A lot has happened over the last year. This week, the vicar pauses to take stock of what has happened, and forward to what God might be doing amongst us.

It's easy to see structures and challenges of the secular world as separate from the concerns of the Church; but of course, everything belongs to God, and sometimes it's the role of His people to speak truth to power.

Salt changes everything it is mixed with; it flavours, heals and preserves. Jesus plays on all these levels of meaning when comparing his followers to salt.

This week Jesus poses one of his most challenging questions - who do you say I am? This question cuts to the heart of our faith, our values and our trust in Him.

As twelve members of the Church - both children and adults - affirm and confirm their faith in Jesus Christ, Bishop Emma reflects on the meaning of the service. In confirmation we enter more fully into the family of Christ as well as having the opportunity to publicly declare our faith in Him.

As the story of the feeding of the four thousand attests, Jesus is an amazing provider, often working in unexpected ways. In response we are called to offer what we have to Him. Generosity of heart is the core of biblical giving, no matter if what we offer is big or small God is able to use it for His own purpose.

Nobody is perfect, that much is simple. However we often look at others through the lens of our own assumptions, prejudices and insecurities. In order to really help others it's important to notice the log in our own eyes first.

This week we look at Jesus' challenge to some of his earliest disciples to identify what it is they want from him. It's a question that cuts to the heart of who we are and our deepest desires. Jesus' invitation to 'come and see' is the beginning of a full relationship with him, walking side by side.

In the first of our series looking at questions Jesus asked, we explore those doubts which we keep hidden inside us, hoping nobody - including God - knows. Maybe there are things we miss God doing because of our prior assumptions or prejudices. We must not miss what He is doing right before our eyes.

Our minds and our lives are shaped by so many things around us, but how can God's Spirit change us?

It's not always easy to look beyond our own experiences, assumptions and preferences, however when we do our experiences, and those of others around us can be enriched beyond expectation.

Life is not always easy, in fact it is often rather rough and turbulent. However, Jesus promises a peace which passes all understanding. In this week's sermon, Anne explores how we can find this peace, and help bring it to others, when we feel buffeted by the storms of life.