St Luke's Peckham

In this podcast Ian Mobsby explores the interaction between Jesus and the Sadducees drawing on the wisdom of Thomas Merton concerning the Christian calling to deepen our sense of our true selves, and to resist the distortion of the false or shadow self.  This was recorded on Remembrance Sunday 2019 at St Luke's Peckham. 

In this podcast, Comfort (who is the Mothers Union President for the Diocese of Southwark) discusses the origin of the Mother's Union This was recorded on the 13th October 2019 at St Luke's Peckham Sunday Morning Eucharist. 

In this podcast Ian Mobsby explores the parable of the Unjust Steward and its implications for social, economic and ecological justice in the context of a global market society.  This was recorded on the 22nd September 2019 at St Lukes Peckham Sunday Morning Eucharist. 

In this podcast Ian Mobsby explores Jesus' teaching in Luke 11:1-13 of the Lords Prayer, and the profoundly revolutionary worldview and identity this brings to those who seek to follow Jesus.  The truths of this prayer go to the heart of what Jesus is all about, and is essential if we are to understand and participate in the Kingdom of God and face the injustices and eco-crisis of our time. Jesus' words were revolutionary then and revolutionary now.

In this podcast recorded on Sunday 21st July 2019, the Revd Sandra Schloss explores the implications of the gospel text regarding the Gospel story of Mary and Martha.  As a self-confessed activist, Sandra explores the challenge for both activists and contemplatives when it comes to living the Christian faith to some depth. 

On the 28th April 2019 and on the day of the St Lukes APCM Meeting, Fr Ian Mobsby explores the implications of the tradition Gospel text of Jesus' appearing to the disciples and specifically Thomas in his resurrected form.  In this text in verse 21 Jesus said 'Peace be with you and as the Father has sent me, I am sending you'.  

In this podcast Ian Mobsby explores the significance of the coming of the Magi as a sign of Jesus' relevance to the whole world, demonstrated by the Magi as followers of the Zoroastrian religion.  This was recorded on the first Sunday of Epiphany 2019.  

In this opening address at the New Monasticism Leaders Conference 2018, Ian Mobsby explores his reflections on why forms of New Monasticism are crucial in our increasing post-secular context. 

In this podcast Ian Mobsby explores the gospel text of Mark 10 and in particular what Jesus is communicating to the disciples and the pharisees about God's priorities through the orientation of the heart in the way he engages with the little children.  This was recorded at the St Luke's Church Parish Eucharist in celebration of the annual harvest festival.  

In this podcast recorded on the 30thSeptember 2018 and at the annual celebration of the St Lukes Church Mens Forum, Ian Mobsby explores the mean and application of the gospel of Mark chapter 9 verses 38-50 on the theme of which part of the Gospels do you avoid.  This was recorded at St Lukes Church Peckham on the 18thSunday of Ordinary time.  

In this podcast recorded at the St Lukes Church for the Parish Eucharist on 14thSunday after Tirnity Sunday, Tola Badejo explores the theme of the encounters between Jesus and the Pharisees in the Mark chapter 7, regarding holiness and wholeness as a Christian seeking to the follow the way of Christ.  Tola is a Hospital chaplain in North London and finishing a Curacy and currently at St Georges Camberwell.  This was recorded on Sunday 2ndSeptember 2018.

In this podcast recorded on the 12th Sunday after Trinity Sunday, Ian Mobsby explores the theme of Abiding in Jesus as expressed by Jesus as recorded in the writer for the Gospel of John chapter 6.  Ian explores the application to this to the idea of Jesus being the bread following on from the homily of last week. 

In this podcast, Ian Mobsby exlplores the theme of Jesus being the Bread of Life in our increasingly unfair and unjust world, many are hungry.  Ian explores the Gospel text for the 11th Sunday aftr Trinity, John 6.35,41-51, to explore how Jesus is the Bread of Life.   This waa recorded at St Luke's Church on 12th August 2018. 

In this podcast, Ian Mobsby explores the implications of Ephesians Chapter 4 and the importance of baptism as the beginning of the Christian spiritual path.  This was recorded at St Lukes Peckham on the 10th Sunday of Trinity on the 5th August 2018.  

