St Alban's Fulham

In this teaching series we will be looking at what it looks like to live wisely in every aspect of our lives: our friendships, our work, eating and drinking, worship, service, speaking and listening, civic engagement, and more. Our guide through this series will be the many hundreds of individual proverbs collected in the Old Testament Book of Proverbs. Most of this book is not arranged chronologically or thematically, it is simply a collection of wisdom sayings (i.e., proverbs or maxims). We will be drawing on these maxims to learn what it means to apply wisdom to our lives. One goal of this series is to actually change how Christians in our community live their actual lives. The Hebrew word for Wisdom is Hokmah, which is used to describe those who work with their hands and echoes the creative work of God in making the world in Genesis. Wisdom is applied knowledge. We want to be a people marked by wisdom in the midst of a culture that encourages foolishness at every turn. Of course, the paradigm of wise living is Jesus of Nazareth, so we encourage speakers to draw attention to the way these wisdom principles were exemplified in the life of Jesus in the gospels.

In this teaching series we will be looking at what it looks like to live wisely in every aspect of our lives: our friendships, our work, eating and drinking, worship, service, speaking and listening, civic engagement, and more. Our guide through this series will be the many hundreds of individual proverbs collected in the Old Testament Book of Proverbs. Most of this book is not arranged chronologically or thematically, it is simply a collection of wisdom sayings (i.e., proverbs or maxims). We will be drawing on these maxims to learn what it means to apply wisdom to our lives. One goal of this series is to actually change how Christians in our community live their actual lives. The Hebrew word for Wisdom is Hokmah, which is used to describe those who work with their hands and echoes the creative work of God in making the world in Genesis. Wisdom is applied knowledge. We want to be a people marked by wisdom in the midst of a culture that encourages foolishness at every turn. Of course, the paradigm of wise living is Jesus of Nazareth, so we encourage speakers to draw attention to the way these wisdom principles were exemplified in the life of Jesus in the gospels.

In this teaching series we will be looking at what it looks like to live wisely in every aspect of our lives: our friendships, our work, eating and drinking, worship, service, speaking and listening, civic engagement, and more. Our guide through this series will be the many hundreds of individual proverbs collected in the Old Testament Book of Proverbs. Most of this book is not arranged chronologically or thematically, it is simply a collection of wisdom sayings (i.e., proverbs or maxims). We will be drawing on these maxims to learn what it means to apply wisdom to our lives. One goal of this series is to actually change how Christians in our community live their actual lives. The Hebrew word  for Wisdom is Hokmah, which is used to describe those who work with their hands and echoes the creative work of God in making the world in Genesis. Wisdom is applied knowledge. We want to be a people marked by wisdom in the midst of a culture that encourages foolishness at every turn. Of course, the paradigm of wise living is Jesus of Nazareth, so we encourage speakers to draw attention to the way these wisdom principles were exemplified in the life of Jesus in the gospels.  

In this teaching series we will be looking at what it looks like to live wisely in every aspect of our lives: our friendships, our work, eating and drinking, worship, service, speaking and listening, civic engagement, and more. Our guide through this series will be the many hundreds of individual proverbs collected in the Old Testament Book of Proverbs. Most of this book is not arranged chronologically or thematically, it is simply a collection of wisdom sayings (i.e., proverbs or maxims). We will be drawing on these maxims to learn what it means to apply wisdom to our lives. One goal of this series is to actually change how Christians in our community live their actual lives. The Hebrew word  for Wisdom is Hokmah, which is used to describe those who work with their hands and echoes the creative work of God in making the world in Genesis. Wisdom is applied knowledge. We want to be a people marked by wisdom in the midst of a culture that encourages foolishness at every turn. Of course, the paradigm of wise living is Jesus of Nazareth, so we encourage speakers to draw attention to the way these wisdom principles were exemplified in the life of Jesus in the gospels.  

In this teaching series we will be looking at what it looks like to live wisely in every aspect of our lives: our friendships, our work, eating and drinking, worship, service, speaking and listening, civic engagement, and more. Our guide through this series will be the many hundreds of individual proverbs collected in the Old Testament Book of Proverbs. Most of this book is not arranged chronologically or thematically, it is simply a collection of wisdom sayings (i.e., proverbs or maxims). We will be drawing on these maxims to learn what it means to apply wisdom to our lives. One goal of this series is to actually change how Christians in our community live their actual lives. The Hebrew word  for Wisdom is Hokmah, which is used to describe those who work with their hands and echoes the creative work of God in making the world in Genesis. Wisdom is applied knowledge. We want to be a people marked by wisdom in the midst of a culture that encourages foolishness at every turn. Of course, the paradigm of wise living is Jesus of Nazareth, so we encourage speakers to draw attention to the way these wisdom principles were exemplified in the life of Jesus in the gospels.

