Ocean Church

12/05/2026

What does the word flow mean to you? Not the watery kind, but the human kind. Musicians use it, surfers use it, but what is it and how can we experience more of it?

Jesus once said: “Let anyone who is thirsty come to me and drink. Whoever believes in me, as Scripture has said, rivers of living water will flow from within them.” (John 7:37-38) We can go to Jesus for living water, he is the original source, but this living water will then flow from

27/04/2026

Do you have a Goliath in your life? Perhaps there is a David waiting to fight for you too...

Not sure if you have seen it, but there is an excellent series on Netflix called “The House of David.”  If you haven’t tuned in, it is well worth a look.  This is series two.  Series one was number one in America.  Says something about people’s appetite for someth

07/04/2026

We all need clarity but how hard are we prepared to look for it. Chris Explores this in our latest blog. Take a look!

I t’s true we are all travelling along life’s pathway on a unique journey.  Sometimes the path is straight and flat, and other times it can be steep with blind corners.  We can’t always see where we are going.  It’s why we need people around us to share the journey, to enc

31/03/2026

A different kind of blog post today. How are your hands?

Consider your hands. They tell quite a story and are used in myriad ways. I fear that mine show I have never done a day’s hard labour in my life. Psalm 134 includes the instruction “ Lift up your hands in the sanctuary and praise the Lord. ” I’m going to avoid the temptation to overexplain a

10/03/2026

At some point in our spiritual life, we all need breakthrough. But what does collaboration with our creator look like?

This is a blog with a difference.  It is an honest look at life with a twist of the prophetic.  Have you ever heard the expression “under pressure, something is formed?”  Over time and with extreme temperature and pressure, diamonds are formed.  Unless you are at

20/02/2026

If adventure is your thing, we have committed to walking the south west coastal path. It'll be a long journey but we will get there... A group has left today for Exmouth, check out what they are up to below and maybe you'd like to join us on the next one? There's always room for new folk and our adventures are all age. In the meantime the rest of us are meeting for brekkie tomorrow in Ham park. Love to see you there if you're about. All details on our adventures page.

The South West Coast Path rumbles on. We’ve now walked from Poole to Exmouth, and in 2026 the big aim is Plymouth. This weekend we’re taking on Exmouth to Teignmouth on Saturday — 12.9km, a gentle 129m of elevation. The book calls it easy! Sunday is Teignmouth to Babbacombe — shorter at 10.3...

17/02/2026

We are so fortunate to have different voices writing for us. Here's a creative blog from Chris who has been thinking about Time.

Time is a constant companion who walks with you throughout your life It is like your heart that keeps on beating even when you are asleep A friend who sits with you through life’s ups and downs without speaking It holds your hand and offers you comfort whilst it quietly ticks on by It punctuates

05/02/2026

A great piece from Ben here about why connection is so important, even if it comes at cost.

Humans seem hard-wired to seek connection. From ‘finding your tribe’ to cliques that form in school and, looking back a little further, the idea that no man is an island, the need to connect is pervasive. You see it in culture as well where a country-wide obsession with the Traitors provided a f...

20/01/2026

We have been exploring how our minds are made differently in Ocean Church. Si has written a thoughtful piece here reflecting on the benefits of getting to undertand each other more deeply.

Our most recent season at Ocean Church involved exploring the idea of having Wild Minds. It was an intentional time of considering how our thoughts link to faith. Additionally, it was the first time I have explored the topic of neurodiversity within a church context. Some moments from the last fe

15/01/2026

Good news for your brain if you’re anywhere near Bournemouth, Poole or Christchurch…

There are projects right now using nature as a free wellbeing resource:
– Parks in Mind runs outdoor sessions in local parks designed to lift your mood and get you gently moving.

– Local gardens and coastal spots are hosting family-friendly nature trails, treasure hunts and activities that get everyone outside without it costing a fortune. https://parksfoundation.org.uk/parks-in-mind/

You don’t have to “join a group” forever or become an outdoorsy influencer. You can just show up, see how it feels, and leave when you’re done.