In this podcast Ian Mobsby epxlores the gospel texy of John Chapter 20 of the story of Mary Magdalene and the resurrection of Jesus to explore the signifiance of Mary's expereince and its relevwnce for us today.  This was recorded on Mary Magdalene day on 22nd July 2018 at St Lukes Church.  

In this podcast recorded on 7th Sunday after Trinity Sunday John Henry explores the lectionary texts of Amos 7.7-15, Psalm 85.8-13, Ephesians 1.3-14 and Mark 6.14-29 to explore the challenge for the people of God to stand up for truth and justice when there may be consequences.  this was recorded on the 15th July 2018 at St Luke's Peckham.

In this podcast Ian Mobsby explores the theme of strength in weakness and seeking God in adversity drawing on the second letter to the Corinthians.  This was recorded at St Lukes CHurch on the 8th of July 2018 in Peckham. For morei information see www.stlpukespeckham.co.uk. 

In this podcast recorded on the 24th June 2018 on Trinity 7, John Henry explores the implications for our lives of the event when Jesus stilling the storm in the lSea of Galilee when he and the disciples were on a boat.   

In this podcast Mtr Hilda Mary who preached at the second Rhythm of Life Commitment service on the 12th June 2018, shared this wisdom regarding being part of a religious community and the practicalities associated with this.  This was recorded at the special Evening Service where the community recommitted to the seasonal vows. 

Drawing on the liturgical readings for Suinday Morning of Trinity 2 Revd Collins Durueke explores the implication of how we sustain our personal space, those things that influence us and create autonomy, and how we relate to God.  This was recorded on Trinity SUnday 2018. 

In this podcast, Ian Mobsby explores the theme of Holy Rest drawing on the lectionery texts od Deuteronomy 5.12-15, 2 Corinthians 4.5-12 and Mark 2.23 - 3.6. This podcast was recorded at St Lukes Church on Sunsdy 3rdJune, on the first Sunday after Trinity Sunday 2018.  

In this podcast Sandra Schloss explores the application of John 15:26-27 and a famous quote from Richard Rohr when he said ‘Christianity has not failed, it has not just be tried yet’. This was recorded on Pentecost Sunday on the 20thof May 2018.  

In this podcast, Fr Tola Badejo explored the application of Jesus' teaching as recorded by John in chapter 17:6-19 to explore the implication today for what it means to be chosen and sanctified by jesdus work in the Kingdom of God.  This was recorded at St Luke's Church in Peckham on Sunday 13th May 2018.

In this podcast Mtr Sandra Schloss explores the implications of Jesus' teaching as recorded in John15:9-17 when Jesus talks about 'being friends'.  This was recorded on 6th May 2018 on the 6th Sunday of Easter.  

In this podcabm8 st recorded on the 5th Sunday of Easter 2018 and on the event of the Annual Parochial Church Council Meeting, Ian Mobsby explores the meaning of Jesus' I AM statement in the Gospel of John chapter 15:1-8, where Jesus says " I AM the Vine, you are branches" and then later says that we are called to bear fruit.  This was recorded at the Parish Church of St Luke's Church in Peckham on 29th April 2018.  For more information on the Church see http://www.stlukespeckham.co.uk  

In this podcast Ian Mobsby explores the Gospel of John Chapter 10 where Jesus describes himself metaphorically as the 'Good Shepherd'.   This biblical passage is part of a large text where Jesus uses a number of 'I AM' phrases and metaphors to enable people to begin to understand his divinity.  This was recorded at the Parish Church of St Luke's Church (Camberwell) in Peckham on the 4th Sunday of Easter 2018. 

This podcast was recorded on the third sunday of Easter 2018, where Ian Mobsby explores the implication of the Gospel text Luke 24: 13-38 which explores the familiar stories of the Road to Emmaus and the first appearance of Jesus to the disciples.  These texts are crucial for our encouragement and hope looking back from the 21st Century, and says something about the calling to demonstrate that we are truly following Jesys by the way we live our lives.   For more information on St Lukes Church see www.stlukespeckham.co.uk 

In this shorter than usual podcast, Fr Collins Durueke explores the themes of Maundy Thursday and Good Friday to explore these days of the climax of Holy Week, when Jesus instructs his disciples regarding what comes next even though they have no idea what Jesus is talking about.  This was recorded at St Lukes Church on the 29th March 2018. 

