In a world that often feels loud and fast-paced, it can be easy to overlook the quiet, steady faith that shapes lives and communities over time. This month, as we mark International Women’s Day and Mother’s Day, we wanted to pause and reflect on the wisdom, strength and calling of women who walk faithfully with…
For anyone who wants to see young people thriving with Jesus at the heart of their lives….we’d love to hear from you! We’re looking for a passionate collaborative leader to take our Youth HUB into an exciting new season! For a full job description and how to apply, click here Note: this is a fixed…
As we are working through the transition from Church at Barking Riverside, to Solomon’s House and what it looks like to be spiritual family together while being connected in at other churches etc., there has been a real conviction to slow down, draw closer to God and listen to Him. A practice we should all…
As we step into the new year, January feels like the right place to pause, reflect and give thanks. December was a full month. Not just busy, but meaningful. A reminder that growth often comes quietly through showing up, sharing honestly and staying rooted. One of the highlights of Advent was the launch of the…
Today we celebrate Christmas Day – the moment Advent has been leading us toward. Light has come into the world. Hope has taken on flesh. God has given Himself fully to us in Jesus. This final episode of our podcast series centres on the theme Joyfully Generous. At Christmas, we remember that generosity is not…
On Christmas Eve, we pause at the edge of the story. The waiting is almost over. Hope is close enough to touch. This week’s episode of Advent with Vision & Values centres on the theme Dreamers Who Dare to Make a Difference, inspired by Mary’s extraordinary courage and surrender. Mary didn’t have certainty, clarity, or…
In this second part of our Passionate About People conversation, we sit down with Hayley, Joe’s wife, to continue reflecting on how God works through people and community. This conversation is wonderfully real. At moments, you’ll hear their beautiful son in the background, a gentle reminder that faith is lived out in ordinary, everyday spaces,…
This week in our Advent journey, we turn our focus to one of the clearest expressions of God’s heart: people. Our value, Passionate About People, is rooted in the life of John the Baptist. John’s entire purpose was to point people to Jesus. He didn’t build a platform for himself. He prepared hearts. His life…
As we continue our Advent journey, this week invites us deeper into what it really means to depend on God. Advent is a season of watching and waiting, not in passivity, but in trust. And trust requires surrender… In Scripture, the prophets showed us what this looks like. They didn’t move unless God spoke. They…
Advent invites us into a season of preparation and hope, a moment in the year where we pause long enough to notice what God is doing and realign our hearts to His story. In this first episode of our podcast, we explore the theme of The Patriarchs: Abraham, Sarah, David, and those who trusted God…
A Solomon’s House Advent Journey As we enter the Advent season, we’re excited to share something new from Church at Barking Riverside, soon to be Solomon’s House: a five-part podcast series called Advent with Vision & Values. This podcast is an invitation to slow down, breathe, and prepare our hearts for the coming of Christ.…
Unite the Kingdom – protest or march?Charlie Kirk – bigot or martyr?St George’s flag – patriotism or racism?Reform UK – hope or threat?Immigration – invasion or invitation? Public debate today is filled with soundbite dichotomies like these. Genuine conversation, the kind that seeks understanding, is too often replaced by clickbait designed to provoke emotion. Yet…
As usual, this summer was low key and quiet, a time to spend with the family, go on holiday/staycations and some R&R ahead of a new academic year starting. Despite it being low key, there was still a lot going on that has helped us prep for this new school year. Youth Hub We had…
This past year has been a time of transition for our church family. New things have begun like Youth Alpha, Saturday grappling & prayers at Joe’s Gym, and the Flourish prayer lunch at George Carey School, while others, like Family Hub on Sundays, have paused or shifted. These changes haven’t always been easy, but they…
2024 was an amazing year and to capture it, we have created our very first Impact Report! We thank you for your ongoing support of Church At Barking Riverside. We’re so thankful for what God has done this last year. 2025 has followed suit and we cannot wait to see what He has planned for…
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