Parish of Finchampstead and California

A series of three sermons from Rev'd John on Christian Giving.

The Great Opportunity

A series of discussion sessions from January 2011 looking at the resurrection, from Rev'd John.

The Resurrection of Jesus Christ

Interviews with Gill Purchase spokesperson for AG-RAG and Cllr Keith Baker representing Wokingham Borough Council on BBC Radio Berkshire, 24th July 2013

AG-RAG Arborfield Bypass

Professor Keith Ward speaks to the Affirming Liberalism conference in Oxford, 9th February 2008.

Affirming Liberalism Conference - Keith Ward

Recording of Canon Professor Martyn Percy speaking on Why Liberal Churches are Growing to the Affirming Liberalism Conference, recorded 6th June 2009.

A Credible Faith for Growing Churches

Affirming Liberalism - Why Liberal Churches are Growing

A recording of the Affirming Liberalism Conference Service in the Oxford University Church of St Mary the Virgin, recorded 6th June 2009.

Affirming Liberalism Conference Service

Canon Professor Keith Ward speaking on Why the Scientific World View Confirms Liberal Christian Faith, recorded 6th June 2009.

Affirming Liberalism - Why the Scientific World View Confirms Liberal Christian Faith

Journalist and Rector of Dundee University, Jim Spence speaking in the Reporters Notebook segment of Good Morning Scotland, in the aftermath of Halloween disturbances in Kirkton, Dundee.

Jim Spence - Reporters Notebook - 05 - 11 - 2022 - BBC Sounds

Recording of an interview given by Ed Sampson after vandalism of the windows at St James'.

Ed Sampson On Phil Kennedy 3rd April 2014

Recording of a panel discussion on Food Banks and Credit Unions led by Canon John Edwards, as part of the Lent Lecture series 2014.

Food Banks And Credit Unions

In the first of our 2015 lecture series, member of St John's Church Crowthorne, Ken Perrett talks about how a visit to the Holy Land led to him spending three months living with a Palestinian family in a West Bank refugee camp, and his work with Kairos Britain. http://www.kairosbritain.org.uk/

Right and Wrong in the Occupied West Bank

In the second of the 2015 Lent Lecture Series, Rev'd Canon Andrew Marsden speaks about anointing both in the bible and today.

Anointed Saviour, Anointed People

The annual Friends of St James lecture from September 2014. Rev'd Canon John Edwards talks about the Book of Revelation.

All Is Revealed

Rosemary Pearce, the Diocesan Secretary of the Oxford Diocese, explores the way in which we use our money. Rosemary was a member of the national working party which produced the "Giving for Life" parish resources, which helps churches review their approach to giving an generosity, in a context of discipleship.

Lent Talks 2017

Use of Money

As data from key agencies confirms that 2016 was the hottest year on record, Dave Bookless comes to speak to us about how we might live our lives justly, in light of a changing environment. Dave has spoken on creation care at numerous conferences, colleges and churches in over thirty countries across five continents. Dave and his wife founded A Rocha UK in 2001, an environmental organisation with a Christian Ethos, and Dave now serves as the National Director.

Living Justly in a Changing Environment

Interview about the Arborfield Traveller Encampment, Thursday 24th August 2017.

Arborfield Traveller Encampment - BBC Radio Berkshire

A challenge from Rev'd John before the 2010 General Election

Election Sermon

A recording of the sermon given by the Bishop of Oxford, the Rt Rev'd John Pritchard on Palm Sunday, 28th March 2010, at a service to rededicate St James' following the restoration and conservation work.

Palm Sunday Rededication of St James Finchampstead

A recording of the sermon given by the Bishop of Reading, Rt Rev'd Stephen Cottrell at the Civic Service held on 18th July 2010 as part of the Celebration Week following the restoration and conservation of St James'.

Sermon for the Civic Service to Celebrate the Restoration of St James Finchampstead

St James' Day, 25th July 2010 was Rev'd Richard's last service as Priest-in-Charge of St James'. This is a recording of his final sermon, and his presentation to the Churchwardens.

