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
Prayers for Troubled Times
Participate in Covid-19 Research
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 […]
Pastoral Letter from Ruth 20 March
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 […]
Helpful Advice and Resources
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 […]
A Service for our Troubled Times
Our morning worship this morning was conducted by Revd Graham Hoslett, the minister of Westborough Church, Guildford. Mr Hoslett’s powerful sermon addressed the anxiety and uncertainty of our current times. Over and over again the Bible reminds us that the Lord doesn’t deny trouble and difficulty and pain and suffering to us, but neither does […]
Covid-19 (Coronavirus) – Advice to Churches
The URC is offering prevention advice to congregations around the UK on the coronavirus (Covid-19) epidemic to help reduce the risk to people. It is available to read at the following link: https://urc.org.uk/latest-news/3365-urc-issues-coronavirus-advice-to-its-churches.html
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Palm Sunday
To celebrate Palm Sunday we were asked to bring paper palm leaves to pin on the church windows, each one decorated with things that make us joyful. Our young people also made a magnificent Hosanna banner to greet everyone as they leave our church building.
Footsteps Lead Christmas Eve Service
Our Christmas Eve service was ably led by members of our Footsteps Young People’s Group. They explored what the individual letters of the word ‘Christmas’ might mean, and even provided musical accompaniment to some of the carols. Congratulations and very well done to all those who took part!
Thy Kingdom Come
Churches Together in Britain and Ireland are encouraging all churches, regardless of denomination, to be involved in a global prayer for mission and evangelism. The initiative is called ‘Thy Kingdom Come’, and from Saturday 27th May to Sunday 4th June churches and individuals are called to pray for communities and global situations in a wave […]