In this teaching series we will be looking at what it looks like to live wisely in every aspect of our lives: our friendships, our work, eating and drinking, worship, service, speaking and listening, civic engagement, and more. Our guide through this series will be the many hundreds of individual proverbs collected in the Old Testament Book of Proverbs. Most of this book is not arranged chronologically or thematically, it is simply a collection of wisdom sayings (i.e., proverbs or maxims). We will be drawing on these maxims to learn what it means to apply wisdom to our lives. One goal of this series is to actually change how Christians in our community live their actual lives. The Hebrew word  for Wisdom is Hokmah, which is used to describe those who work with their hands and echoes the creative work of God in making the world in Genesis. Wisdom is applied knowledge. We want to be a people marked by wisdom in the midst of a culture that encourages foolishness at every turn. Of course, the paradigm of wise living is Jesus of Nazareth, so we encourage speakers to draw attention to the way these wisdom principles were exemplified in the life of Jesus in the gospels.

Advent is a season of waiting. The word “advent” means “coming” and during this four-week season before Christmas we remember the coming of Jesus into the world in the incarnation (and the dark times before Jesus was born in Bethlehem). We also wait expectantly for the coming of Jesus again to set all things right. During Advent, we celebrate a different “advent virtue” each week: Hope, Peace, Love, and Joy. We learn how to infuse our waiting with each of these virtues. Our waiting would be so different if it were characterised by joy or by hope! Instead, most of us fill up our “waiting time” with noise, movement, and busyness: podcasts on the Tube, rush on the streets, phones and distractions even at the table with family and friends, and hardly any moments of thoughtful, considered, patient and deliberate waiting. But Christians are a people who should be great at waiting! This season offers us the chance to consider what our waiting for Jesus should be like—not just a passive waiting, almost a neglectful waiting. But an active, dynamic, and virtue-infused waiting! In the liturgical calendar, Advent marks the beginning of the year. This is quite a contrast in a society that celebrates Christmas as the end of the year. What would it look like for Christians to observe this season of Advent 2022 not as just another end to just another year, but the beginning of a new season? A time of renewal? This Advent season at St. Alban's we are talking the time to start anew, step afresh into the life of God, and wait fully, actively, and virtuously for the fullness of time when Jesus, the Prince of Peace, will bring the Kingdom of Peace in full.

Advent is a season of waiting. The word “advent” means “coming” and during this four-week season before Christmas we remember the coming of Jesus into the world in the incarnation (and the dark times before Jesus was born in Bethlehem). We also wait expectantly for the coming of Jesus again to set all things right. During Advent, we celebrate a different “advent virtue” each week: Hope, Peace, Love, and Joy. We learn how to infuse our waiting with each of these virtues. Our waiting would be so different if it were characterised by joy or by hope! Instead, most of us fill up our “waiting time” with noise, movement, and busyness: podcasts on the Tube, rush on the streets, phones and distractions even at the table with family and friends, and hardly any moments of thoughtful, considered, patient and deliberate waiting. But Christians are a people who should be great at waiting! This season offers us the chance to consider what our waiting for Jesus should be like—not just a passive waiting, almost a neglectful waiting. But an active, dynamic, and virtue-infused waiting! In the liturgical calendar, Advent marks the beginning of the year. This is quite a contrast in a society that celebrates Christmas as the end of the year. What would it look like for Christians to observe this season of Advent 2022 not as just another end to just another year, but the beginning of a new season? A time of renewal? This Advent season at St. Alban's we are talking the time to start anew, step afresh into the life of God, and wait fully, actively, and virtuously for the fullness of time when Jesus, the Prince of Peace, will bring the Kingdom of Peace in full.

Advent is a season of waiting. The word “advent” means “coming” and during this four-week season before Christmas we remember the coming of Jesus into the world in the incarnation (and the dark times before Jesus was born in Bethlehem). We also wait expectantly for the coming of Jesus again to set all things right. During Advent, we celebrate a different “advent virtue” each week: Hope, Peace, Love, and Joy. We learn how to infuse our waiting with each of these virtues. Our waiting would be so different if it were characterised by joy or by hope! Instead, most of us fill up our “waiting time” with noise, movement, and busyness: podcasts on the Tube, rush on the streets, phones and distractions even at the table with family and friends, and hardly any moments of thoughtful, considered, patient and deliberate waiting. But Christians are a people who should be great at waiting! This season offers us the chance to consider what our waiting for Jesus should be like—not just a passive waiting, almost a neglectful waiting. But an active, dynamic, and virtue-infused waiting! In the liturgical calendar, Advent marks the beginning of the year. This is quite a contrast in a society that celebrates Christmas as the end of the year. What would it look like for Christians to observe this season of Advent 2022 not as just another end to just another year, but the beginning of a new season? A time of renewal? This Advent season at St. Alban's we are talking the time to start anew, step afresh into the life of God, and wait fully, actively, and virtuously for the fullness of time when Jesus, the Prince of Peace, will bring the Kingdom of Peace in full.

