During morning service on 20th November we were delighted to receive Carol Woods, Lisa Murphy and Ken Smith into membership at Fleet URC. All three friends are already well known to our congregation at Fleet. Our minister, Revd Helen Everard conducted the service and at the same time ordained Grace Bagshaw as an Elder. Congratulations, […]
Another Successful Craft Fair!
Our annual Autumn Craft and Gift Fair attracted record numbers of visitors this year, and the talents and creativity of our crafters drew much admiration, with a wide range of goods on display as these photos show. Our refreshments are always very popular, and visitors enjoyed delicious bacon and sausage filled rolls, and a choice […]
An Abundant Harvest
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. […]
Welcome, Helen!
We are delighted to welcome Revd Helen Everard as our new minister at Fleet URC. Helen was officially inducted to her new post in a service on Saturday 10th September. It was wonderful to see our church full with friends, family members and members of local clergy, who had all come along to support Helen […]
Fellowship and Fun at our Barn Dance
A wonderful evening of fellowship and fun was enjoyed at our church last Friday when we gathered together for a Barn Dance. Music was provided by the band ‘Six Beats in a Bar’ whose caller, Keith, expertly and with the utmost patience kept us all in order and prevented the dancing from descending into chaos! […]
Palani Fundraiser – Another Success Story
Chef Saju Mathew’s legendary curry evenings are now so popular that there is usually a waiting list in operation! Yet another successful fundraising event was held on Friday, when over 80 people were catered for, with guests enjoying a varied menu including lamb biriyani, tandoori chicken, lentil spinach curry, and vegetable jalfreze. As usual, there […]
Big Day Out was a Great Day Out
Wessex Synod Big Day Out at Hollycombe Steam in the Country had attractions for everyone – steam railways, traditional steam fairground, woodland gardens, forest church, labyrinth, plus Synod marquee and activity field with worship and workshops. It was a chance for old friends and new to meet together, sing together and worship together – all […]
Sunrise Service on Easter Day!
Local Christians will be gathering together at Tweseldown Race Course, on the top of the central hill, to worship together on Easter Sunday just as the sun is rising. The service will begin at 5.50 am, with the sun rising at 6.04 am. This is a real opportunity to celebrate the resurrection of our saviour […]
Lent 2022 – Resources
Lent begins on Wednesday, 2nd March (Ash Wednesday). Please see our dedicated page for Lent 2022 for resources for daily reflection from Michael Hodgson, online Lent groups, and video sermons from Eco Church, Scotland.
Palani Mission Curry Evening Success
Yet another successful fundraising event was held on Friday when more than 70 guests enjoyed one of Saju Mathew’s famous curry evenings. Our former minister, Revd Ruth Dillon, started the evening off with a video-link message and a prayer. The menu included lamb vindaloo, butter chicken and chickpea masala, all prepared by Saju with the […]