The final stop for our Posada, which had spent the whole of Advent travelling around the neighbourhood of Fleet, was our Christmas Day service. Here they found a resting place in the nativity stable prepared for them at the front of our church. The holy couple, along with their donkey, had many adventures along the […]
Our Church Windowsills decorated for Christmas
At Fleet URC we have a tradition of decorating our church windowsills on special occasions in the church calendar. Here are our Christmas windowsills, all designed by our young people’s groups and by families from the congregation:
Blue Christmas Service
A Reflective Service of Hope and Healing for the Holiday Season For those suffering from recent loss though death, divorce, separation, unemployment, depression Thursday 18 December, 7.30 pm Cries of “Merry Christmas!” and non-stop carolling contrast with the feelings of many people at this time of the year. For those suffering from the recent or […]
Advent Gift Service
An assembly of Pilots, Rainbows and Brownies at our Advent Gift Service today. All gifts will be donated to the Aldershot-based charity ‘Step by Step’.
Operation Christmas Child
We have had a brilliant response to our Shoebox Appeal this year. The whole church was involved, with our young people coordinating the efforts. With all the donations and gifts we received we managed to fill over 30 boxes! Well done, everyone! On Sunday 23rd November Maureen Grew, a representative from Operation Christmas Child, came […]
Name Change
The Early Years Group has recently become more than just ‘The Early Years’ (age 0-the end of the first school year). To keep the balance of numbers and ages in proportion for both groups, two of the older children have stayed put, rather than move up to Loaves and Fishes. To reflect this change, we […]
Another Successful Craft and Gift Fair (More Photos)
Some more examples of the handiwork of the talented crafters at our Craft and Gift Fair:
Another Successful Autumn Craft & Gift Fair! (Photos)
Our Autumn Craft and Gift Fair has a well-deserved reputation as a highlight of the calendar – and this year’s event certainly lived up to expectations. More than 250 visitors came to admire and snap up the crafts and goods on offer, and to savour the delicious refreshments provided by our catering team. Grateful thanks […]
Harvest Thanksgiving Service
Our church was full for our Harvest Thanksgiving Service, which was led by Revd John Whitton. Members of 1st Fleet West Rainbows and 4th Fleet Brownies were on Parade, and some of the Brownies read their poems about Autumn, which the congregation all enjoyed. Harvest gifts – both goods and money donations – will be […]
Harvest Supper 2014 – Photos
All who attended our traditional Harvest Hog Roast greatly enjoyed the good food and good fellowship. A heartfelt thank you to all of the catering team whose hard work made the evening such a success.