Advent is a season of waiting. The word “advent” means “coming” and during this four-week season before Christmas we remember the coming of Jesus into the world in the incarnation (and the dark times before Jesus was born in Bethlehem). We also wait expectantly for the coming of Jesus again to set all things right. During Advent, we celebrate a different “advent virtue” each week: Hope, Peace, Love, and Joy. We learn how to infuse our waiting with each of these virtues. Our waiting would be so different if it were characterised by joy or by hope! Instead, most of us fill up our “waiting time” with noise, movement, and busyness: podcasts on the Tube, rush on the streets, phones and distractions even at the table with family and friends, and hardly any moments of thoughtful, considered, patient and deliberate waiting. But Christians are a people who should be great at waiting! This season offers us the chance to consider what our waiting for Jesus should be like—not just a passive waiting, almost a neglectful waiting. But an active, dynamic, and virtue-infused waiting! In the liturgical calendar, Advent marks the beginning of the year. This is quite a contrast in a society that celebrates Christmas as the end of the year. What would it look like for Christians to observe this season of Advent 2022 not as just another end to just another year, but the beginning of a new season? A time of renewal? This Advent season at St. Alban's we are talking the time to start anew, step afresh into the life of God, and wait fully, actively, and virtuously for the fullness of time when Jesus, the Prince of Peace, will bring the Kingdom of Peace in full.

Everyone is welcome here at St Alban's Fulham and our hope is that you feel loved, know that you have a purpose and you don't have to do life alone. We see this happen as we individually and as a community draw closer in relationship with Jesus, so that our lives are fully transformed. This mini sermon series is focused on our values as a church community.

Everyone is welcome here at St Alban's Fulham and our hope is that you feel loved, know that you have a purpose and you don't have to do life alone. We see this happen as we individually and as a community draw closer in relationship with Jesus, so that our lives are fully transformed. This mini sermon series is focused on our values as a church community.

Everyone is welcome here at St Alban's Fulham and our hope is that you feel loved, know that you have a purpose and you don't have to do life alone. We see this happen as we individually and as a community draw closer in relationship with Jesus, so that our lives are fully transformed.   This mini sermon series is focused on our values as a church community.

St Alban's Fulham - Sunday Service - 30 October, 2022 In this teaching series leading up to “Harvest Sunday”, we will walk through the Book of Ruth together looking at themes of famine, harvest, hunger, and satisfaction. In Ruth we see a contrast between full harvests and hungry bellies. We see how the laws of God concerning the harvest can be enacted to help the most vulnerable people among us. In Ruth we see what it looks like when the Lord of the Harvest sends out workers into the fields—and we see that those workers are us.

St Alban's Fulham - Sunday Service - 16 October, 2022 In this teaching series leading up to “Harvest Sunday”, we will walk through the Book of Ruth together looking at themes of famine, harvest, hunger, and satisfaction. In Ruth we see a contrast between full harvests and hungry bellies. We see how the laws of God concerning the harvest can be enacted to help the most vulnerable people among us. In Ruth we see what it looks like when the Lord of the Harvest sends out workers into the fields—and we see that those workers are us.

St Alban's Fulham - Sunday Service - 9 October, 2022 In this teaching series leading up to “Harvest Sunday”, we will walk through the Book of Ruth together looking at themes of famine, harvest, hunger, and satisfaction. In Ruth we see a contrast between full harvests and hungry bellies. We see how the laws of God concerning the harvest can be enacted to help the most vulnerable people among us. In Ruth we see what it looks like when the Lord of the Harvest sends out workers into the fields—and we see that those workers are us.

St Alban's Fulham - Sunday Service - 2 October, 2022 In this teaching series leading up to “Harvest Sunday”, we will walk through the Book of Ruth together looking at themes of famine, harvest, hunger, and satisfaction. In Ruth we see a contrast between full harvests and hungry bellies. We see how the laws of God concerning the harvest can be enacted to help the most vulnerable people among us. In Ruth we see what it looks like when the Lord of the Harvest sends out workers into the fields—and we see that those workers are us.

