Paddington Bear is making a long pilgrimage to visit every United Reformed church in Wessex Synod – and has started his journey at Fleet! Paddington was welcomed here on 19th November at morning service. He saw the baptism of Thea Harper McGhie and our Minister blessed him as he started his journey. He then helped […]
Baptism of Thea Harper McGhie
On 19th November we were delighted to welcome Nikki and Tom McGhie and their family and friends when they brought their baby daughter Thea Harper to be baptised. Thea is little sister to Charlie, JoeJack, and Amilie. The service was conducted by our Minister, Ruth.
Operation Christmas Child Shoebox Appeal
A total of 22 boxes was sent from Fleet URC this year in response to the Shoebox Appeal. The whole church was involved, and when Maureen Grew (representing Operation Christmas Child) came to morning service to receive the boxes we were able to give her a cheque as well, as a contribution towards transportation costs. […]
Christmas Angels are Coming
Our small team spent a happy morning equipping our knitted angels with their Christmas messages:
URC at Greenbelt – Festival Summary
The United Reformed Church’s theme of ‘More than Welcome’ at Greenbelt this summer was based on the question posed in Luke 14, 15-24: “Who is missing from the banquet?” Hundreds of adults and children responded in various innovative ways to this challenging question. The following summary points give a flavour of the weekend: 80 churches […]
Our Harvest Thanksgiving
We celebrated our Harvest Thanksgiving yesterday with an all-age and parade service led by our minister on the theme of ‘Rest, Replenish and Recycle’. Our Rainbow and Brownie groups contributed readings, prayers and a short enactment on the theme. Our Harvest gifts were donated to the Vine Centre, Aldershot, a charitable organisation which provides valuable […]
Coffee Mornings during August
Please note that during the month of August our church Coffee Morning will meet as follows: Thursday 3rd: at Conkers’ Garden Centre, Greywell Road, RG24 7LJ; Thursday 10th: at Fleet Parish Community Centre, Church Road, Fleet; Thursday 17th: at Squire’s Garden Centre, Badshot Lea, GU9 9JX; Thursday 24th: at St John’s Church, Fleet Road, Hartley […]
Church Anniversary Barbecue
More than sixty members and friends turned up to enjoy our church anniversary barbecue on a lovely warm summer’s evening. Good food, good fellowship, and good weather – what more could we ask for?
Bird Kebabs
The young people in ‘Footsteps’ this morning studied these words of Jesus: Are not two sparrows sold for a penny? Yet not one of them will fall to the ground unperceived by your Father. And even the hairs of your head are all counted. So do not be afraid; you are of more value than […]
Support for Ocean Stars Trust
Our coffee morning last week was a fundraiser for local charity, Ocean Stars Trust. This charity was set up by Dilanee Bunter in 2005, initially to help rebuild shattered lives following the Boxing Day tsunami. It now supports a wide range of projects across Sri Lanka, with a special interest in offering greater educational opportunities […]