Rev'd Richards Final Sermon at St James

At the end of his final service, Ed Sampson, along with Nicky Alder and Karen Remmington give a tribute to Rev'd Richard and present him with gifts.

A Tribute to Revd Richard

Part 1 of a series of three sermons from Rev'd John on Christian Giving.

The Great Opportunity Part 1 - First to the Lord

Part 2 of a series of three sermons from Rev'd John on Christian Giving.

The Great Opportunity Part 2 - Following Jesus

Part 3 of a series of three sermons from Rev'd John on Christian Giving.

The Great Opportunity Part 3 - God Loves a Cheerful Giver

A little treat that I've found by virtue of moving files to a new computer, a recording of the choir of St James' singing Evensong back in April 2009 at the Abbey Church of St Alban

Evensong @  St. Albans Cathedral - April 2009

The first of a series of discussion sessions from January 2011 looking at the resurrection, from Rev'd John.

The Resurrection of Jesus Christ - The Gospels Part 1

The second of a series of discussion sessions from January 2011 looking at the resurrection, from Rev'd John.

The Resurrection of Jesus Christ - The Gospels Part 2

The third of a series of discussion sessions from January 2011 looking at the resurrection, from Rev'd John.

The Resurrection of Jesus Christ - Paul

The fourth of a series of discussion sessions from January 2011 looking at the resurrection, from Rev'd John.

The Resurrection of Jesus Christ - Transformation Then, Transformation Now

Dr Anthony Seldon, Master of Wellington College, Crowthorne talks about Wellbeing and Meditation as part of the 2011 Lent Lecture Season.

Wellbeing and Meditation

Professor John Wyatt, Professor of Ethics and Perinatology at University College London speaks about Medicine, Technology and the Future of Humanity as part of the 2011 Lent Lecture season.

Medicine, Technology and the Future of Humanity

Recording of the St James' Finchampstead and St Mary and St John's California Confirmation Service, held in Wellington College Chapel, Summer 2011.

Confirmation Service

Our Lent Lecture series for 2012 was launched by an excellent lecture from our new Bishop of Reading, Rt Rev’d Andrew Proud talking about his time in Africa, and what he learnt from his time there and what the Church in Berkshire can learn.

What We Can Learn From Africa

The second lecture in our 2012 series was from our own Rev’d John Edwards, and is a fascinating review of the history of the Book of Common Prayer, in this the 350th anniversary of the 1662 prayer book that is still in use today.

Dearly Beloved - The Book of Common Prayer and the State of England

The third lecture of our 2012 series is from Andrew Fellows of the L’Abri Fellowship in Hampshire, with his personal view of the current situation in Europe between Christians, Muslims and Modernity. Does Christianity or Islam have a future in Europe?

Christians Muslims Atheists - The Struggle for the Heart of Europe

Martin Cooper of interdenominational organisation Navigators gave us an inspiring lecture exploring how we can continue our Christian lives into the second part of life. Using examples from the bible of people who are remembered most for things that they did towards the end of life, and a few where they lost their way he gives us everybody a chance to consider whether their best spiritual years may still be ahead.

I've Started So I'll Finish - Living as a Christian through Middle Age and Beyond

In the fifth of our Lent Lecture series, Martin Hughes, an Oxford Graduate in Ancient History and Theology and former lecturer at Durham University takes us on a journey through the archeology of ancient Israel and explores how this relates to the stories we have in the Old Testament.

Is the Bible True - The Battle for Ancient Israel

This year we have a sixth, bonus lecture presented by the well known presenter of Channel 4 News Jon Snow. Jon gave an interesting and inspiring talk on the subject of “The Media: Why the Worst May Be Over, and the Best is Yet to Come”. Jon looks at how the technology that brings us the news has changed over his career, right up to the changes to the news brought about by camera phones and social media.

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