Meanwhile in Melbourne

After a rather cool sub zero 150 mile ride to Berkshire, where I left the bike in the very capable hands of Grub for some routine work whilst I'm away, I've headed a long way south from Heathrow. Some dates to follow in NZ next week, but in the meantime I shall be getting rid of jet lag and preparing in Melbourne. Catching up with great friends here and speaking at St. Martin's in Collingwood on Sunday  - on a day when many remember the tragic fires that burned four years ago taking the lives of dear ones. Every stop along the way is punctuated by people and their stories - sometimes it's óur story' as many of the folks I spend time with I've know for a few decades now - whether it be lunch with my mechanic mate back home, my hosts here in Melbourne, dear friends at St Martin's I shall try to encourage, Buckshot out in NZ who's organised my itinerary there and the New South Wales crew I'll see for 24 hours enroute home. As I reflect on 25 years of ministry this year, the 'story' involves so many people and places. So many complex interwoven threads of friendships, support and challenges. As we remember the Transfiguration of Christ this week, I am reminded of the ongoing transformational power of the living God - occasionally it's a miraculous mountain top experience, more often it's back down the hill, in the valley, where Jesus took his mates directly afterwards amid the chaos and questions.

Lancashire Visit - Sunday 25 Nov

I will be speaking at Lowton Independant Methodist Church's morning service on Sunday 25 Nov if any friends in that neck of the woods are interested in dropping by. It's a 10.45 am start and I'll be speaking around some similar themes to those on the recent tour.
It's near Leigh in South West Lancashire not far from M6 Junction 22. Google Map Here.

Sean's On The Road Speaking Dates In September

Sean Stillman (Zac's Place & God's Squad) takes to the road in September for a series of dates to enthuse about mission to the margins. It provides an opportunity for anyone seriously engaged in or wanting to be engaged in mission on the fringes to hear from an experienced practitioner who's found his home amid the chaotic street community, bikers, artists and many living in a cycle of destructive patterns of behaviour. It won't be anything flash - just a bloke on his bike, the sermon on the mount and 25 years worth of stories from the margins.

READING Mon 10 Sep

All Nations Christian Centre, Berkeley Ave, Reading, RG1 6JE

CAMBRIDGE Tues 11 Sep

Melbourn Baptist Church,  Melbourn, SG8 6DB

DERBY Weds 12 Sep

Ozzy Road Church, Derby, DE1 2GU

01332 349468 

LEEDS Thur 13 Sep

Harehills Lane Baptist Church, Leeds, LS8 4HF. 

0113 2628080

STOKE Fri 14 Sep

Wesley Hall Church, ST1 6HR

01782  281818

All events run from 7.30 - 9.30pm. 

Admission is free but donations will be accepted.