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...

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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…

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.

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.“

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.

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.

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

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.

At our Christmas Carol services we invited everyone who came to look at a list of six questions and decide on the question they would be most interested in hearing an answer on. For three Sundays in March, starting on the 10th we will be looking at the top 3 questions…

Here are some excellent questions that Lizzie Laferton has shared that we can use to go through Matthew’s gospel with others or on our own to help us reflect on who Jesus is and our task of making Him known.

Here’s a quick selection of some great, pithy, well produced videos designed to get people thinking about what Christmas is really all about - be encouraged, and share away!

Everyday Evangelism is a new podcast series from London City Mission aiming to build up everyday Christians and churches for urban mission. Find out more…

Hymns We Love is a gentle evangelistic series which uses well-loved hymns to explore the Christian faith with seniors. Each session features a beautifully shot video set in a historic English church, and tells the story of the hymn and the gospel message behind it. 

Lizzie Laferton asks the question: “How do I bridge the gap between everyday conversation "in the town" of Sutton where I live – centred as it most often is on the here-and-now, the what-just-happened, the visible-and-tangible – and the glorious how-much-the-Lord-has-done of the Gospel?”

Inspired by Jesus’ vision of reality, 321 is designed to help you think about God, the world and yourself through immersive videos and thoughtful illustrations. It’s designed to be something you can share on WhatsApp with your friend following a conversation, or to be done one on one with them, or in a small group. It’s flexible and engaging.