Here are our lovely Easter windows, as decorated by various church groups and individuals. Thank you to everyone who participated: you did a great job! “The Colours of Easter”
The Story of Marcellus and Zedekiah – Photos
Well done to all our young people, who helped us to see the story of Palm Sunday through fresh eyes. The story of a donkey called Zedekiah and a horse named Marcellus captures the unexpected reversal of power that occurred when Jesus rode into Jerusalem. (See also The Story of Marcellus and Zedekiah.)
The Story of Marcellus and Zedekiah
Our young people interpreted the story of Jesus’ triumphant entry into Jerusalem in a very unusual way on Palm Sunday – from the point of view of a horse and a donkey. This is the story of Marcellus the horse and Zedekiah the donkey: (For photos click here) Introduction: Today we would like to present […]
Celebrating 50 Years Service to the Church
Revd Stephen M Thornton, our former Minister, was presented with a certificate honouring 50 years service to the United Reformed Church at the March meeting of Wessex Synod, which was held at Basingstoke URC. Congratulations and very best wishes to Stephen from all of us at Fleet URC!
Is Lent just about giving things up?
No!! Lent is not all about giving things up. It’s also about adding good things to our lives or to others’ lives – the kind of good things that follow on what Jesus asks of us, especially things that relate to what we are giving up. Try these: Reconcile yourself to someone you don’t like, […]
Brownies Interpret Story of Esther
At yesterday’s morning service the 8th Fleet Brownies gave a lively interpretation of the story of Esther and the Jewish Festival of Purim, which is celebrated this year on 15/16 March.
More Photos from our Spring Craft and Gift Fair
A wide variety of goods were on sale at our Spring Craft and Gift Fair on Saturday, demonstrating the skill and talents of all the contributors.
Photos from our Spring Craft and Gift Fair
Our Spring Craft and Gift Fair, held on Saturday, was a great success thanks to the organisational skills of Darrell Henderson with the support of her band of willing helpers. The delicious refreshments offered by our catering team were a great attraction as always, and included bacon rolls, home made soup and a wide range […]
Commitment for Life – Prayer Request for Jan/Feb 2014
I am grateful for the gift of your time in praying for the Lord’s will in the work of Commitment for Life: Ecumenical World Development Conference, scheduled for 7-9 February 2014 – for the speakers, those involved in the logistics of putting on the conference, and all those attending. For the experienced to be granted […]
A Message from our Minister
Dear Friends As I write this letter, I am mindful that Christmas is behind us, and we are looking ahead to Lent and Easter. However every year we reflect on what Lent means for us as Christians, and as followers of Jesus. Jesus wandered in the desert, wrestling and struggling with what his future might […]