Celebration Sunday • John Freeman • 17th May 2026

New Unity • All Things New: Ephesians • Alyssa Carey • 14th June 2026

In this sermon on Ephesians 4:1–16, Alyssa explores what it means to be united as the people of God. In a world that often encourages division and separation, Paul reminds us that there is one body, one Spirit, one hope, one Lord, one faith, one baptism, and one God. Far from erasing our differences, Jesus brings people of different gifts, backgrounds, personalities, and experiences together into one living body. As we learn to serve one another and use the gifts God has given us, the church grows in unity, maturity, and love, reflecting the life of Christ to the world.

New Power • All Things New: Ephesians • John Freeman • 7th June 2026

In this sermon on Ephesians 3:14–21, John explores Paul’s prayer that believers would know the power of God at work in their lives. Before turning to the practical implications of the gospel, Paul pauses to pray that we would be strengthened by the Spirit, rooted and established in Christ’s love, and filled with the fullness of God himself. At the heart of this passage is the invitation not simply to know about God’s love, but to experience it: to trust Jesus, to stand firm in his presence, and to discover the transforming reality of God dwelling with his people.

3 Bible Tools • All Things New: Ephesians • John Freeman • 31st May 2026

In this interactive sermon on Ephesians 3:1–13, John pauses our journey through Ephesians to explore three simple tools for engaging with the Bible. Using resources from BibleProject, the practice of slow reading, and the Swedish Bible Study Method, this message is less about teaching one passage and more about helping us encounter God through Scripture for ourselves. As we read, reflect, discuss, and pray, we discover that God still speaks through his word and invites us to listen, respond, and grow as disciples of Jesus.

Pentecost Sunday • Francis Moloney • 24th May 2026

In this Pentecost Sunday sermon on Acts 2, Francis explores the gift and work of the Holy Spirit. The Spirit who was present at creation, who empowered the ministry of Jesus, and who came upon the disciples at Pentecost is now given to all who belong to Christ. The Holy Spirit leads us to Jesus, liberates us from sin and guilt, and equips ordinary people to join in God’s mission in the world. Pentecost reminds us that we are not left alone, but filled with the very presence and power of God.

Celebration Sunday • John Freeman • 17th May 2026

In this Celebration Sunday sermon on Matthew 9:35–38, John reflects on Jesus’ words: “The harvest is plentiful.” As St. Aidan’s looks back on all that God has done over the past year – from growing community and youth ministry to stories of faith, prayer, and baptism – we are reminded that God is still at work. The invitation of this message is not simply to celebrate the past, but to step forward in faith, praying for workers and expecting God to continue building his Kingdom in Cumbria.