CHRISTMAS & BEYOND

As we welcome the season of Epiphany, the pace of Christmas begins to ease. The lists are shorter, the celebrations quieter, and we find ourselves in a reflective moment — looking back with gratitude and forward with hope. Epiphany invites us to lift our eyes once more, to notice the star still shining, and to consider what it means for Christ to be revealed to the world and to each one of us.

Our theme, Follow the Star, continues into this season as we remember the journey of the Magi. Guided by God’s light, they travelled far from home, bringing their questions, their gifts, and their worship. When they encountered Jesus, they were changed — and Epiphany reminds us that this is still true today. We are called not only to see the light of Christ, but to follow it, allowing it to shape the path ahead of us.

In this gentler season, our church remains a Place of Grace — a space to pause, to reflect, and to reconnect with God’s presence. Epiphany encourages us to move beyond the familiar story of the manger and to recognise Jesus as light for all people, near and far, young and old. It is a season of revelation, mission, and quiet transformation.

As we follow the star into this new season, may we be led anew to Christ — the light that continues to shine, the hope that guides our way, and the love that calls us forward into the year ahead.