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A thriving, friendly, Bible-centred church in the heart of the community

We are an independent evangelical church, made up of local people from many different walks of life and stages of faith.

Whether you’re familiar with Christian things and looking for a local church, or very unsure about God but wanting to find out more, we’d love to welcome you to Grace Church.

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Although rooted in historical events, the news about Jesus is relevant today because it is “for all people.” Whoever you are, whatever you have done, whatever has happened to you, Jesus is good news for you.

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Sermons
Proverbs 9 - Addictive Habits
Proverbs 9 - Addictive Habits

This Sunday is a topical Sunday and Dave Cornish, Associate Pastor at Hope Church Sutton, is preaching at both services on Proverbs 9 - Addictive Habits

2 Timothy 3:10–17 - All Sufficient
2 Timothy 3:10–17 - All Sufficient

We’re continuing a new series at the 4:30pm service in the book of 2 Timothy, and this Sunday, Senior Pastor, Sam Williamson, is preaching on 2 Timothy 3:10–17 - All Sufficient

Daniel 5 - God rules in judgement
Daniel 5 - God rules in judgement

We’re continuing our series at the 10am service in the book of Daniel - ‘Our God Reigns’, and this Sunday, one of our elders, Martin Reynolds, is preaching on Daniel 5 - God rules in judgement

2 Timothy 3:1–9 - Terrible Times and Terrible People
2 Timothy 3:1–9 - Terrible Times and Terrible People

We’re continuing a new series at the 4:30pm service in the book of 2 Timothy, and this Sunday, Senior Pastor, Sam Williamson, is preaching on 2 Timothy 3:1–9 - Terrible Times and Terrible People

Daniel 4 - God rules in salvation
Daniel 4 - God rules in salvation

We’re continuing our series at the 10am service in the book of Daniel - ‘Our God Reigns’, and this Sunday, Assistant Pastor, Tim Guest, is preaching on Daniel 4 - God rules in salvation

2 Tim 2:14-26 - Correctly handling the word of truth
2 Tim 2:14-26 - Correctly handling the word of truth

We’re continuing a new series at the 4:30pm service in the book of 2 Timothy, and this Sunday, one of our elders, Matthew Gill, is preaching on 2 Tim 2:14-26 - Correctly handling the word of truth

Daniel 3 - Living courageously for the God who rules
Daniel 3 - Living courageously for the God who rules

We’re continuing our series at the 10am service in the book of Daniel - ‘Our God Reigns’, and this Sunday, Carl Laferton, is preaching on Daniel 3 - Living courageously for the God who rules

2 Tim 2:1-13 - The suffering gospel servant
2 Tim 2:1-13 - The suffering gospel servant

We’re continuing a new series at the 4:30pm service in the book of 2 Timothy, and this Sunday, Senior Pastor, Sam Williamson, is preaching on 2 Tim 2:1-13 - The suffering gospel servant

Daniel 2 - The God who reveals he rules
Daniel 2 - The God who reveals he rules

We’re continuing our series at the 10am service in the book of Daniel - ‘Our God Reigns’, and this Sunday, Assistant Pastor, Tim Guest, is preaching on Daniel 2 - The God who reveals He rules.

2 Timothy 1:8-18 - Not Ashamed
2 Timothy 1:8-18 - Not Ashamed

We’re continuing a new series at the 4:30pm service in the book of 2 Timothy, and this Sunday, Senior Pastor, Sam Williamson, is preaching on 2 Timothy 1:8-18 - Not Ashamed

Daniel 1:1-21 - Living distinctively for the God who reigns
Daniel 1:1-21 - Living distinctively for the God who reigns

We’re continuing a new series in the book of Daniel - ‘Our God Reigns’, and this Sunday, Assistant Pastor, Tim Guest, is preaching on Daniel 1:1-21 - Living distinctively for the God who reigns.

2 Timothy 1:1-7 - Word and Faith
2 Timothy 1:1-7 - Word and Faith

We’re starting a new series at the 4:30pm service in the book of 2 Timothy, and this Sunday, Senior Pastor, Sam Williamson, is preaching on 2 Timothy 1:1-7 - Word and Faith.

Daniel 1:1-2 - Our God Reigns
Daniel 1:1-2 - Our God Reigns

We’re starting a new series at the 10am service in the book of Daniel - ‘Our God Reigns’, and this Sunday, Assistant Pastor, Tim Guest, is preaching on Daniel 1:1-2.

