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Lynne + endings

Written by Tom Mepham on October 10, 2019. Posted in Uncategorized.

In 2017, we (Tom and Lynne) were appointed to co-lead Student Soul. We have thoroughly enjoyed it. For 2018 and 2019, Tom was an intern, training for ordained ministry in the Presbyterian Church of Aotearoa New Zealand (PCANZ). He graduates from his internship in December, which means he is available for a full-time “call” to a church. As […]

The secret nourishment of sacrificial love

Written by Tom Mepham on July 21, 2019. Posted in sermons.

Sermon manuscript So as I was lying on my couch this afternoon, when for just two or three moments I had some peace, I was listening to Leona Lewis and watching out the window. The mist was slowly drifting past the house, there was grey in every direction, and I mused aloud, “I feel that, […]

“C’mon, Let’s Do This” – Transformation in Mark 1:29-45

Written by Tom Mepham on March 12, 2019. Posted in sermons.

Transcript We’ve been going through the Gospel of Mark and I’ve been reading chapter 1:29-45. Here’s 3 things you need to know from that passage. Firstly, the deeply transformative work of the kingdom that Jesus is seeking to bring about doesn’t thrive in the hype. In verse 34, “he would not permit the demons to […]

“C’mon, Let’s Do This” – Mark 1:29-45 (video script)

Written by Tom Mepham on March 11, 2019. Posted in sermons.

We’ve been going through the Gospel of Mark and I’ve been reading chapter 1:29-45. Here’s 3 things you need to know from that passage. [See the video here] Firstly, the deeply transformative work of the kingdom that Jesus is seeking to bring about doesn’t thrive in the hype. In verse 34, “he would […]

Thrive fest promo

Written by Tom Mepham on March 11, 2019. Posted in Uncategorized.

Thrive Festival (poster)

Written by Tom Mepham on February 6, 2019. Posted in Uncategorized.

Present Future (vision document)

Written by Tom Mepham on October 23, 2018. Posted in Uncategorized.

we are here.

Written by Tom Mepham on October 21, 2018. Posted in Uncategorized.

Student Soul is an expression of church for young adults here in Dunedin. It was started in 2002 as a way of empowering Dunedin students to live faith-filled, passionate and healthy lives. Our main focus points are to grow in social energy as a community and to grow in personal transformation as people. We see […]