In this podcast, Fr Collins Durueke explores the importance of Palm Sunday and Jesus’ triumphal entry into Jerusalem.  As we enter into Holy Week in 2018 we are mindful that this time of year us full of busyness, but Palm Sunday should jolt us to be mindful of those factors of ultimate importance in our lives. This homily was recorded on Sunday 25th March 2018 at St Lukes Church (Camberwell) in Peckham.

Revd Sandra considers how we create a World of Forgiving, from The Book of Forgiving by Archbishop Desmond Tutu and his daughter Mpho, she makes reference to the story of Joseph and his brothers in Genesis 50.15-26, Paul's letter to the Romans 12.14-21, the story of the woman caught in adultery in John 8.2-12, and recognising the nothing is possible without God's strength, in reference to Psalm 121. We apologise for the sound disturbance in this podcast. 

In this podcast recorded on Mothers Day 2018, Collins Durueke explores the two central truths about forgiveness.  There is nothing that cannot be forgiven and there is no one undeserving of forgiveness. This series continues drawing on the Book of Forgiveness 2014 by Archbishop Desmond Tutu and his Ordained daughter, Mpho Tutu. 

In this podcast recorded on the 3rd Sunday of Lent, Barbara Skilton explores the need to receive forgiveness, using the Book of Forgiving by Archbishop Desmond Tutu and his daughter Mpho. She refers to Psalm 32, St Pauls first letter to the Corinthians 1.18-25, and the story of the lost son in Luke 15.11-32.   We apologise for the interference in the recording of this podcast in places. For more information see stlukespeckham.co.uk 

In this podcast, the second in our Lent Season, Mtr Rozanne Hunte on the Second Sunday of Lent and Racial Justice Sunday explore the importance of why we should forgive – that God forgives the inexcusable in us to that we can forgive others.   She makes reference to the Prophet Micah 6.6-8, Colossians 3.12-13 &  The Gospel of Matthew 18.23.35. Mtr Roxanne is the BAME (Black Asian & Minority Ethnic Vocations Champion in the Diocese of Southwark and the Priest in Charge of the Benefice of Holy Innocents and St Mark Parish Churches in South Norwood.  This was recorded at St Luke’s Peckham on 18th February 2018.  

                  In this podcast Fr Collins Durueke explores the symbolism of ash in the Bible and the connection with spiritual penitence.  This was recorded on Ash Wednesday at St Luke’s Church Peckham on 14th February 2018.  

In this podcast recorded on the Sunday before Lent, on 4th February 2018, Mtr Sandra Schloss began with this important introduction to the Lent Series we will be undertaking in St Luke's Church on Sunday Mornings.  This series will be following the incredible book by Archbishop Desmond Tutu and his daughter Mpho, called aptly 'The Book of Forgiveness'.  Today's homily draws on Luke 4:14-30.       

In this podcast Mtr Sandra Schloss explores the theme of wisdom to be found as feminine in the Hebrew Scriptures, and the connection between this more feminine side of the nature of God and wisdom.  The wisdom tradition was prevalent within all the tribes and nations of the Ancient Near East, and so it is not surprising that the Bible in the Hebrew Scriptures and New Testament reflects wisdom as part of the nature of God and fulfilled in the person of Jesus. This was recorded on the 4th January 2018 at St Luke's Church Peckham. 

In this podcast Sandra Schloss explores the implications of Psalm 111, Revelation 12.1-5a and Mark 1.21-28 to explore the theme of togetherness, and why this is important to Jesus.  This was recorded at St Luke's Church Peckham on 28th January 2018.  

