The Shore Community Church

In our on going Genesis series, we have been noticing how the famous account of ‘the fall’ illustrates a deteriorating situation of anxiety, distrust and strife. Perhaps fittingly for Remembrance Sunday, Jamie offers some meditations on the theme of ‘conflict’, linking these to some of the dynamics, and textual details, of ch3:8-15. The enmity between the seed of the woman and that of the snake is seen in a wider symbolic context - the struggle between good and evil; A struggle which, as Aleksandr Solzhenitsyn correctly identified, runs through the heart of every human being.

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Our full Sunday Remembrance service from 12th November 2023.

Message: The Garden Part 4 - Jamie Fredricks

In our on going Genesis series, we have been noticing how the famous account of ‘the fall’ illustrates a deteriorating situation of anxiety, distrust and strife. Perhaps fittingly for Remembrance Sunday, Jamie offers some meditations on the theme of ‘conflict’, linking these to some of the dynamics, and textual details, of ch3:8-15. The enmity between the seed of the woman and that of the snake is seen in a wider symbolic context - the struggle between good and evil; A struggle which, as Aleksandr Solzhenitsyn correctly identified, runs through the heart of every human being.

To find out more about The Shore Community, visit our website: http://www.theshorecommunity.church
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCCIYIaHy0uL57K_OwIJAxUA
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/theshorecommunity
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theshorecommunity/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/shore_church

After last time’s introduction to Genesis chapter 3, Jamie starts to look in more detail at some of the linguistic and theological features of this famous passage - The Serpent, the Tree of the Knowledge of Good and Evil, the nature of the temptation…

As ever, the emphasis needs to be on a deep and nuanced reading, taking care to note what Scripture actually says, and where we might be tempted to assume or infer details. Not all these inferences are wrong… But we need to perhaps hold them with an appropriate ‘lightness’. As we delve into the rich and resonant story, and all the tantalising details and questions, we will be invited to ponder some of the deepest mysteries of the human condition.

To find out more about The Shore Community, visit our website: http://www.theshorecommunity.church
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCCIYIaHy0uL57K_OwIJAxUA
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Our full Sunday service from 5th November 2023.

Message: The Garden Part 3 - Jamie Fredricks

After last time’s introduction to Genesis chapter 3, Jamie starts to look in more detail at some of the linguistic and theological features of this famous passage - The Serpent, the Tree of the Knowledge of Good and Evil, the nature of the temptation…

As ever, the emphasis needs to be on a deep and nuanced reading, taking care to note what Scripture actually says, and where we might be tempted to assume or infer details. Not all these inferences are wrong… But we need to perhaps hold them with an appropriate ‘lightness’. As we delve into the rich and resonant story, and all the tantalising details and questions, we will be invited to ponder some of the deepest mysteries of the human condition.

To find out more about The Shore Community, visit our website: http://www.theshorecommunity.church
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCCIYIaHy0uL57K_OwIJAxUA
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/theshorecommunity
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theshorecommunity/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/shore_church

This week Stuart speaks to us of how all Christian believers are already holy in the sense of having been set apart for the service and worship of God. But this is the work of Jesus by his Holy Spirit. As for "achieving" greater holiness in our personal conduct, this too is the work of Jesus by his Holy Spirit. He alone transforms us into his likeness, step by step, and with his help we can be content to travel at his pace. He does it, not us!

To find out more about The Shore Community, visit our website: http://www.theshorecommunity.church
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCCIYIaHy0uL57K_OwIJAxUA
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Our full Sunday service from 29th October 2023.

Message: Holiness: What Does it Really Mean? - Stuart Robinson

This week Stuart speaks to us of how all Christian believers are already holy in the sense of having been set apart for the service and worship of God. But this is the work of Jesus by his Holy Spirit. As for "achieving" greater holiness in our personal conduct, this too is the work of Jesus by his Holy Spirit. He alone transforms us into his likeness, step by step, and with his help we can be content to travel at his pace. He does it, not us!

To find out more about The Shore Community, visit our website: http://www.theshorecommunity.church
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCCIYIaHy0uL57K_OwIJAxUA
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/theshorecommunity
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theshorecommunity/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/shore_church

Continuing our series in Genesis, Jamie began to look at the story of 'the Fall' in Genesis 3 - Adam, Eve, the Snake, the 'apple' etc - as ever, seeking to dig deeper into these famous stories and perhaps challenge some assumptions.

Many people have seen this account as 'foundational' in some way: but how? Is it a retelling of a historical event, or a parable about the nature of being? How does this story relate to the rest of Scripture and to our reality today? Is the concept of a fallen Creation negative and condemnatory, or insightful and helpful? And finally how might a doctrine of ‘Original Sin’ lead us towards compassionate living, and liberating Good News?

To find out more about The Shore Community, visit our website: http://www.theshorecommunity.church
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCCIYIaHy0uL57K_OwIJAxUA
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Our full Sunday service from 22nd October 2023.

Message: The Garden (Part 2) - Jamie Fredricks

Continuing our series in Genesis, Jamie began to look at the story of 'the Fall' in Genesis 3 - Adam, Eve, the Snake, the 'apple' etc - as ever, seeking to dig deeper into these famous stories and perhaps challenge some assumptions.

Many people have seen this account as 'foundational' in some way: but how? Is it a retelling of a historical event, or a parable about the nature of being? How does this story relate to the rest of Scripture and to our reality today? Is the concept of a fallen Creation negative and condemnatory, or insightful and helpful? And finally how might a doctrine of ‘Original Sin’ lead us towards compassionate living, and liberating Good News?

To find out more about The Shore Community, visit our website: http://www.theshorecommunity.church
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCCIYIaHy0uL57K_OwIJAxUA
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/theshorecommunity
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theshorecommunity/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/shore_church

This week Simon talks to us (his first preach in 10 years!) all about his favourite book of the Bible, Isaiah. Isaiah means "The Lord Saves" and Simon speaks to us of how reading God's word can revitalise us, through his Spirit, and satisfy our thirst for our Saviour.

To find out more about The Shore Community, visit our website: http://www.theshorecommunity.church
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCCIYIaHy0uL57K_OwIJAxUA
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Our full Sunday service from 15th October 2023.

Message: The Lord Saves (Isaiah 55) - Simon Rackstraw

This week Simon talks to us (his first preach in 10 years!) all about his favourite book of the Bible, Isaiah. Isaiah means "The Lord Saves" and Simon speaks to us of how reading God's word can revitalise us, through his Spirit, and satisfy our thirst for our Saviour.

To find out more about The Shore Community, visit our website: http://www.theshorecommunity.church
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCCIYIaHy0uL57K_OwIJAxUA
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/theshorecommunity
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theshorecommunity/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/shore_church