... services and sermons recorded at Christ Church
This page includes some of the sermons/addresses (and some complete services too!) which were recorded at Christ Church. The recordings are made LIVE in the church, so some background and congregational noise IS audible, from time to time - even occasional pigeons and sirens! - and your volume controls may need to be adjusted.
The recordings of full Eucharist Services begin with the opening Prayers, and continue through the usual service including the appointed Readings, the Psalm (usually spoken), the Gospel, the Sermon, the Intercessions, Blessing and Dismissal that concludes the service.
The addresses and services are primarily in video format - though some sermons are audio only - just click on any you would like to watch or hear again. Scroll down the page to find the date or service you are looking for.
(L to R) - Fr Andrew, Rev'd Jen, Fr John, Fr Barry |
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December 2022
| 25th December |  25th December - Christmas Day - this recording (52:32) is of the Midnight Mass for Christmas, held on Christmas Eve (though it was after midnight and so Christmas Day by the time the service finished!). The recording includes Fr Barry's Reflections on Christmas Day Divine love in a human heart ... or listen to the audio of Fr Barry's sermon alone (7:03)
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| 18th December | 18th December - the Fourth Sunday of Advent - this recording (32:41) is of the 8am Eucharist, including Fr Barry's Reflections on the for the Fourth Sunday in Advent Mary's "Yes!" - the theology and meaning of the Christ Child... or listen to the audio of Fr Barry's sermon alone (8:09)
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| 11th December | 11th December - the Third Sunday of Advent - this recording (32:10) is from the 10am Eucharist, when Rev Jen was both Celebrant and Preacher, and includes Rev Jen's Reflections on the Gospel for the Third Sunday in Advent the love of God, made known to us in Jesus the Christ, who has the power to transform despair into hope - or you can listen to the audio of Rev Jen's sermon alone (15:30)
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| 4th December | 4th December - the Second Sunday of Advent - this recording (35:55) is of most of the 8am Eucharist, and includes Fr John's sermon Are we there yet? - the power in the waiting - or you can listen to the audio of Fr John's sermon alone (5:55)
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November 2022
| 30th November | 30th November - St Andrew's Day - this Celebration Day was also the 60th Anniversary of Fr John's Ordination in St Paul's Cathedral on 30th November 1962. The recording (46:06) is of the 10am Eucharist Service, when Fr John was both Celebrant and Preacher, and includes Fr John's Sermon - Reflections on St Andrew ... - or you can listen to the audio of Fr John's sermon alone (8:32)
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| 27th November | 27th November - the First Sunday in Advent - a recording of the 8am Eucharist Service, including Fr Barry's Reflections - Swimming against the tide - reflection, waiting, expectation, longing and preparation ... (37:15) - or you can listen to the audio of this sermon alone (11:37)
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| 20th November | 20th November - the Festival of Christ the King - a recording of the Readings and Sermon from the 8am Eucharist Service, including Fr Barry's Reflections for this Festival - The Kingship of Christ - I have no other way ... (14:01) - or you can listen to the audio of this sermon alone (8:40)
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| 13th November |
a recording of the sermon presented by Fr Barry at the 10am service was also made. You can watch Fr Barry's sermon Rebuild my church... the living temple of God's presence (12:22) - here - or just listen to the audio only here (12:24)
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| 6th November | 6th November - All Saints' Tide - a recording from the 8am Eucharist Service, including Fr Barry's Reflections on All Saints' Tide - All Saints... the mostly forgotten ones reflecting the qualities of Christ ... (30:01) - or you can listen to the audio of Fr Barry's sermon alone (6:41)
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October 2022
| 30th October | 30th October - Twenty First Sunday after Pentecost - this recording is of parts of the 10am Eucharist Service, and includes the Epistle, today's Psalm and Gospel, and Fr Barry's Reflections on this Gospel (Luke 19) - Get out of your tree and discover the living purpose of Christ ... (25:45) - or you can listen to the audio of Fr Barry's sermon alone (10:08)
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| 23rd October | 23rd October - Twentieth Sunday after Pentecost - this recording (33:09) from the 8am Eucharist Service, includes Fr John's Reflections on the Gospel today (Luke 18) - Joyfulness, trust, security.... bringing life to relationships ... - or listen to the audio of Fr John's sermon alone (7:53)