St Alban's Fulham - Sunday Service - 25 September, 2022 In this teaching series leading up to “Harvest Sunday”, we will walk through the Book of Ruth together looking at themes of famine, harvest, hunger, and satisfaction. In Ruth we see a contrast between full harvests and hungry bellies. We see how the laws of God concerning the harvest can be enacted to help the most vulnerable people among us. In Ruth we see what it looks like when the Lord of the Harvest sends out workers into the fields—and we see that those workers are us.

St Alban's Fulham - Sunday Service - 11 September, 2022   In this teaching series leading up to “Harvest Sunday”, we will walk through the Book of Ruth together looking at themes of famine, harvest, hunger, and satisfaction. In Ruth we see a contrast between full harvests and hungry bellies. We see how the laws of God concerning the harvest can be enacted to help the most vulnerable people among us. In Ruth we see what it looks like when the Lord of the Harvest sends out workers into the fields—and we see that those workers are us.   www.stalbansfulham.com

St Alban's Fulham - Sunday Service - 4 September, 2022   In this teaching series leading up to “Harvest Sunday”, we will walk through the Book of Ruth together looking at themes of famine, harvest, hunger, and satisfaction. In Ruth we see a contrast between full harvests and hungry bellies. We see how the laws of God concerning the harvest can be enacted to help the most vulnerable people among us. In Ruth we see what it looks like when the Lord of the Harvest sends out workers into the fields—and we see that those workers are us.   www.stalbansfulham.com

St Alban's Fulham - Sunday Service - 24 July, 2022 1 John, 2 John & 3 John

St Alban's Fulham - Sunday Service - 10 July, 2022 1 John, 2 John & 3 John   Visit us at www.stalbansfulham.org

St Alban's Fulham - Sunday Service - 3 July, 2022 1 John, 2 John & 3 John

St Alban's Fulham - Sunday Service - 26 June, 2022 1 John, 2 John & 3 John Series   www.stalbansfulham.org

St Alban's Fulham - Sunday Service - 19 June, 2022 1 John, 2 John & 3 John Series   www.stalbansfulham.org

St Alban's Fulham - Sunday Service - 12 June, 2022   Starting our new series on 1 John, 2 John & 3 John.

St Alban's Fulham - Sunday Service - 22 May, 2022 Growing Witness and Opposition (Acts 3:1-5:42)   ACTS   Acts is the story of God's grace flooding out to the world. Nothing is more prominent in Acts than the spread of the gospel. Jesus promises a geographic expansion at the outset, and Acts follows the news of his death and resurrection as it spreads from a small group of disciples in Jerusalem to Judea, Samaria, and the faraway capital of Rome.   Through the repeated preaching of the gospel to different people groups, the gospel of grace draws them in, constitutes them as the church centred on the grace of Jesus, and then sends them out into the world. Acts is a historical account of how the resurrection of Jesus changes everything through the birth of the early church.

St Alban's Fulham - Sunday Service - 15 May, 2022 Pentecost (Acts 2:1-47)   ACTS   Acts is the story of God's grace flooding out to the world. Nothing is more prominent in Acts than the spread of the gospel. Jesus promises a geographic expansion at the outset, and Acts follows the news of his death and resurrection as it spreads from a small group of disciples in Jerusalem to Judea, Samaria, and the faraway capital of Rome.   Through the repeated preaching of the gospel to different people groups, the gospel of grace draws them in, constitutes them as the church centred on the grace of Jesus, and then sends them out into the world. Acts is a historical account of how the resurrection of Jesus changes everything through the birth of the early church.

St Alban's Fulham - Sunday Service - 24 April, 2022   This week we look at the story of Jesus eating at Levi's house and what Jesus thought about eating and being in relationship with those who are viewed as difficult or outcasts or sinners.   Clip used from 'The Chosen' series.    

St Alban's Fulham - Easter Service - 17 April 2022   Celebrating the risen Jesus.   St Alban's Fulham Website

St Alban's Fulham - Sunday Service - 27 March, 2022 Did Jesus show emotion?   Ask Jesus   As we embark on the season of Lent, we again take this moment to consider the person of Jesus. As we think about the extraordinary idea of God becoming human in order to restore our relationship with the Father, we take this opportunity to ‘Ask Jesus' about what it was like to be “fully God and fully man”, here on earth. Each week, we will unpack a question or collection of questions from our congregation about Jesus.   The opportunity we have here is to learn more about Jesus and what it might look like to be a follower of Jesus. Each week the topic will cover some sensitive ground and potentially some really big existential questions. We will root our response in scripture and the wisdom of theologians and scholars who can help us unpack and ‘humanise' these big questions.

