Widcombe Parish, Bath

Mary Udale-Smith Preaching on Ecclesiastes 11:7-14, and Romans 8:18-30, on the topic of how do we know god?

Grace Carter preaching on Ecclesiastes 11:1-6 as part of our family service

Jodie Lintern preaching on Acts 2:1-21 for Pentecost Sunday

Simon Winchcombe preaching on Ecclesiastes 6:12, 12:13 - The problem of ethics - how do we know right from wrong?

Libby Piggott preaching on Ecclesiastes 3:9and 4`:3. The problem of Labour -why are we all working so hard?

Laura Doe preaching on Ecclesiastes 2:1-11 - The problem of Psychology

Mary Udale-Smith Preaching on Ecclesiastes 1:1-18 and Luke 12:13-35, top start off our series in Ecclesiastes with the big topic - The problem of meaning, What is the point in existence?

Laura Doe preaching on John 20:11–18 for easter Sunday

Laura Doe preaching at our palm Sunday family service

Unity 4 - Mary Udale-Smith preaching on Ephesians 4:1-6

Unity 2 - Mary Udale-Smith preaching on 1 Corinthians 12:12-27

Unity 1 - Grace Carter Preaching on John 17:20-23

"Saul meets Jesus" Revd Bruce Goodwin looks at how the one who wanted to arrest others is arrested by God and his whole world view is turned upside down. Acts 9:1-31

"Full of wisdom and the Spirit" Jamie Duncan looks the death of the deacon, Stephen, and the intensification of persecution, led by the young pharisee, Saul. Acts 6:8-15, 7:1, 7:51-8:3, St Matt's, 30 June 2024

'They will know a prophet has been among them?' Revd Judith Harries preaches on Mark 6:1-13 and Ezekiel 2:1-5 7th July 2024

"Growth Management" Acts 6:1-7, St Matt's, 30.6.24 by St Matt's Sermons

"Who is this?" Mary Udale-Smith looks at the story of Jesus calming the storm. Readings: Mark 4:35-41 & 2 Corinthians 6:1-13, St Thomas, 23 June 2024

Libby Piggott preaches on Acts 5:17-42 and the fearlessness of the early Apostles in the face of increasing persecution. St Matt's, 23/6/24

Continuing our series in Acts with the story of Joseph the Levite, Ananias and Sapphira . Acts 4:32-5:11, with Mary Udale-Smith

Revd Nigel Rawlinson preaches on Acts 2:42-3:11 and reflects on key characteristics of the early Church, unity, compassion and prayerfulness.

Revd Judith Harries, 2 June 2024, at St Thomas a Becket Readings: Mark 2:23-3:6 and 2 Corinthians 4:5-6

Mary Udale-Smith preaches on Acts 2:1-21, 37-41 at St Matt's on Pentecost, 19 May, 2024.

Revd Judith Harries preaches on John 15:9-17 and Acts 10:44-48 at St Thomas a Becket church, Widcombe, Sunday 5 May 2024.

'Thomas the Brave' - John 20:24-29 Dorian Baker reflects on how the nickname 'Doubting Thomas' is an unfair way to remember a brave apostle! But also on the blessing Jesus declared that Sunday after the first Easter, on all of us who have believed without seeing him in flesh and blood.

Bruce was speaking on 1 Corinthians 15:12-28 The beginning of the sermon was unfortunately not able to be recorded. However, the bulk of it is here. In the missing section, Bruce described the common assumption this world is all there is and then contrasted this with the way many people actually live!

Jesus stands among his disciples and says "Peace be with you!" St Thomas 7th April 24' John 20:19 -31 Revd Judith Harries

Judith preaches on how Jesus interrupts 'business as usual' in the temple. Readings: Exodus 20:1-17 & John 2:13-22

Jesus Heals the Man Born Blind – Barney Wardale – St Matt's – 3rd February 2024 by St Matt's Sermons

Listen to Tony's talk from Sunday 25th February on what it means to be a follower of Christ, based upon St Mark's Gospel, Chapter 8, verses 31 - 38 and Psalm 22, verses 23-31

Miles speaks on John 5, discussing hope, healing, and waiting. Unfortunately, this recording is missing the first minute or so of Miles' talk.

Judith shares on Colossians 1:15-20 & John 1:1-15.

Water into Wine – Andrew Udale-Smith – St Matt's – 4th February 2024 by St Matt's Sermons

David preaches on today's lectionary readings; Isaiah 61:10-62:3 and Luke 2:15-21, during the morning service at St Thomas à Becket.

Judith preaches on Luke 2:1-14, during the Christmas morning service at St Thomas à Becket.

Mark Nish shares his reflections on our next steps as a church family.

Judith preaches on Isaiah 64:1-9 and Mark 13: 24-37.

Tim speaks on 2 Corinthians 13:11-14 in our whole parish farewell service.

Simon Guillebaud preaches on 2 Corinthians 5:11-21, highlighting how we must live in our privileged position with passioned persuasion. Find out more about Simon’s work at www.simonguillebaud.com

Lynette Teagle speaks on 2 Corinthians 4:7-11, looking at the Paradox, Pain, Presence and Power inherent to a life following Jesus.

Judith Harries explores how the prophet Micah looks beyond the Darkness and into the Light. Lectionary Readings: Micah 3:5-12 Matthew 24:1-14

Tim Buckley speaks on 2 Corinthians 3:3-6 & 4:1-6. To view the Bible Project video Tim plays, go to: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3lfPK2vfC54

David speaks on this week’s Lectionary Readings. Readings: Exodus 33: 12-23 Matthew 22: 15-22

Tim Buckley continues our series as we journey through Corinthians, focussing on 1 Corinthians 13: 1-8, 13 and 14:1-5, 39. To view the Bible Project video Tim plays, go to: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yiHf8klCCc4

Peter Teagle continues our series as we journey through Corinthians, focussing on 1 Corinthians 9:19-23.

Judith speaks on this week’s Lectionary Readings. Readings: Isaiah 56:1,6-8 Matthew 15:21-28

Judith speaks on this week’s lectionary readings, looking at "A new heart and a new spirit". Readings: Ezekiel 18:1-4,25 to end. Matthew 21: 23-32

Journey through Corinthians – “Division… Jesus the Centre" Dorian Baker begins our series as we journey through Corinthians. Dorian looks at the title “Division… Jesus the Centre", focusing on the first 4 chapters of 1 Corinthians.

Reflections on Pilgrimage – ‘Follow me and go’ Mary Udale-Smith completes our series on Pilgrimage. She challenges us to think about how we respond to Jesus' invitation to follow Him, and asks us to reflect on this response. Readings: Matthew 4: 19-22 & Matthew 28:17-20

Reflections on Pilgrimage – “Pilgrim or Tourist?” Andrew Udale-Smith continues our series on Pilgrimage. He challenges us to think about how we are living our lives.. are we walking our paths as pilgrims, or just tourists in this world? Readings: Luke 4:1-14

Judith speaks on this week’s Lectionary Readings and David. Readings: Psalm 145: 8-9, 15-end Matthew 14: 13-21