Hart Foodbank have reported that demand is exploding for their services, and have appealed for further supplies to top up their stocks. If you’re not sure what to add to your shopping list, here are the foods that they are currently short of: UHT Milk, instant mash, custard, rice pudding, plus the following tinned foods: […]
Sadly, due to Ruth’s illness, we cannot offer video worship from Fleet URC at the present time. However Karen Smith, lay preacher at Beacon Hill URC, invites you to join her in a joyful Agape Breakfast to celebrate Easter morning. Please feel free to watch the service over your own breakfast and worship with her. […]
A new Walking the Way resource for Covid-19, ‘Continuing to Support Each Other’, can be downloaded here.
‘Do not worry about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God.’ Philippians 4:6 It’s easy to feel very isolated and alone at the moment, and if we have a particular worry or concern it can feel especially unbearable. Yet Jesus has invited us to […]
A series of reflections on how to cope with anxiety and loneliness in the face of the coronavirus pandemic, including simple Christian meditation techniques and five tips, are offered by the Church of England (click the button):
Our Wessex Moderator, the Revd Clare Downing, has written to churches suggesting ways we can continue to be the church when we can’t meet together in person. You can read her letter here.
In such uncertain times we naturally turn to God for guidance, but may feel at a loss to know how to pray. You may find these prayers helpful in directing your thoughts: Prayers for Troubled Times
Help slow the spread of Covid 19 and identify at risk cases sooner by self-reporting your symptoms daily, even if you feel well. By downloading this App you will be helping UK research institutions working with the NHS. https://covid.joinzoe.com/ You can read more about the research here:https://www.theguardian.com/science/2020/mar/24/uk-app-aims-to-help-researchers-track-spread-of-coronavirus Please share this information as widely as possible […]
From the Manse Friday 20th March 2020 Hello Friends When I underwent my ministerial training in 2000, I learnt about lots of aspects of ministry, mission, prayer and of course ‘How to run a Bible study’; however the tutors failed to equip me on how to minister during a pandemic! So it is with […]
The United Reformed Church have compiled a list of resources and advice to support us through these uncertain times. There is lots of helpful information, including a list of churches offering live streamed services, prayers, and guides to using social media to keep in touch. This list is updated daily, so do keep checking back […]
