Do you know what a ‘snollygoster’ is? Or the meaning of ‘woofits’ or ‘taradiddle’? Those of us who came to our ‘Call My Bluff’ social evening last night were challenged to choose the correct meanings from four competing definitions – each one sounding as unlikely as the the next! More than forty people came along, […]
He is Risen!
A transformation indeed! Our Easter cross… from Good Friday to Easter Sunday.
Congratulations, Alice!
We were very excited to hear that Alice Bagshaw has been awarded the URC’s Lundie Memorial Award for February 2024. Alice was nominated for using her talents and time in her phenomenal fundraising efforts for her trip to Sri Lanka in support of Ocean Stars last October. Phil Ray, one of the Wessex Synod Children […]
Half Term Family Fun Morning
Our latest Family Fun Morning, held during February half term, was another great success, despite difficulty of access to the church due to the road closure. The theme was ‘Loaves and Fishes’, based on the miracle of Jesus feeding the crowds who had come to listen to him. Children enjoyed craft activities, playing with toys […]
Act on Poverty – Bible Studies for Lent
Carols After Christmas
We are delighted to welcome our new elder, Carol Woods, to our eldership. She was ordained by our Minister, Revd Helen Everard, during morning service on 7th January, following which she and Carol Rayner were both inducted as serving elders. Congratulations to both Carols!
Preparing for Christmas – Photos
Preparing for Christmas…. Blessing of the knitted angels, angel bombing, making Christingles, Christmas coffee morning.
Daily Meditations for Advent
The season of Advent is traditionally the time when we prepare to celebrate the coming of God as a human, and to look forward to Jesus coming to renew all creation, as well as the renewing of our hearts today by the Holy Spirit. As an aid to this, I am offering a Contemplative Advent […]
Keep Awake! New Advent Resource
The Rev’d David Coleman, Chaplain for Eco-Congregations, Scotland, has prepared a visual Advent Calendar with a short 90 second reflection for every day of Advent. Lots of wonderful videos of Scottish scenery and wildlife! You view them all as they are published, here: https://www.ecocongregationscotland.org/advent-keep-awake/
Our ‘Best Ever’ Curry Night
Our latest Curry night held to raise funds for Palani Mission was exceptionally well supported, with over 80 guests enjoying Saju’s excellent cuisine. Many people said it was our ‘best ever’ curry evening. Sheela Stephen, a member of our congregation who comes from Tamil Nadu herself, got our evening off to a good start with […]