Hinde Street Methodist Church, London: Recent Episodes
Hinde Street Methodist Church, London
Sermons from Hinde Street Methodist Church, London, the home of Methodism in the West End of London.
This Sunday, we heard from Deacon Ruth Yorke on the formation of community and the importance of recognising each other's parts in the body of God.
Listen until the end of the episode to also hear a message from Alan and Caroline from the Wednesday & Thursday Club, an outreach programme at Hinde Street that has a decades-long history of creating welcome for those experiencing homelessness.
On Sunday September 15th, our 11am Worship involved reflecting on the themes of justice and poverty. We would like to thank our guest speaker, Hannah Fremont-Brown, for reflecting on the topic in dialogue with the Beatitudes from Matthew's gospel, and for introducing us to the Let's End Poverty initiative.
Let's End Poverty is social justice movement encouraging us all to 'act now for a future where poverty can't keep anyone down'. The initiative consists of both individual supporters and partner organisations (such as The Methodist Church and The Trussell Trust), and works towards the goal of a financially secure future for all in various ways. Currently, a focus of theirs is to ensure that tackling poverty is a priority for the new Labour government.
In this episode, Hannah first speaks on the Let's End Poverty movement, which is followed by a brief musical break. After this break, Hannah proceeds with her reflection on Beatitudes.
At our annual Partnership Service with the Kreuzkirche in Leipzig, we heard two sermons on Matthew 6: 25-34. These sermons were written by Kreuzkirche’s Rev Katrin Roscher and Hinde Street’s Rev Peter Cornick.
At this service, we also shared in prayer and reflected on the meaning of partnership, the importance of which is keenly felt by us all under the current circumstances of rising uncertainty in Europe and the world.
We thank you all, at Hinde Street and at Leipzig’s Kreuzkirche, for your continuing commitment to this friendship and to Christian unity.
Ruth Yorke preaches on the growing of a congregation and reflects on what we might understand growth to look like.
“I don’t want to complain, but…” Ruth Yorke reflects on those moments when, despite our faith, we can’t help but feel discontent in big or small ways - and how we can remind ourselves to trust God even when we cannot see his plan.
“Lord, I believe: help my unbelief!” (Mark 9:24)
John Swarbrick preaches on the relationship between memory, history, tradition and God.
"To be a Christian, to give voice to alternative values, to live with radically different priorities, is to live in the present, with hope for the future, because we remember the significance of the past—of what God in Christ has done for us and is for us."
Katherine Fox preaches on the importance of those fragments we often forget about and discard.
Alison McMillan preaches at Nigel Cowgill's leaving service at Hinde Street Methodist Church on July 21st.
On May 20th, we were sad to announce the death of the Rev David Cruise. David was a much-loved minister at Hinde Street, as well as Superintendent of the West London Mission between 1991 – 2001. He returned to worship at Hinde Street during his retirement.
Following a cremation and funeral on Friday 27th of June, we were all welcomed by Rev Peter Cornick to a service of thanksgiving for the life and ministry of Rev David Cruise.
At this service, an address was given by Phil Hoar, who reminded us of the possibility of reconciling our lasting love for those who have passed with the act of moving forward by finding a new way to love.
We were joined at our 2024 Pride Service by Sally Rush, the Learning & Development Officer at the Methodist Church. In her touching sermon, Sally invites us to ‘discover the radical healing and compassion of Christ that wants you to be all you are without thinking you have to change your sexuality or gender identity.’
Hinde Street Methodist Church is an inclusive and affirming church - we believe God's love is for all, always.
John Swarbrick preaches on how we might embrace what he calls 'a doctrine of the original blessing' as opposed to the doctrine of the original sin.
Helen Cornick preaches on the Sabbath, a day that marks both rest and salvation, and how we observe and relate to it in our modern lives.
Rev Peter Cornick speaks about peace and how it is our task to practice love and forgiveness - even in the difficult times we are facing, and even when peace seems impossible.
Sam Walker speaks on the devastation faced by the people of Gaza and on the beginning of Lent.
Rev Peter Cornick preaches on following Christ in our everyday lives, and on welcoming others to practice their faith with us and beside us.