St Alban's Fulham - Sunday Service - 13 March, 2022 Why did you choose those 12 people to be the disciples? Did you feel disappointed in them?   Ask Jesus   As we embark on the season of Lent, we again take this moment to consider the person of Jesus. As we think about the extraordinary idea of God becoming human in order to restore our relationship with the Father, we take this opportunity to ‘Ask Jesus' about what it was like to be “fully God and fully man”, here on earth. Each week, we will unpack a question or collection of questions from our congregation about Jesus.   The opportunity we have here is to learn more about Jesus and what it might look like to be a follower of Jesus. Each week the topic will cover some sensitive ground and potentially some really big existential questions. We will root our response in scripture and the wisdom of theologians and scholars who can help us unpack and ‘humanise' these big questions.

St Alban's Fulham - Sunday Service - 6 March, 2022 Luke 15:11–32  | The Parable of the Lost Son   Parables: Ancient  Answers for Today's Questions   The most distinctive thing about Jesus as a teacher was his consistent and frequent use of parables. The word “parable” means something like “riddle”. Parables are figurative stories that draw on everyday imagery to make a point. Like a riddle, they often require the reader's or hearer's attention and consideration. As soon as you think you've “figured out” the meaning of a parable, you can be sure that you have missed something and must return to it with fresh eyes. This is why Jesus's parables have retained their power over the centuries despite the changing times and cultures—they are new every morning and contain wisdom for every new generation.   In this teaching series on parables we are not only seeking to draw attention to and explain some of Jesus's parables, we are also seeking answers to contemporary issues like the climate crisis, economic distress, and issues surrounding justice. Obviously, the main points of these parables are restricted to their own time and context, but the thing about parables is that as soon as you think you understand them perfectly, some new meaning pops out and strikes you afresh. Our expectation is that these ancient parables from the Great Teacher may hold suggestions or even solutions for addressing some of the most pressing issues of our time.

St Alban's Fulham - Sunday Service - 27 February, 2022 Luke 18:1–8  | The Persistent Widow & the Unjust Judge   Parables: Ancient  Answers for Today's Questions   The most distinctive thing about Jesus as a teacher was his consistent and frequent use of parables. The word “parable” means something like “riddle”. Parables are figurative stories that draw on everyday imagery to make a point. Like a riddle, they often require the reader's or hearer's attention and consideration. As soon as you think you've “figured out” the meaning of a parable, you can be sure that you have missed something and must return to it with fresh eyes. This is why Jesus's parables have retained their power over the centuries despite the changing times and cultures—they are new every morning and contain wisdom for every new generation.   In this teaching series on parables we are not only seeking to draw attention to and explain some of Jesus's parables, we are also seeking answers to contemporary issues like the climate crisis, economic distress, and issues surrounding justice. Obviously, the main points of these parables are restricted to their own time and context, but the thing about parables is that as soon as you think you understand them perfectly, some new meaning pops out and strikes you afresh. Our expectation is that these ancient parables from the Great Teacher may hold suggestions or even solutions for addressing some of the most pressing issues of our time.

St Alban's Fulham - Sunday Service - 20 February, 2022 2 Samuel 12:1–18 | Nathan's Parable to David Parables: Ancient  Answers for Today's Questions The most distinctive thing about Jesus as a teacher was his consistent and frequent use of parables. The word “parable” means something like “riddle”. Parables are figurative stories that draw on everyday imagery to make a point. Like a riddle, they often require the reader's or hearer's attention and consideration. As soon as you think you've “figured out” the meaning of a parable, you can be sure that you have missed something and must return to it with fresh eyes. This is why Jesus's parables have retained their power over the centuries despite the changing times and cultures—they are new every morning and contain wisdom for every new generation. In this teaching series on parables we are not only seeking to draw attention to and explain some of Jesus's parables, we are also seeking answers to contemporary issues like the climate crisis, economic distress, and issues surrounding justice. Obviously, the main points of these parables are restricted to their own time and context, but the thing about parables is that as soon as you think you understand them perfectly, some new meaning pops out and strikes you afresh. Our expectation is that these ancient parables from the Great Teacher may hold suggestions or even solutions for addressing some of the most pressing issues of our time.

St Alban's Fulham - Sunday Service - 13 February, 2022 Matthew 25:14–30  | The Talents   Parables: Ancient  Answers for Today's Questions   The most distinctive thing about Jesus as a teacher was his consistent and frequent use of parables. The word “parable” means something like “riddle”. Parables are figurative stories that draw on everyday imagery to make a point. Like a riddle, they often require the reader's or hearer's attention and consideration. As soon as you think you've “figured out” the meaning of a parable, you can be sure that you have missed something and must return to it with fresh eyes. This is why Jesus's parables have retained their power over the centuries despite the changing times and cultures—they are new every morning and contain wisdom for every new generation.   In this teaching series on parables we are not only seeking to draw attention to and explain some of Jesus's parables, we are also seeking answers to contemporary issues like the climate crisis, economic distress, and issues surrounding justice. Obviously, the main points of these parables are restricted to their own time and context, but the thing about parables is that as soon as you think you understand them perfectly, some new meaning pops out and strikes you afresh. Our expectation is that these ancient parables from the Great Teacher may hold suggestions or even solutions for addressing some of the most pressing issues of our time.

