($3.99, on iPhone/iPad for $5.99 too) or Podcast Republic ($3.89 in-app purchase to remove ads). Just search for “PEACEtalks”, “The Good Dirt with Byron Smith” or “Paddington Anglican” – and all of these let you download a podcast when you have WiFi and then listen offline.