Memorial Service, Friday 1st November, 11.30am Minister Sue and the Prayer Group will once again lead us in this short, quiet service to remember those we love who have died. There will be readings and reflections, and the opportunity to light a candle for the lives that were precious to us. All are welcome, so […]
Dear Friends, I hope you are enjoying the summer, and coping with the extremes of heat. Jamie and I have just come back from Barcelona, a city that seems to have everything: art, culture, an excellent public transport system and beautiful beaches. The weather was hot and sunny, but with a gentle breeze and enough […]
Our Away Day this year brought peace and refreshment on one of the hottest days. Carole Elphick led us gently through the day, which began with coffee and worship. In the morning we talked about the things we enjoy, noting how our eyes light up at those thoughts. A bible study on Psalm 148 helped […]
Holy Habits grew out of a study of Acts 2:42-47 by Methodist minister Andrew Roberts. He identified ten habitual practices of the early church that could help to develop and enrich our discipleship today. From his study, the URC and Methodist churches have developed resources for churches wishing to pursue ‘a Spirit-filled life of discipleship […]
from the United Reformed Church https://urc.org.uk/latest-news/3040-maundy-thursday-betrayal-desertion-and-reconciliation.html https://urc.org.uk/latest-news/3037-exploring-the-emotional-impact-of-good-friday.html https://urc.org.uk/latest-news/3035-relive-the-resurrection-this-easter.html https://urc.org.uk/latest-news/3036-was-it-worth-it-a-poem-by.html
CAMEO Come And Meet Each Other Come and find a warm welcome, meet old friends and make new ones, at our informal monthly social evenings. Each evening includes light refreshments, and ends at 8.30pm. Friday June 21st 7pm Comic Songs by Jamie Friday July 19th 7pm The Good Companions All events take […]
A prayer group meets in the Yellow Room at 10am every Sunday before the service starts. It will finish no later than 10:20am so that there will be some quiet time before the service starts. The group will pray for those on the prayer list and in the prayer book at the back of the […]
‘Grace and peace to you from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ.’ I do hope you all had a blessed and joyful Christmas and managed to find some time to relax with family, away from the pressures of work, and to feel a little refreshed. We had a very full December calendar in […]
The Revd John Proctor, General Secretary of the United Reformed Church, reflects on how a train journey during the cold winter months inspired an epiphany. I had an epiphany, on a train of all places. At this time of year, most of my commute takes place before dawn or after dark. The countryside beside the […]
