The final in our series contemplating the cross, guided by Rowan Williams' book 'God With Us'. This week, on Palm Sunday, we join with the crowds who cheered Jesus into Jerusalem as we celebrate his Kingship, his victory over the dominant dark powers of this world. But we also need to recognise that the cross exerts its power in a very different way to the systems of our world. What does this mean for us, in moments we might feel weak, failing, falling far short of the people we might hope to be? What when the world feels hopeless or out of control? What is the call of the cross to us?

We continue our series inspired by Rowan Williams' book "God With Us" thinking about the cross. This week we ask: why? What is it that the cross did that was so world changing? How do we understand the deep significance of this moment and what does it have to do with an ancient system of animal sacrifice that feels so mysterious to us now? Join Kate as she explains why Jesus death was the ultimate sacrifice, liberating us from fear, guilt and the worry of a world so full of darkness and chaos. And as we head into Holy week, what does this mean for us, the reason and focus for our life and passion, as we reflect on Christ's Passion?

In this talk, the first of three inspired by Rowan William's book "God With us," we explore the sign of the cross—not just as a symbol of faith, but as a powerful revelation of human nature and divine love. Why did Jesus die such a violent and public death? What does it say about us that when God came near, we rejected him? And what does it say about God that, knowing all of this, Christ still came?Drawing on insights from René Girard, Francis Spufford, and the Apostle Paul, Clark Buys unpacks how the cross reveals our brokenness, our capacity to scapegoat and blame, and our deep need for grace. But the cross also reveals something greater: the upside-down love of God, how Christ empties himself not to condemn but to save, not to dominate but to serve.This talk is a call to see the cross not only as a mirror into our own human condition, but as a window into the love that holds us still.

This Sunday we had an opportunity to look forward as we focused on our vision for the next six months, and how everyone can play a part in it. Join Tom as he invites us to consider praying, joining a team and giving financially. But what should motivate our giving, and as we focus on the gift of Jesus, His death and resurrection, how are we transformed when we give by how God gives back to us?

Join our panel for real conversations about the challenges of supporting kids and teens. How do we hold the many tensions so we can collaberate with them instead of just ending up in conflict with them? Are adults over-reacting to the concerns and anxieties raised by the media? What's it really like to be a teen navigating not just this complex world, but the reactions and responses of your parents?

Talks from this month's LiveWell community conversation thinking about how we support kids and teens in the online world. With contributions from psychologist Kate Middleton, plus local experts Mandy Marshall-Taylor and Erik Selby the evening looked at the pros and cons of the online world. What's the evidence for how the online world is impacting different generations - especially Gen alpha. Is it really changing their brains - and are all the effects negative? With so much in the media triggering parental anxiety, how do we respond to the risks? **be aware Mandy Marshall-Taylor's talk discusses the very real concerns around p*rn so might not be suitable for younger ears**

Vision Sunday is an opportunity to tell stories of all that God has done over the last 6 months, and hear some exciting plans for the next 6 months. Hear from Tom as he shares his sense of God's vision for St Matthias - and also two of our youth talking about how coming to know God has changed their lives.

In this talk, we explore how fasting is less about getting God to respond and more about helping us to hear, see, and desire God more clearly. Drawing on personal experience, theology, and Scripture, Clark Buys unpacks how fasting disrupts distraction, breaks through numbness, and reawakens our longing for God’s presence.Through the lens of Joel 2:12, we reflect on how fasting is a way of rending our hearts before God—clearing the fog of busyness, comfort, and consumption so that we can return with renewed hunger. How does fasting sharpen our attention in prayer? How does it expose our deeper dependence on God? And how does it train us to seek what truly satisfies?If you’ve ever felt disconnected from God or distant from your own spiritual hunger, this talk is an invitation to rediscover desire, awaken prayer, and step into fasting as a way of pulling back the fog.