On Friday night chef Saju delighted us with yet another of his wonderful curry evenings in support of the Palani Mission in Tamil Nadu. His cookery demonstration was followed by a delicious three-course meal, which included Tandoori Salmon, Chicken Tikka Masala and Lamb Kheema Muttor, with the opportunity to sample several other Indian dishes. Our […]
Walking the Way at Fleet URC
‘Walking the Way’ is the URC’s exciting focus on lifelong Christian discipleship and mission, and at our first church parade service this year we introduced this initiative to the church, Rainbows and Brownies, and their parents and friends. We laid out footsteps from the front door to all parts of the church. On arrival people […]
An Easter Egg Hunt with a Difference
Our young people had to work hard to find their chocolate eggs on Easter Day. First they had various Bible readings to look up in order to find clues to where the eggs were hidden. Then into the Sanctuary to discover the hiding places. By then the eggs were well and truly appreciated!
Christ is Risen!
Our Easter cross. Halleluia! He is risen!
Palm Sunday
To celebrate Palm Sunday we were asked to bring paper palm leaves to pin on the church windows, each one decorated with things that make us joyful. Our young people also made a magnificent Hosanna banner to greet everyone as they leave our church building.
‘Art of the Possible’ – Ecumenical Lent Groups 2018
Lent with the URC Daily Devotions
A message from Andy Braunston, Coordinator of the URC Daily Devotions Project: Lent starts tomorrow – traditionally a six week period of preparation for Easter marked, before the Reformation, by fasting from meat and dairy products – Orthodox Christians still do this. Many of us try and give something up for Lent, others try and […]
Proud to Support ShelterBoxes
Tim Vile was invited to our recent Mission Service to talk about ShelterBoxes and their essential role in providing emergency aid and shelter in all parts of the world. He brought a box along with him and showed us the principal components: an eight man tent (or durable tarpaulins), plus water purification equipment and hand […]
Footsteps Lead Christmas Eve Service
Our Christmas Eve service was ably led by members of our Footsteps Young People’s Group. They explored what the individual letters of the word ‘Christmas’ might mean, and even provided musical accompaniment to some of the carols. Congratulations and very well done to all those who took part!
Toddlers’ Group Christmas Party
Everyone had a great time at our Toddlers’ Group Christmas party, especially when Santa made a surprise visit!