... 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 usually made using a single camera, and are made LIVE in the church, so some background and congregational noise IS often audible from time to time - even occasional pigeons and sirens, which can be quite noisy!! - so your volume controls may need to be adjusted. Because some of the Eucharist takes place in the Sanctuary against the background of the magnificent Sanctuary Window, the quality of the lighting in the recordings can sometimes be difficult to manage - especially on very bright mornings when the for the morning sun streams into the Sanctuary.... but the recording difficulty is a small price to pay for the beauty of the Sanctuary Window as a backdrop to our services.
The recordings of full Eucharist Services begin with the opening Prayers, and continue through the usual service including the appointed Readings, the Psalm (if used, and usually spoken), the Gospel, the Sermon, the Intercessions, and the Blessing and Dismissal that concludes the service. Recordings of part Services usually include the Readings, then Gospel and the sermon presented by the Celebrant for the particular 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. The most recent recordings are at the TOP of the listing below; scroll down the page to find the date or service you are looking for. Some earlier sermons are available to watch here.
(L to R) - Fr Lankiri, Fr Barry Fr Andrew, Rev'd Jen, and Fr John |
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October 2024
| 20th October |  20th September - the 22nd Sundy after Pentecost - a recording (21:56) taken from the 8am Morning Eucharist, when Fr Lankiri was Celebrant and Preacher, includings the Readings and Gospel, and his Reflections on ths Gospel (Mark 10:35-45) - "... You, as the foundations of the church, are called to be of service to others..."
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| 13th October | 13th September - Foundation Day - a recording (37:54) of the full 8am Morning Eucharist, when Fr Andrew was Celebrant and Preacher, and his Reflections on ths Gospel (Matthew 7: 24-29) - "the best foundation for human house-building is Jesus Christ ..."
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| 6th October |
... and on this Sunday the sermon at the 10am Eucharist service, given by Fr Barry, was also recorded (9:49) - the earth is our common home - Holy Francis, pray for us - you can watch this recording here! (* the recording includes a special Organ Postlude by visiting organist Tom Healey) |
September 2024
| 29th September | 29th September - the Nineteenth Sunday after Pentecost - a recording (23:27) taken from the 8am Morning Eucharist, including the Welcome, the Prayer of the Day, the Readings and Gospel, and Fr Lankiri's Reflections on today's Gospel (Mark 9 verses 38-50) - "no matter how successful we are in Ministry, all the honour and all the glory should go to Jesus ..."
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15th & 22nd September |
... the services on these two Sundays will not be recorded - apologies! |
Wednesday 11th September |
Wednesday 11th September - Wednesday Morning Eucharist - a recording (10:21) taken from the10am Eucharist on Wednesday 11th September, including the Gospel and Fr Lankiri's Reflections on today's Gospel (Luke 6 verses 20-26) - "may we all stand against the injustices of this world, until the Lord returns again in His Glory..."
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| 8th September | 8th September - The Sixteenth Sunday after Pentecost - a recording (27:13) taken from the 8am Eucharist, including the Readings, and Fr Lankiri's Reflections on today's Gospel (Mark 7 verses 24-37) - "What is our excuse for not approaching Jesus? His Grace is sufficient for all of us!."
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| 1st September | 1st September - The Fifteenth Sunday after Pentecost - a recording (24:43) from the 8am Eucharist, including the Readings, and Fr Lankiri's Reflections on today's Gospel (Mark 7 verses 1-8 and 14-23) - "Who do you consider to be "unclean" today? The Lord is asking us to go and to minister to them..."
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August 2024
| 25 th August | 25th August - The Fourteenth Sunday after Pentecost - a recording (23:37) taken from the 8am Eucharist, including the Readings, and Fr Lankiri's Reflections on today's Gospel (John 6 verses56-69) - where can we go? You have the words of eternal life... "
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| 18 th August | 18th August - The Thirteenth Sunday after Pentecost - a recording (41:55) of the full 8am Eucharist, including all the Prayers and the Readings, and Fr Lankiri's Reflections on today's Gospel (John 6 verses 51-58) - perhaps we are living in our own wilderness... but Jesus says "Come to Me..."