Hinde Street was proud to welcome The Reverend Dr. Leslie Griffiths to deliver our annual Soper sermon this January. On this special occasion, Leslie reminisces about the five years of friendship he shared with his colleague Donald Soper in the 90s, and speaks on the the value of Christian teachings and traditions in the modern world.
Read more: https://www.hindestreet.org.uk/soper-service-2024/
Hinde Street and St. Marylebone Parish Church continue their tradition of a pulpit swap - this time, we welcome Rev Katy Hacker Hughes to preach for us, while Peter Cornick visits St. Marylebone in turn. We value this tradition as a way for us Methodists and Anglicans to forge connections across denominations, all under one loving God.
Richard Shepley preaches on what it means to experience a calling, and what it means follow God today.
Deacon Ruth Yorke preaches at our annual Toy Service as we gather gifts for the less fortunate.
James Cruddas is back at Hinde Street to speak about how we can all make good investments with the gifts and graces given to us by God.
On Remembrance Sunday (12/11) the sermon at the 11am worship was delivered by Kerry Scarlett, the Vice-President of the Methodist Conference. Kerry spoke eloquently on the experiences of trauma, displacement, guilt and fragmentation in the face of violence both in the past and in the present.
Alongside her appointment as Vice-President, Kerry also acts as the Learning & Development Officer for the West Midlands Methodist region and as co-founder of the West Midlands Anti-Slavery Network and Adavu. We encourage you to support Adavu by following them on social media and considering a donation.
Cover art by Rev Jenny Spouge.
Matt Forsyth from All We Can, a Methodist international development & emergency relief organisation, speaks on charity in a special sermon delivered at our Harvest service. All collections from this service were donated to All We Can, along with which we also gathered Harvest gifts of food for the Euston Foodbank.
"I do not need you to fear me, despise me, be jealous, or pity me. What I need from you is for you to see me, to hear me, and to walk with me."
In honour of Black History Month 2023, Hinde Street had the privilege to host Margaret Greer, a National Officer at the trade union UNISON who also acts as Labour councillor in Enfield, and as London District Representative to the Methodist Church Conference. This Sunday (22/10), Margaret delivered a thoughtful, evocative, and informative reflection on Black History Month. She spoke about the role of Black History in Britain, taking on leadership roles in professional and religious spheres as a black woman, and the importance of the ongoing fight for equality, diversity and inclusion.
Revered Peter Cornick reflects on the Christian journey as Hinde Street welcomes two new members.
This Sunday we say goodbye to Deacon Belinda Letby. We wish her and Andrew all the best in their retirement.
At this week's Pride Service, Reverend Peter Cornick spoke with Local Preacher Richard Shepley about life in church as an LGBT+ individual.
David Thompson preaches at Hinde Street one last time. We say goodbye to David and Sarah and wish them all the best with their new life in Gloucestershire.
Hear our guest speakers Annekathrin and Matthias from Hinde Street's sister church in Leipzig reflect on the important ministry work they do as mission partners in South Africa.
This week, Hinde Street was proud to host Sarah Edwards, the Executive Director of the JustMoney Movement who agreed to talk to us about tax justice.
Deacon Belinda Letby preaches on God's persevering story of love and justice for us all (8/1/23).
Preached as part of Hinde Street online worship on 18 April 2021. The reading was Luke 24: 36b-48.
Preached as part of Hinde Street online worship on 11 April 2021. The readings were Acts 4:32-35, John 20:19-31 and Psalm 133.
Preached as part of Hinde Street online worship on Easter Day 2021. The readings for today were Acts 10: 34-43 and Mark 16: 1-8
Preached on Palm Sunday, 28 March 2021, as part of Hinde Street online worship. The readings today were Psalm 118 v1-2, 19-29, and Mark 11 v1-11.
Preached as part of Hinde Street online worship on Sun 21 March. Today’s readings were:Jeremiah 31: 31-34, Psalm 119, and John 12: 20-33.
Preached as part of Hinde Street online worship on 28 February 2021. Gospel: Mark 8:31-38