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 […]
Harvest Windows
This year our church windows were decorated for Harvest on the theme of Abundance:
Our Harvest Supper (Photos 1)
Church members and friends, including many visitors, enjoyed our traditional Harvest hog roast on Saturday. As in previous years, the evening was voted a great success.
Our Harvest Supper (Photos 2)
From our Church Secretary, Mrs Molly Frampton
On Sunday 28 August we said farewell to our minister, Stephen Thornton. The time from his Induction Service on 4 September 2004 has flown. Stephen has done so much to guide us in so many ways: into appreciation of the wonderful poetry and stories in the Bible; music and the background of so many hymns; […]
We Say Goodbye to our Minister
The church family said a sad goodbye to Stephen Thornton, our Minister for seven years, at his final service on Sunday 28 August. The service began with the thanksgiving, blessing and dedication of baby James Philip Alan Bailey. Then, after the young people had left for their various groups, Sue Bowen read the text for […]