October 31st is Reformation Day, the anniversary of the day in 1517 when Martin Luther nailed his famous 95 theses to the door of the church in Wittenberg in eastern Germany, which led to the Protestant Reformation. It is a public holiday in many countries. Commenting on the day, the Revd Richard Mortimer, deputy general […]
All Saints’ Day and Hallowe’en
Halloween is the fastest-growing festival in the UK. The Christian organisation Damaris has published some videos intended to remind people of Hallowe’en’s true origins in All Hallows’ (or All Saints’) Day. This is an opportunity for us to think about a Christian perspective on issues like life and death, good and evil, during this season. […]
An Entertaining Evening with Lori
A wonderful evening of entertainment was enjoyed by more than seventy church members and friends last Friday evening. Following a light buffet supper, we all listened enthralled as singer Lori Tingay performed a varied programme of songs from Cole Porter, through Rodgers and Hammerstein, to pop. Everyone agreed it was an exceptional social evening, and […]
Praying Hands
“Christ has no hands, no feet on earth, but yours…” Those well-known words of St Teresa of Avila (1515-1582) were recalled for us by the Revd Jill Thornton, who led our worship on the first Sunday in October. Developing the theme of hands, Jill described how a bride traditionally leaves the wedding service on the […]
Quarterly Update: Autumn 2011 Issue
Quarterly Update is the URC’s email newsletter. Developed for those with an active interest in the United Reformed Church, QU brings the latest news from the URC, plus diary dates, and is sent out four times a year. The Autumn edition has just been issued. Click here to view the current and previous editions, and […]
Reversal
In the first sunshine of a new September I walked abroad, looking for golden leaves, But they were few for it was still too early. Then I observed a Sainsbury’s orange plaque; Strong light awakened in it red and gold. Against this glowing field a shadow tree Displayed its graceful branches, dancing leaves: Unlooked for […]