SERIES OVERVIEW
In a world of heightened cultural and political tension, how can Christians navigate public life with both conviction and compassion? Join us for this timely series as we explore God's wisdom for engaging in politics while keeping our witness intact and our church united.
From understanding our primary citizenship in God's kingdom to learning how to bridge divides with grace, each week builds on biblical foundations to help us become more effective ambassadors for Christ in the public sphere. Whether you feel overwhelmed by today's cultural climate or are seeking to engage more faithfully, this series offers practical guidance for walking in both truth and grace.
"He has shown you, O mortal, what is good. And what does the Lord require of you? To act justly and to love mercy and to walk humbly with your God." - Micah 6:8
4 May 2025
WEEK 1 - Kingdom before Country
Philippians 3:12 – 4:1, Preacher I Katrina Lambert
11 May 2025
WEEK 2 - Justice & Mercy in Public Life
Amos 41-5 & 5:21-24 Preacher I Katrina Lambert
18 May 2025
WEEK 3 - Reflections on UK Trip
Matthew 28: 1-2, 5-7, 16-20. Preacher | Sharyn White
25 May 2025
WEEK 4 - Speaking Truth in Love
Ephesians 4: 11-16 Preacher | Tim Costello
1 June 2025
WEEK 5 - The Place of Prayer in the Public Square
1 Timothy 2:1-4, Preacher | James Anderson
8 June 2025
WEEK 6 - Prophetic Witness & Civil Discourse
Isaiah 58:1-7, Preacher | Mark Brett
15 June 2025
WEEK 7 - Faith in the Public Square: Panel Discussion
With Cathy, Tim, and Kerryn
22 June 2025
WEEK 8 - Seek the Peace and Prosperity of the City
Carolyn gave a wonderful sermon on Sunday, reflecting on God's invitation through the prophet Jeremiah to 'unpack their boxes' and seek the welfare of the city. Unfortunately, we weren't able to record her sermon, but in the video above, Carolyn reflects on part of what she said after the service with Nicola.
Jeremiah 29: 1, 4-12 Preacher I Carolyn Francis
29 June 2025
WEEK 9 - Faith conversations in the public square
Romans 1:16-17 & Matthew 5:14-16, Preacher | Sharyn White
6 July 2025
WEEK 10 - The Spirit of Fear: Overcoming Anxiety in Public Life
1 Peter 3:8-22; Preacher I Alan Marr
13 July 2025
WEEK 11 - A Heart for India
Preacher : Leena Lavanya
Leena Lavanya (Serve Trust) is our long-term and much-loved Mission Partner in Narasaraopet, Andhra Pradesh, India, where she works with lepers, AIDS orphans, prostitutes, and others who rank among the poorest of the poor.
20 July 2025
WEEK 12 - Reconciliation: Waking Up to the Truth + Walking Together
A recording for this service isn’t available.
This service centred on reconciliation as a call to confront uncomfortable truths about our shared history. We explored what it means to truly "wake up" to the ongoing impacts of colonisation and discovered practical ways to walk together with our First Nations neighbours.
The service weaved together video reflections on local Wurundjeri history, insights from the Yoorrook Justice Commission, and music from Indigenous artist Kutcha Edwards. We invited our congregation to consider concrete next steps, both personally and as a church community.