St Alban's Fulham - Sunday Service - 6 February, 2022 Luke 16:19–31  | The Rich Man and Lazarus   Parables: Ancient  Answers for Today's Questions   The most distinctive thing about Jesus as a teacher was his consistent and frequent use of parables. The word “parable” means something like “riddle”. Parables are figurative stories that draw on everyday imagery to make a point. Like a riddle, they often require the reader's or hearer's attention and consideration. As soon as you think you've “figured out” the meaning of a parable, you can be sure that you have missed something and must return to it with fresh eyes. This is why Jesus's parables have retained their power over the centuries despite the changing times and cultures—they are new every morning and contain wisdom for every new generation.   In this teaching series on parables we are not only seeking to draw attention to and explain some of Jesus's parables, we are also seeking answers to contemporary issues like the climate crisis, economic distress, and issues surrounding justice. Obviously, the main points of these parables are restricted to their own time and context, but the thing about parables is that as soon as you think you understand them perfectly, some new meaning pops out and strikes you afresh. Our expectation is that these ancient parables from the Great Teacher may hold suggestions or even solutions for addressing some of the most pressing issues of our time.

St Alban's Fulham - Sunday Service - 30 January, 2022 Luke 13:13–21  | The Rich Fool   Parables: Ancient  Answers for Today's Questions   The most distinctive thing about Jesus as a teacher was his consistent and frequent use of parables. The word “parable” means something like “riddle”. Parables are figurative stories that draw on everyday imagery to make a point. Like a riddle, they often require the reader's or hearer's attention and consideration. As soon as you think you've “figured out” the meaning of a parable, you can be sure that you have missed something and must return to it with fresh eyes. This is why Jesus's parables have retained their power over the centuries despite the changing times and cultures—they are new every morning and contain wisdom for every new generation.   In this teaching series on parables we are not only seeking to draw attention to and explain some of Jesus's parables, we are also seeking answers to contemporary issues like the climate crisis, economic distress, and issues surrounding justice. Obviously, the main points of these parables are restricted to their own time and context, but the thing about parables is that as soon as you think you understand them perfectly, some new meaning pops out and strikes you afresh. Our expectation is that these ancient parables from the Great Teacher may hold suggestions or even solutions for addressing some of the most pressing issues of our time.

St Alban's Fulham - Sunday Service - 23 January, 2022 Matthew 13:44 & Matthew 13:45–46 | The Hidden Treasure & the Pearl of Great Price   Parables: Ancient  Answers for Today's Questions   The most distinctive thing about Jesus as a teacher was his consistent and frequent use of parables. The word “parable” means something like “riddle”. Parables are figurative stories that draw on everyday imagery to make a point. Like a riddle, they often require the reader's or hearer's attention and consideration. As soon as you think you've “figured out” the meaning of a parable, you can be sure that you have missed something and must return to it with fresh eyes. This is why Jesus's parables have retained their power over the centuries despite the changing times and cultures—they are new every morning and contain wisdom for every new generation.   In this teaching series on parables we are not only seeking to draw attention to and explain some of Jesus's parables, we are also seeking answers to contemporary issues like the climate crisis, economic distress, and issues surrounding justice. Obviously, the main points of these parables are restricted to their own time and context, but the thing about parables is that as soon as you think you understand them perfectly, some new meaning pops out and strikes you afresh. Our expectation is that these ancient parables from the Great Teacher may hold suggestions or even solutions for addressing some of the most pressing issues of our time.

St Alban's Fulham - Sunday Service - 9 January, 2022 Mark 4:30–32 // Matthew 13:31–32 // Luke 13:18–19 & Matthew 13:33 // Luke 13:20–21| The Mustard Seed   Parables: Ancient  Answers for Today's Questions   The most distinctive thing about Jesus as a teacher was his consistent and frequent use of parables. The word “parable” means something like “riddle”. Parables are figurative stories that draw on everyday imagery to make a point. Like a riddle, they often require the reader's or hearer's attention and consideration. As soon as you think you've “figured out” the meaning of a parable, you can be sure that you have missed something and must return to it with fresh eyes. This is why Jesus's parables have retained their power over the centuries despite the changing times and cultures—they are new every morning and contain wisdom for every new generation.   In this teaching series on parables we are not only seeking to draw attention to and explain some of Jesus's parables, we are also seeking answers to contemporary issues like the climate crisis, economic distress, and issues surrounding justice. Obviously, the main points of these parables are restricted to their own time and context, but the thing about parables is that as soon as you think you understand them perfectly, some new meaning pops out and strikes you afresh. Our expectation is that these ancient parables from the Great Teacher may hold suggestions or even solutions for addressing some of the most pressing issues of our time.

