A group of smiling young adults on the platform in Emmanuel church

Living in Love and Faith – update

31 October 2025 A lot has been happening in recent weeks in the realm of ‘Living in Love and Faith’, the Church of England’s document on human sexuality, and we wanted to make you aware of recent developments. On 15 October the House of Bishops issued a press update which caused considerable dismay to those ... Read more

Black History Month image featuring lots of female black icons portrayed in solarized colours

Let your light shine

Revd Bev Thomas shares her reflection marking our celebration of Black History Month on 8 October 2023.

Gill and June stand smiling outside Emmanuel church

Prayers of Love and Faith

Nick Bundock, Gill and June share what it means and their hopes for the future, in a church truly for everyone.

Outside photo of Emmanuel church, with inset of John Bell, who has grey hair and a grey goatee. He is smiling and wearing a bright red jumper over a purple striped shirt

An evening with John Bell

Friday, 13 September 2024

This evening is the prelude to the Radical Love conference being hosted by St James and Emmanuel on Saturday 14 September.

Nick Buncock wears a a dark blue fleece as he sits ready to share his reflection. There is a potted plant and a painting of Jesus in the background.

Marked out by tragedy, set free by forgiveness

Nick Bundock reflects on Luke 14: 1-6 and shares what radical love looks like. Hilary Lowe reads the passage.