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| 16th October | 16th October - Nineteenth Sunday after Pentecost - this recording (41:08) from the 8am Eucharist Service, includes Fr Barry's Reflections on today's Gospel - How to pray in a time of waiting ... - or listen to the audio of Fr Barry's sermon alone (7:08)
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| 9th October | 9th October - Eighteenth Sunday after Pentecost - this recording (39:47) is of the 8am Eucharist Service, and includes Fr Andrew's Reflections on Luke 17 - Continuing the healing ministry of Jesus... - or listen to the audio of the sermon alone (9:34)
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| 2nd October | 2nd October - Seventeenth Sunday after Pentecost - a recording (42:54) of the 8am Eucharist Service, including Fr Barry's Sermon Forgiveness - beyond calculation, a continual process.... - or listen to the audio of the sermon alone (14:23)
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September 2022
| 25th September | 25th September - Sixteenth Sunday after Pentecost - this recording is of the 8am Eucharist Service, including Fr Barry's Sermon coming together in joy and happiness... after a time of sadness... if reconciliation and renewal are there, it prepares us for our celebration.... (44:51) - or listen to the audio of the sermon alone (13:16)
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| 18th September | 18th September - Fifteenth Sunday after Pentecost - this recording is of the 8am Eucharist Service, including Fr John's Sermon our greatest resource.... carry everything to the Lord in prayer.... (44:51) - or listen to the audio of the sermon alone (9:11)
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| 11th September | 11th September - Fourteenth Sunday after Pentecost - a recording of the 8am Eucharist Service, including the prayers following the death of Queen Elizabeth II and the singing of the God Save the King, and including Fr Barry's Sermon Loss, Recovery, Celebration - the message of the Gospel for us as a community.... (40:43) - or listen to the audio of the sermon alone (10:45)
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| 4th September | -the service this week was not recorded - apologies!
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August 2022
| 14-21-28th August | It is expected that services in these weeks will not be recorded. Click on the links below to listen to or watch earlier services. |
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| 7th August |
7th August - Ninth Sunday after Pentecost - a recording of the 8am Eucharist Service, including Fr Barry's Sermon for where your treasure is, there will your heart be also (Luke 12:34) .... (39:08) - or listen to the audio of the sermon alone (7.22)
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July 2022
| 31st July | 31st July - Eighth Sunday after Pentecost - a recording from the 8am Eucharist Service, including Fr Barry's Sermon a Moment of Grace.... (37:24) - or you can just listen to the audio of the sermon alone (6:15)
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| 24th July | 24th July - Seventh Sunday after Pentecost - there was no recording of services at Christ Church this week - but click on any of the links below to watch or listen to an earlier service! |
| 17th July | 17th July - Sixth Sunday after Pentecost - a recording of the 8am Eucharist Service, which was slightly shortened compared to the usual Eucharist, to allow time for a meeting of the congregation afterwards. The recording includes Fr Barry's Sermon the Hospitality of God - we are all welcomers but are guests too, at the Supper of the Lord (28:43) - or you can just listen to the audio of the sermon (5:42)
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| 10th July | 10th July - Fifth Sunday after Pentecost - a recording of the 8am Eucharist Service, including Fr Barry's Sermon Love your neighbour as yourself - crossing boundaries to embrace the stranger (37:24) - or just listen to the audio of the sermon alone (6:41)
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| 3rd July | 3rd July - Fourth Sunday after Pentecost - the 8am Eucharist Service, including Fr Barry's Sermon the harvest is plentiful, but the labourers are few (44:55) - or just listen to the audio of the sermon (11:32)
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June 2022
| 26th June | 26th June 2022 - Third Sunday after Pentecost - Eucharist Service, including Fr Barry's Sermon If we live by the Spirit, let us also be guided by the Spirit (38:40) - or just listen to the sermon audio (7:17)
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| 19th June | 19th June 2022 - Second Sunday after Pentecost - Eucharist Service, including Fr Andrew's Sermon What are the forces that prevent up from being what God wants us to be? (46:08) - or listen to the audio of the sermon only (11:17)
