We are delighted to welcome our young people’s group, Footsteps, back to church. They have been greatly missed. They have already created their own personalised boxes so that they can keep their individual stationery and craft materials safe and now they are working hard to design our church Christmas card. We can’t wait to see […]
Welcoming Isaac
We were delighted to welcome Isaac Stephen Dumbleton to God’s family when his parents, Matthew and Beka, brought him for infant baptism on 24th October. Big brother Luke proudly assisted the minister, Revd Mary Thomas, in the baptism service, and lots of family and friends turned up to support Isaac, who seemed completely unperturbed by […]
Our Autumn Craft & Gift Fair is Back!
After a enforced break last year, our popular Autumn Craft and Gift Fair is back for 2021! Most of our familiar friends will be there, but we also have several new stallholders providing a wide range of crafts. With tasty refreshments, a tea room and free parking, plus the opportunity to pick up a few […]
Standing in the Sandals of Isaiah
Why not join us as we approach the Advent and Christmas season by visiting the words of the prophet Isaiah? We will be dipping in to read and discuss some of the messages we may recognise as beloved and familiar to us in the Christmas readings we hear each year. We meet once a month, […]
Thank you, Lara
A big thank you to Lara of 3rd Fleet Guides for painting this beautiful picture of our church, which she and Guide Leader Squirrel presented to us during a recent parade service. The Guides wanted to thank Fleet URC for the support we give to all the uniformed organisations meeting on our premises. They have […]
Palani Well is Finally in Place!
After much debate and several permit submissions to the local authorities, the Palani Well Project has finally been allowed to go ahead. We are delighted that, with God’s help and grace, the local people now have access to a continuous supply of fresh water every minute of the day; there is no longer the need […]
Welcome Back!
At long last we have been able to return to Sunday worship in our church building! How wonderful it was to be able to meet together this morning, as Revd John Mackerness led us in worship, pondering the question ‘Lord Jesus: Lord Redeemer, or just a miraculous meal ticket?’ We sorely missed all those who […]
Five Thousand Fed
Sunday, 25th July – Five Thousand Fed Welcome to our virtual weekly worship service. Lay Preacher Sydney F Shore CBE leads our service, which will be our last virtual service before we can start worshipping together again in our church buildings. His theme is taken from the Lectionary for Sunday, which is the feeding of […]
At the Crossroads? Which Way?
Sunday, 18th July – At the Crossroads? Which Way? Welcome to our virtual weekly worship service. Lay Preacher Anna Crawford leads our service, and asks how we determine the way when we’re at the crossroads. She says,’The first time I went to Beacon Hill Church to take the service I had the instructions in […]
Herod’s Birthday Party
Sunday, 11th July – Herod’s Birthday Party Welcome to our virtual weekly worship service with Fleet United Reformed Church. We meet again on Zoom , and our service Lay Preacher Sydney Shore leads our service. His theme is taken from our gospel reading, which takes place in Castle Machaerus, the fortified palace of King Herod […]