“Walking in the Light”: A New Year Journey through the Epistles of John

“If we walk in the light, as he is in the light, we have fellowship with one another, and the blood of Jesus, his Son, purifies us from all sin.” (1 John 1:7)
As we step into a new year, our church family is embarking on a fresh journey together through the short but powerful epistles of John. Under the series title “Walking in the Light: A New Year Journey through the Epistles of John,” we’ll explore what it means to live with confidence, clarity, and compassion in a world that can often feel confusing and divided. John writes as a warm-hearted pastor to a scattered and sometimes anxious church, reminding them (and us) that the Christian life is rooted in the unchanging reality of Jesus Christ, the Word of Life. His letters are full of reassurance, challenge, and encouragement for ordinary believers seeking to follow Jesus faithfully.
Across seven Sundays, we’ll discover themes that speak directly into our daily lives: honesty and renewal, spiritual growth, discernment, unity, freedom, love that drives out fear, and everyday faithfulness. Whether you are new to church or have been part of it for years, this series is designed to help you start the year by walking more closely with God and with one another. Join us as we open these rich, hope-filled letters and learn again how to walk in the light of Christ.
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Date |
Theme |
Passage |
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4th January 2026 |
Walking in the Light: |
1 John 1:1-10 |
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11th January 2026 |
Walking in the Light: |
1 John 2:1-17 |
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18th January 2026 |
Walking in the Light: |
1 John 2:18-3:10 |
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25th January 2026 |
Walking in the Light: |
1 John 3:1-11 & 4:7-12 |
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1st February 2026 |
Walking in the Light: |
1 John 4:1-6 |
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8th February 2026 |
Walking in the Light: |
1 John 4:13-5:5 |
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15th February 2026 |
Walking in the Truth: |
2 John & 3 John |
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