How easy is it for your schedule to crowd out space for stillness and peace? Most days feel like a constant press to do more, fit more in, and keep up. Yet Jesus invites us into a different way of living. A rhythm that values connection over checklists. As I write this, I’m about to head off on leave for a month. This means I’m trying to squeeze as … Read More
Jesus Is Risen
Friday April 3 – Good Friday of the Lord’s Passion Sunday April 5, 2026 – The Resurrection of the Lord What if the first people at the tomb expected nothing at all? Easter is sometimes dismissed as a comforting myth, a story believers tell because they want it to be true. But John’s account points in the opposite direction. The … Read More
Alpha – Who can you invite?
Who in your life might be open to exploring faith if only someone invited them? Our church is about to ‘set the table’ for our next Alpha course, starting at the end of April. We would love to need a ‘bigger table’! All it takes is a simple invitation: “Would you like to come to Alpha with me?”. What is … Read More
in God’s Power and Presence
Have you noticed how life challenges tend to focus us on what we have to do, rather than our God who is with us? A friend shared something with me this week that encouraged me. We were sitting with the Great Commission in Matthew 28: Then Jesus came to them and said, “All authority in heaven and on earth has … Read More
lent and 40 days of Prayer
Lent is a time Christians from many different traditions prepare for Easter by fasting and giving up something for Lent. To fast means we don’t eat something we like or don’t engage in some activity we prefer. Fasting can be a way of saying ‘no’ to something important to us, so we can say ‘yes’ to God who we love … Read More
What can God do when we ‘Give It a Go’?
What are you like when it comes to trying new things with faith and trust in God? Many of us find this hard, especially as we get older. That’s surprising, given how often we’ve seen God come through for us. As we look ahead at Unley Park Baptist Church, one simple question is shaping our prayers and plans: what can … Read More
What Are You Hungry For This Year?
What are you spiritually hungry for this year? Recently, our 5:30 PM youth and young adults service explored this theme: Hungry for God. If you missed it, you missed an extraordinary night. (The next 5:30 PM service is on the first Sunday of the month—Feb 1.) Here’s the challenge: physical hunger demands attention. Spiritual hunger can be ignored. But when people … Read More
When Do You Need God With You?
Lent Readings “the Lord himself will give you a sign: The virgin will conceive and give birth to a son, and will call him Immanuel” Isaiah 7:14 When do you need God with you? When life feels overwhelming? When the odds are stacked against you? King Ahaz did. He was a bad king in a terrible spot. His nation faced attack from a … Read More
Where Is our hope?
Lent readings: First reading: Isaiah 11:1-10 Psalm: Psalm 72:1-7, 18-19 Second reading: Romans 15:4-13 Gospel: Matthew 3:1-12 Where Is our hope? It’s easy to lose hope today. Wars, rising costs, global tensions, mental health struggles, culture wars—the list goes on. Optimism feels like it has disappeared. When I was younger, people believed science would solve everything. Now, it seems science … Read More
Who are your 3 by 3?
Who do you invite to church and our events? We want to encourage you to invite your friends and family to our opportunities. Alpha has this wonderful idea which can help: have 3 by 3 invitations. Invite 3 people who will probably say yes, 3 people who might say yes, and 3 people who will probably say no. Its easy … Read More