Our Harvest produce this year went to support Hart Food Bank – and what an abundant Harvest it was! Our new minister, Helen, led the service, and we were blessed in having such overwhelming support from our young people and Rainbow, Brownie and Guide groups. It was wonderful to see our church full to overflowing. […]
Crisis in Ukraine – Prayers, Videos and Practical Advice
[Image: Image by Nicole Dralle from Pixabay] From donating to the DEC appeal to prayers and other actions, the United Reformed Church website has published a list of the different ways you can help support those affected by the conflict in Ukraine: Christian Aid also has a dedicated page of prayers for the crisis: You […]
Prayers for Ukraine
A Letter from Revd Andy Braunston, URC Minister for Digital Worship Dear Friends Over the last week or so we’ve all watched with a mixture of horror, admiration, shock, and concern as Russian forces have invaded Ukraine. We’ve read in the news of invading forces being rather unprepared, running out of fuel, and food, and […]
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 […]