St Alban's Fulham - Sunday Service - 9 January, 2022 Mark 4:4–8, 14–21 // Matthew 13:3–8, 18–23) // Luke 8:5–8, 11–15| The Sower   Parables: Ancient  Answers for Today's Questions   The most distinctive thing about Jesus as a teacher was his consistent and frequent use of parables. The word “parable” means something like “riddle”. Parables are figurative stories that draw on everyday imagery to make a point. Like a riddle, they often require the reader's or hearer's attention and consideration. As soon as you think you've “figured out” the meaning of a parable, you can be sure that you have missed something and must return to it with fresh eyes. This is why Jesus's parables have retained their power over the centuries despite the changing times and cultures—they are new every morning and contain wisdom for every new generation.   In this teaching series on parables we are not only seeking to draw attention to and explain some of Jesus's parables, we are also seeking answers to contemporary issues like the climate crisis, economic distress, and issues surrounding justice. Obviously, the main points of these parables are restricted to their own time and context, but the thing about parables is that as soon as you think you understand them perfectly, some new meaning pops out and strikes you afresh. Our expectation is that these ancient parables from the Great Teacher may hold suggestions or even solutions for addressing some of the most pressing issues of our time.

Advent Season - Prince of Peace - St Alban's Fulham Sunday Service, 12th December, 2021 As we enter the Christmas season, we remember the specific good news of the arrival of the messiah. When the angels announced his birth, they proclaimed the start of a season of “peace on earth and good will towards humans” (Luke 2:14). Jesus came to bring an answer to our deepest longings. He came to give us peace—with God, with ourselves, and with each other. Our invitation, and our challenge, is to live under the sovereignty of the Prince of Peace. In this advent season, we will be looking at what Jesus as the Prince of Peace really means for us, both individually and as a broader, global church family and responding to the gift of Peace that Christ gives us.

Advent Season - Prince of Peace - St Alban's Fulham  Sunday Service, 28th November, 2021   As we enter the Christmas season, we remember the specific good news of the arrival of the messiah. When the angels announced his birth, they proclaimed the start of a season of “peace on earth and good will towards humans” (Luke 2:14). Jesus came to bring an answer to our deepest longings. He came to give us peace—with God, with ourselves, and with each other. Our invitation, and our challenge, is to live under the sovereignty of the Prince of Peace.   In this advent season, we will be looking at what Jesus as the Prince of Peace really means for us, both individually and as a broader, global church family and responding to the gift of Peace that Christ gives us.

Foundations - St Alban's Fulham - Sunday Service - 21 November, 2021 As a church family we continue to experience deep and profound change. So much has become untethered for us, has been shaken up and destabilised. It is more important than ever to give attention to what roots us, what is foundational for us, And what doesn't change no matter what the present holds or what the future brings. The one thing we can be sure of is our chief cornerstone: Jesus Christ, who is faithful to lead and guide us by His Spirit. This series, entitled ‘Foundations', reminds us of God's past faithfulness and encourages us to see how he is building his present and future kingdom through us. By exploring actual building projects throughout the Bible in these coming weeks, we will look at our foundations, consider our calling as builders, discern what God is calling us as individuals and the church to build in the present age. These stories teach us about who God is, who we are as God's people, and what God's master plan looks like.

Foundations - St Alban's Fulham - Sunday Service - 7 November, 2021 Video Audio - 'Temple' - Created by The Bible Project As a church family we continue to experience deep and profound change. So much has become untethered for us, has been shaken up and destabilised. It is more important than ever to give attention to what roots us, what is foundational for us, And what doesn't change no matter what the present holds or what the future brings. The one thing we can be sure of is our chief cornerstone: Jesus Christ, who is faithful to lead and guide us by His Spirit. This series, entitled ‘Foundations', reminds us of God's past faithfulness and encourages us to see how he is building his present and future kingdom through us. By exploring actual building projects throughout the Bible in these coming weeks, we will look at our foundations, consider our calling as builders, discern what God is calling us as individuals and the church to build in the present age. These stories teach us about who God is, who we are as God's people, and what God's master plan looks like.