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| 11 th August | 11th August - The Twelfth Sunday after Pentecost - a recording (23:31) from the 8am Eucharist, including the Readings, and Fr Lankiri's Reflections on today's Gospel (John 6 verses35, 41-51) - "differences will always exist... but may these help us to discern God's message to all of us - today, tomorrow and for ever... "
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| 4th August | 4th August - The Eleventh Sunday after Pentecost - a recording (27:11) of parts of the 8am Eucharist, including the Readings, and Fr Lankiri's Reflections on today's Gospel (John 6 verses 1-21) - "What are you chasing after? ... If we have Jesus, we have all that we need in our lives..." |
July 2024
| 28th July | 28th July - The Tenth Sunday after Pentecost - a recording (23:51) from the 8am Eucharist, including the Prayer of the Day, the Readings, and Fr Lankiri's Reflections on today's Gospel (John 6 verses 1-21) - "I am" - today we met Jesus... .
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| 21st July | 21st July - The Ninth Sunday after Pentecost - a recording (21:26)taken from the 8am Eucharist, including the Prayer of the Day, the Readings, and Fr Lankiri's Reflections on today's Gospel (Mark 6:30-34 and 53-56) - we who seek to live in God's Kingdom, here and now, must follow Jesus' subversion of worldly power and worldly wealth... .
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| 14th July | there was no recording of services for this day - apologies! |
| 7th July | 7th July - The Seventh Sunday after Pentecost - a recording (23:21)taken from the 8am Eucharist, including the Prayers and Readings, and Fr Lankiri's Reflections on today's Gospel (Mark 6:1-13) - Lord bless us all that we may be able to see God in the simplicities and ordinaries of our lives... .
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June 2024
| 30th June | 30th June - The Sixth Sunday after Pentecost - a recording (43:57) of the full 8am Eucharist, including the Prayers and Readings, and Fr Lankiri's Reflections on today's Gospel (Mark 5: 21-31) - Trust in the Lord - God's timing is always perfect...
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| 23rd June | 23rd June - The Fifth Sunday after Pentecost - a recording (25:40) from the 8am Eucharist, including the welcoming Prayers, the Readings, the Psalm and the Gospel, and Fr Lankiri's Reflections on today's Gospel (Mark 4:26-34) - God does care.... and His Grace is sufficient for all of us... - and the final Blessing.
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| 16th June | 16th June - The Fourth Sunday after Pentecost - a recording (25:03) from the 8am Eucharist, including the welcoming Prayers, the Readings, the Psalm and the Gospel, and Fr Lankiri's Reflections on today's Gospel (Mark 4:26-34) - Be still... and know that I am God... - and the final Blessing.
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| 9th June | 9th June - The Third Sunday after Pentecost - a recording (25:35) from the 8am Eucharist, including all the welcoming Prayers, the Readings, the Psalm and the Gospel, and Fr Lankiri's Reflections on today's Gospel (Mark 4:20-35) We have a brother in Jesus - who is always with us, for all of us - and the final Blessing.
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| 2nd June | 2nd June - The Day of Thanksgiving for the Institution of Holy Communion - Corpus Christi - a recording (49:38) of the 8am Eucharist, including all the Prayers and Readings, the Psalm and the Gospel, and Fr Lankiri's Reflections on today's Gospel (Mark 14:12-16 & 22-26) Thanksgiving for the Institution of Holy Communion - Corpus Christi - and the final Blessing.
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Holy Week and Easter 2024
| 31st March | Easter Day -
a recording (29:50) of the 8am Easter Day Eucharist, including the Readings, the Psalm, and Gospel, and Fr Lankiri's Reflection on Easter Day.
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| 25-30th March | Holy Week (from Monday in Holy Week to Saturday in Holy Week) - most of the services through Holy Week were recorded, and you'll find details of the services and can can watch the recorded services here. |
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Christmas 2023
| 10th December | Cristmas Carol Service Day 2023 the Festival of Nine Lessons and Carols - the traditional service to welcome Christmas. This recording (56:24) includes all the readings and carols sung by the congregation and choir, and concludes with Organist Winton Barry playing the Hallelujah Chorus from Handel's Messiah.
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