Summer has arrived at last, and with it a whole raft of sporting competitions. Competition is often seen as a good thing, bringing out the best in people, giving them the incentive to try harder. But it can be truly tough on those who are not the winners. Sports people may train just as hard, […]
CARBON LITERACY 1 – Pat Tachie-Menson As reported in the Spring magazine, the participants in the Lent Course on Carbon Literacy – Pat TM, Heather, John, Mary, Alvin, Jenny, Stuart, Rebecca (by zoom) and Sue – found it both inspiring and challenging. What a revelation! to have the opportunity to learn about the changes that […]
The Small Things This hymn, written by our minister, was sung at the Synod Green Day in June. It goes to the folk tune ‘The Ash Grove’. The great works of nature depend on the small things: The icecaps need snowflakes, the orchards need bees, The forests need fungi, the whales need their plankton […]
The congregation raised £274.10 for Christian Aid this May, after a launch of Christian Aid Week by Sue in worship at the start of the week. Congratulations on what is an excellent total for a small congregation! And thanks to Jenny and John for the extra treasurer work involved. It makes a genuine difference to […]
On Good Friday morning, we have a service of reflection at 9.30am, led by our minister. The service will end by 10.15 to allow time for us to get to St Erconwald’s for 10.45, to join neighbouring churches for the silent Walk of Witness. The Walk, up Preston Road and back on the other side, […]
Our studies on the 12 Disciples provided us with much food for thought. What better way to follow this up than by looking into one of the gospels in more depth? We have chosen the Gospel of Mark, perhaps the most accessible of the four (and certainly the shortest). Do come along and join in […]
Many thanks to all who brought gifts for the Harvest Festival on Oct 8th. The Salvation Army were extremely grateful, given the high demand for their food parcels. Other gifts and goodies were taken to housebound people as an expression of our love and prayers.
Autumn, and of course, it’s a beautiful season here with fruit ripening and the trees full of russet colours. Looking out into the garden this past month, which we do a lot, I have been fascinated and entertained by the incredibly energetic activity of the wildlife. The squirrels are dashing about at top speed – […]
Met at The Hayes, Swanwick, Derbyshire June 30 to July 3, 2023. Read a report on the work of Assembly here Bible studies given by Dr Nicola Brady, General Secretary of Churches Together in Britain and Ireland can be found on Zaccheus in Luke 19 and on peace-building through Mark 4:35-41
On 15th April the church celebrated 50 years since it came into being with the union of the Presbyterian Church of England and the Congregational Church in England and Wales. An open day at URC Church House was followed by a walk across London, visiting sites of special interest to the Reformed tradition and a […]