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| 12th June - Trinity | 12th June 2022 - Trinity Sunday - Eucharist Service, including Fr Graeme's Sermon Trinity- the very esence of God (42:50) - or listen to the audio of the sermon only (13:46)
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| 5th June - Pentecost | 5th June 2022 - Pentecost - Eucharist Service, including Fr Graeme's Sermon Our confidence in the loving arms of God (48:00) - or listen to the audio of the sermon only (11:15)
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May 2022
| 29 May | 29th May 2022 - First Sunday after Ascension - Eucharist Service, including Fr Andrew's Sermon Ascension - a Validation of the Life and Ministry of Jesus (48:24) - or listen to the audio of the sermon only (17:06)
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| 26 May - Ascension | 26th May 2022 - Ascension Day - Eucharist Service, including Fr Barry's Sermon the wrapping paper of religion (39:49) - or listen to the audio of the sermon only (13:27)
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| 22 May | 22nd May 2022 - the Sixth Sunday of Easter - Eucharist Service, including Fr Graeme's Sermon My peace I will give to you - all will be well (34:58) - or listen to the audio of the sermon only (8:21)
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| 15 May | 15th May 2022 - the Fifth Sunday of Easter - Eucharist Service, including the Readings and the Psalm, the Gospel, Fr Graeme's Sermon A new commandment - love one another, and the Intercessions led by Fr John (39:49) - or listen to the audio of the Sermon only (19:29)
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| 8 May | 8th May 2022 - the Fourth Sunday of Easter - Eucharist Service, including the Readings and the Psalm, the Gospel read by Fr John, Fr Graeme's Sermon for the Fourth Sunday of Easter I am the Good Shepherd - listen to my voice, and the Intercessions led by Fr John (34:33) - or listen to the audio of the Sermon only (9:38)
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| 1 May | 1st May 2022 - the Third Sunday of Easter - the two Readings, the Gospel, Fr Graeme's Sermon for the Third Sunday of Easter Disciples and Discipline - feed my sheep, and the Intercessions led by Fr John (27:15) - or listen to the audio of the Sermon only (10:15)
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April 2022
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| 17 April - Easter | 17th April 2022 - Easter Day - the Readings, today's Gospel read by Fr Graeme, his Reflections on Easter Day The Risen Christ goes beyond time, and today's Intercessions led by Fr John (24:30) - or listen to the audio of the Sermon only (10:15)
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| 11-16 April - Holy Week | 11th to 16th April 2022 - Holy Week - services throughout Holy Week were recorded, in whole or part, for use at home - or to allow you to re-visit services or sermons at your leisure. The recordings generally included the Readings, the Gospel, and the Sermon presented by the Celebrant for each service. |
| 10 April - Palm Sunday | 10th April 2022 - Palm Sunday - today's Gospel read by Fr John, and the Passion of our Lord read by Parishioners and the congregation, Fr Graeme's Reflections on Palm Sunday, and today's Intercessions led by Fr John (29:31) - or listen to the audio of the Sermon only (6:34)
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| 3 April | 3rd April 2022 - today's Gospel read by Fr Graeme, the Sermon presented by Fr John - Unconditional love... mothers, fathers, and belonging to our Mother Church - after which Fr John leads the Intercessions (17:10) - or listen to the audio of the Sermon only (8:30)
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| and some special services from 2021.... | ||
** recordings of services during Holy Week & Easter 2021, including many of the Readings, the meditations, the music and the sermons presented in the daily services throughout this special week in the Christian Calendar, are available here. |
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| 25th December 2021 - the Midnight Christmas Mass - Fr Barry - this is a recording of almost all the Midnight Mass, including hymns, the Readings and Psalm, the Gospel and Sermon, prayers and closing organ postlude. Fr Barry's sermon is He became like us... so that we could become like Him. Or you can just listen to the audio of the Gospel and Fr Barry's sermon (8:49).
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December 12th 2021 - Special Christmas Service - this recording includes all the Readings, the congregational and Choir singing, Fr Ron Noone's Homily, and the organ postlude (49:52) .... or just listen to the audio of the Sermon
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