Martin Luther passionately reminded people to "Remember your baptism!" Today we remember the baptism of Jesus, and how that reflects on God's promises to us. Lay reader Cathy Beaton points out that Jesus' baptism was another key part of the revelation (or epiphany) of who he is. [Organ - Epiphany 1]

Lay reader Anthony Schulz explores the idea of business handed down from a father to his children. [Instrumental - Christmas 1]

The first Gospel, Mark, starts with the baptism of Jesus. The Gospel of Matthew, for a Jewish audience, first traces his ancestry back to Abraham. The Gospel of Luke, written for Gentiles, traces his ancestry back to Adam, the common ancestor of all. But John, written last and focused on Jesus' full identity, goes back all the way: "In the beginning". [Special music - Midnight Mass]

For our two Christmas Eve Lessons and Carols services (always packed), Marlene Pietsch brought us extracts from a sermon prepared in 1521 by Martin Luther when he was in exile in Wartburg Castle. [Organ/Choir - Christmas Eve]

Is Paul being realistic in his letter to the church in Philippi when he calls for them to rejoice ALWAYS? What is joy anyway? Does it mean more than happiness? Lay reader Brian Aherne explores these themes in a sermon adapted from Pastor Vince Gerhardy. [Organ/Strings/Choir - Advent 3]