In this podcast drawing on the Gospel of Mark 1: 14-20 Ian Mobsby explores the meaning and implications of Jesus' words to the first disciples to 'Come and Follow me'.  This challenge was equally for now as it was 2000 years ago. Ian further explores this calling for those getting baptised on 21st January 2018. For more information on St Lukes see www.stlukepeckham.co.uk 

In this podcast, Ian Mobsby explores the implications of Philip and Nathanael choosing to follow Jesus as some of the first disciples. It is possible they were previously disciples of John the Baptist. There is much in this text John 1.43-51 to inspire us to be modern-day followers in the 21st century. For more information on St Lukes Church see www.stlukespeckham.co.uk 

In this podcast, Fe Collins Durueke explores the meaning the season of Epiphany and when we, in particular, remember the birth of Christ.   This was recorded at St Luke's Church Camberwell in Peckham on the first Sunday of Epiphany 2018. For information on St Luke's please see www.stlukespeckham.co.uk 

In this podcast Ian Mobsby explores thebirth of Jesus as a cosmological gift of liberation, as a transformative gift of love that we remember in the season of Christmas - the Christ Mass.  This gift of love is open to everyone, all you need do is follow.  This was recorded at St Lukes Church Peckham, for more information on our services please visit www.stlukespeckham.co.uk. 

In this podcast Ian Mobsby explores Isaiah 61 and the theme of finding joy and laughter in difficult times on Gaudette Sunday, the 3rd Sunday of Advent 2017.  Gaudette Sunday remembers the significance and example of Mary the Mother of God sometimes called the 'Theotokos'. This was recorded on the 17th December 2017. For more information on St Lukes Church see www.stlukespeckham.co.uk 

In this podcast Fr Collins Durueke explores what we are a preparing for in the run up to Christmas in the busy season of Advent.  This was recorded at St Lukes Church Peckham on the Second Sunday of Advent 2017 on 10th December 2017. For more information on St Lukes Church see www.stlukespeckham.co.uk 

In this podcast Fr Edward Collier, one of the founders of Peckham Citizens, part of UK Citiziens explores the approach of community activism now widely called 'community organising'.  This finds its roots in the civil rights movement in the USA and now used quite widely tio empower those who have no voice or who are marginalised.   Fr Edward talks of his own experiences in dialogue with the Wellspring Community, part of St Lukes Church Peckham.  This was recorded on the 5th December 2017. 

In this podcast Mtr Sandra Schloss explores the theme of the season of Advent to explore the importance of expectant hope in God for the future through Jesus.  This is not easy, but an important step in the Christian faith.  

In this podcast reccorded on 26th November 2017 on Christ the King Sunday, Mtr Sandra Schloss explores the connection between Salvation and the outcome of the way we live as explained in Jesus' teaching recorded at Matthew 25.31-46.  For information on St Lukes Peckham please see www.stlukespeckham.co.uk 

In this podcast Ian Mobsby explores the writings of the Wisdom of Solomon, Amos and the Gospel of Matthew to explore the theme of Rememberance and the call of GOd for justice and freedom from oppression.  Ian outlines the story of his grandfather to illustrate the human cost of war, and how it has blighted Europe foe centuries.  This was recorded on Rememberance SUnday 12th November 2017. For more information on St Lukes please see www.stlukespeckham.co.uk   

In this podcast Mtr Sandra Schloss draws on Nehemiah Chapter 8 and Matthew Chapter 24 to explore the importance of Scripture.  This was recorded at the Sunday Morning Eucharist Service on Bible Sunday on the 29th October to 2017.  More information on St Lukes Church please see www.stlukespeckham.co.uk 

In this podcast Ian Mobsby explores  the theme og a spirituality of happiness in adversity from Jesus' teachings of the Beatitudes as recorded in the Gospels .  This was recorded at St Lukes Peckham on Sunday 5th November 2017. For more information on St Luke's Church see www.stlukespeckham.co.uk

In this podcast Fola Ekundayo explores the implications of Pauls Letter to the Thessalonians chapter 1 regarding the call to work for faith hope and love in the context of gang related knife crime and public safety in Peckham.  This was recorded at St Lukes Peckham on Sunday 22nd Oct 2017. For more information on St Luke's Church see www.stlukespeckham.co.uk

In this podcast recorded on tthe 15th October 2017 the Rt Revd Karowei, the Bishop of Woolwich in the Diocese of Souhtwark explores the implications of the life and example of St Luke the Apostle.  This was recorded at the Patronal Festival Service of St Luke at St Lukes Church in  Peckham. For more information on St Luke's Church see www.stlukespeckham.co.uk