Making Jesus Known Blog…

Making Jesus Known
Distinctive Hope - Lizzie Laferton
Distinctive Hope - Lizzie Laferton

Springing from our Sunday mornings in the book of Daniel, Lizzie Laferton explores the 'Distinctive Hope' that characterises Daniel and friends, and the witness it is to the watching world. They have a hope that isn't tied to the things of this world and doesn't falter when the things of this world perish, spoil or fade, or the people of this world persecute, sin against us or prove false. Such a hope enables living that stands out. Read more...

Loving London with the Gospel - REVIVE 2024 Main sessions:
Loving London with the Gospel - REVIVE 2024 Main sessions:

REVIVE 2024 was the 20th annual gathering of all the Co-Mission churches for a weekend of Bible teaching, worship and fun for all-ages. Below we’ll compile the videos from the main sessions as they’re released so you can rewatch them - or watch them for the first time if you missed them. This year’s theme was Loving London with the Gospel.

Being People of Peace in the Culture Wars - Tim Farron
Being People of Peace in the Culture Wars - Tim Farron

Tim Farron recently gave a special lecture at week one of the Keswick Convention on ‘Being People of Peace in the Culture Wars’. Watch the recording on their YouTube Channel

In an age of polarisation and 'culture war', how can Christians engage politically whilst remaining faithful to the gospel? How do we run a different race - seeking to be loving and curious rather than fearful and hostile? How might our public square be transformed by people of faith living out the fruit of the Spirit? Let's be encouraged: with God's help, there is a better way.

Table Talk Podcast: The Chistian Faith of the England Team
Table Talk Podcast: The Chistian Faith of the England Team

Following the heartbreak of England’s triumphant loss to Spain in the Euros final, listen to a Table Talk Podcast episode on the Christian Faith of some of the players in the England Team and the positives of Gareth Southgate’s leadership.

Reaching London for Christ
Reaching London for Christ

Here’s a series of videos that were put together for the recent Co-Mission REVIVE weekend which set out the gospel need in London and stirs us up to pray and to go.

Wheat and Weeds – One Family’s Reflections on Matthew 13
Wheat and Weeds – One Family’s Reflections on Matthew 13

Lizzie Laferton shares her family’s reflections on the parable of the wheat and weeds… she helps us to reflect on God's sovereignty and patience; and both the urgency of warning about judgment and the joy of inviting others to eternal life with Christ.

Podcast recommendation: The Suprising Rebirth of belief in God
Podcast recommendation: The Suprising Rebirth of belief in God

Could the tide of faith be ready to come in again in our generation?

This long-form documentary podcast presented by Justin Brierley, tells the story of why new atheism grew old and secular thinkers are considering Christianity again. Find out more about this excellent resource…

Was Luther "Living His Truth"? Responding to The Rest is History…
Was Luther "Living His Truth"? Responding to The Rest is History…

Listen to the excellent Speak Life podcast where Glen Scrivener, Amy Mantravadi and Mike Reeves discuss the recent Martin Luther series on The Rest is History podcast, hosted by Tom Holland and Dominic Sandbrook.

Making Jesus Known: God’s Storytellers
Making Jesus Known: God’s Storytellers

History shows us that we humans are story-tellers: From ancient epics to modern-day Instagram reels, from historical tomes to newspapers, we’re always telling stories! How can we grow in sharing God’s story more instinctively and effectively?

“When God’s people bear witness to God’s wonderful deeds in rescuing them, they put on display his unfailing love, and he receives the thanks and praise that he deserves.“

Making Jesus Known: Look at How Jesus Did It – Part 2
Making Jesus Known: Look at How Jesus Did It – Part 2

This is the second of two posts where Lizzie Laferton reflects on how Jesus himself shows us that good-news-sharing is hard, hospitable, humble and hopeful.

In this week’s post we’ll consider how good-news-sharing is hospitable, humble and hopeful.

Making Jesus Known: Look at How Jesus Did It – Part 1
Making Jesus Known: Look at How Jesus Did It – Part 1

This is the first of two posts where Lizzie Laferton reflects on how Jesus himself shows us that good-news-sharing is hard, hospitable, humble and hopeful.

This post we’ll consider how good-news-sharing is hard.

Sycamores, Stumps and Springboards
Sycamores, Stumps and Springboards

How can we use the natural world as a springboard to scriptural conversation? Find out more from the many examples throughout the Bible… 

Seeing Sheep: Some reflections on Matthew 10 - Lizzie Laferton
Seeing Sheep: Some reflections on Matthew 10 - Lizzie Laferton

What might it take for us to proclaim the kingdom message as boldly and fearlessly as the disciples were called to do in Matthew 10? 

Lizzie helps us see the transformative effect of seeing people as Jesus saw them, of looking on people with compassion, of recognizing them as sheep.

Following Jesus together: Passionately, Courageously, Increasingly

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