Foundations - St Alban's Fulham - Sunday Service - 7 November, 2021   As a church family we continue to experience deep and profound change. So much has become untethered for us, has been shaken up and destabilised. It is more important than ever to give attention to what roots us, what is foundational for us, And what doesn't change no matter what the present holds or what the future brings.   The one thing we can be sure of is our chief cornerstone: Jesus Christ, who is faithful to lead and guide us by His Spirit. This series, entitled ‘Foundations', reminds us of God's past faithfulness and encourages us to see how he is building his present and future kingdom through us. By exploring actual building projects throughout the Bible in these coming weeks, we will look at our foundations, consider our calling as builders, discern what God is calling us as individuals and the church to build in the present age. These stories teach us about who God is, who we are as God's people, and what God's master plan looks like.

Foundations - St Alban's Fulham - Sunday Service - 31 October, 2021   Guest Speaker: Tim Stilwell, St Dionis Parsons Green   As a church family we continue to experience deep and profound change. So much has become untethered for us, has been shaken up and destabilised. It is more important than ever to give attention to what roots us, what is foundational for us, And what doesn't change no matter what the present holds or what the future brings.   The one thing we can be sure of is our chief cornerstone: Jesus Christ, who is faithful to lead and guide us by His Spirit. This series, entitled ‘Foundations', reminds us of God's past faithfulness and encourages us to see how he is building his present and future kingdom through us. By exploring actual building projects throughout the Bible in these coming weeks, we will look at our foundations, consider our calling as builders, discern what God is calling us as individuals and the church to build in the present age. These stories teach us about who God is, who we are as God's people, and what God's master plan looks like.

Foundations - St Alban's Fulham - Sunday Service - 10 October, 2021   As a church family we continue to experience deep and profound change. So much has become untethered for us, has been shaken up and destabilised. It is more important than ever to give attention to what roots us, what is foundational for us, And what doesn't change no matter what the present holds or what the future brings.   The one thing we can be sure of is our chief cornerstone: Jesus Christ, who is faithful to lead and guide us by His Spirit. This series, entitled ‘Foundations', reminds us of God's past faithfulness and encourages us to see how he is building his present and future kingdom through us. By exploring actual building projects throughout the Bible in these coming weeks, we will look at our foundations, consider our calling as builders, discern what God is calling us as individuals and the church to build in the present age. These stories teach us about who God is, who we are as God's people, and what God's master plan looks like.

St Alban's Fulham - Sunday Service - 3 October, 2021   As a church family we continue to experience deep and profound change. So much has become untethered for us, has been shaken up and destabilised. It is more important than ever to give attention to what roots us, what is foundational for us, And what doesn't change no matter what the present holds or what the future brings.   The one thing we can be sure of is our chief cornerstone: Jesus Christ, who is faithful to lead and guide us by His Spirit. This series, entitled ‘Foundations', reminds us of God's past faithfulness and encourages us to see how he is building his present and future kingdom through us. By exploring actual building projects throughout the Bible in these coming weeks, we will look at our foundations, consider our calling as builders, discern what God is calling us as individuals and the church to build in the present age. These stories teach us about who God is, who we are as God's people, and what God's master plan looks like.   www.stalbansfulham.org

St Alban's Fulham - Sunday Service - 26th September, 2021   As a church family we continue to experience deep and profound change. So much has become untethered for us, has been shaken up and destabilised. It is more important than ever to give attention to what roots us, what is foundational for us, And what doesn't change no matter what the present holds or what the future brings.   The one thing we can be sure of is our chief cornerstone: Jesus Christ, who is faithful to lead and guide us by His Spirit. This series, entitled ‘Foundations', reminds us of God's past faithfulness and encourages us to see how he is building his present and future kingdom through us. By exploring actual building projects throughout the Bible in these coming weeks, we will look at our foundations, consider our calling as builders, discern what God is calling us as individuals and the church to build in the present age. These stories teach us about who God is, who we are as God's people, and what God's master plan looks like.

Sunday Service - Foundations - 19th September, 2021   As a church family we continue to experience deep and profound change. So much has become untethered for us, has been shaken up and destabilised. It is more important than ever to give attention to what roots us, what is foundational for us, And what doesn't change no matter what the present holds or what the future brings.   The one thing we can be sure of is our chief cornerstone: Jesus Christ, who is faithful to lead and guide us by His Spirit. This series, entitled ‘Foundations', reminds us of God's past faithfulness and encourages us to see how he is building his present and future kingdom through us. By exploring actual building projects throughout the Bible in these coming weeks, we will look at our foundations, consider our calling as builders, discern what God is calling us as individuals and the church to build in the present age. These stories teach us about who God is, who we are as God's people, and what God's master plan looks like.