Iona Sing-a-long

iona-sing-a-longsjpgIona Sing-A-Long 25 February 2012

Come and enjoy singing in or listening to Iona Style chants and choruses.

Newport United Reformed Church Wicken Road Newport Essex - Saturday 25th February 2012 10.30 - 12.00

Everyone welcome, refreshments will be served.

The Strength to be Human

peterborough-cathedralThe Strength to be Human 10 March 2012 

A day on Healing Saturday 10 March 2012 9 am - 4 pm

+ Keynote Address  + Workshops  + Healing Service with Communion and the Laying on of Hands

Cost £20.00 - £15 unwaged 

Download: The Strength to be Human Booking Form and Details

Spinal Chord Concert

spinal-chord2Spinal Chord Concert 17 March 2012

Spinal Chord is a fundraising concert for Standing Start Sawston Free Church 7.30 pm

A rare opportunity to sample the diverse sounds of the best local singing talent.

Cambridge Chord Company - Sawston Friday Singers and guests.

Download: Poster and Booking Details

Theological Reflection Day

baptism-3Theological Reflection Day - 20 March 2012

Will be held at Halesworth United Reformed Church and led by Revd Prof David Thompson.

The subject is Baptismal Practice in the United Reformed Church

Download: Theological Reflection Day

'Icons Images and Imagination'

icon-imagesIcons Images and Imagination - 24 March 2012

Awayday for Lay Preachers and Others  'Icons, Images and Imagination'

Haslingfield Methodist Church Cambridgeshire on Saturday 24th March 2012

Download: 'Icons, Images and Imagination' Poster

God's Space

gods-space1God's Space 13 - 15 April 2012

Have Fun! Make Friends! Meet God!

My Face, Our Place, God's Space - Friday 13th - Sunday 15th April 2012 at Crossways, Yardley Hastings URC Northampton.  A weekend of fun, worship and activities helping us explore our life, our world and our faith 13-15 year olds.

Download: God's Space Booking Form

Event for Elders

Event for Elders @ Westminster College - 13-15 April 2012

What is this about and who is it for…?event-for-elders-westminster-2012

The Event for Elders is an opportunity to explore Eldership, to meet other Elders, and to think together about the opportunities and challenges of being an Elder in the United Reformed Church today. It is aimed at all who are Elders within the United Reformed Church, and it may also be of interest if you are thinking of becoming an Elder.

Download: An Event for Elders

Download: An Event for Elders Booking Form

Preaching made Easier

Terling"Preaching made easier" 30 June 2012

The best Away-Day in Essex - Awayday for preachers and "others taking services" or planning to take services at Terling Chapel near Witham Essex Saturday 30th June 2012.

Dowload: Poster "Preaching made easier"

Rave in the Nave

rave-in-nave1Rave in the Nave 13 July 2012

 'Rave in the Nave' is the annual Christian youth event for young people aged 12 and over. It is being held on the evening of Friday July 13th within the beautiful and timeless Ely Cathedral.

The event runs from 7.15pm until midnight.

Download Brochure and Booking Form

Window on the World

wowimageWindow on the World 30 July - 2 August 2012 

For Christians of all ages, from all round the world, to come together with friends old and new. Window on the World is an annual mission, holiday conference organised by CWM Europe. For the first time in 2012, the conference will be held at The Belsey Bridge Conference Centre Ditchingham Suffolk.

The conference theme “Go for Gold,” reflects the 2012 Olympics taking place throughout the summer and also the Apostle Paul’s encouragement in Philippians to “run the race.”

Download: Window on the World Article

Website: CWM Europe Window on the World

National Family Week

family-week-august2012National Family Week 25 - 31 August 2012

National Family Week can be used as an opportunity to showcase the good work you do – demonstrating how your church connects with and supports families, offers activities and services for families, develops family-friendly policies or engages in other ways in the promotion of family life.

Download: National Family Week - United Reformed Church Ideas Sheet

A visit to the Holy Land

holylandA Visit to the Holy Land 23 August - 3 September 2012

12 day Visit to the Holy Land with Leo Roberts and Brian Jolly

Thursday 23rd August - Monday 3rd Sepetmber 2012

Download: Itinerary A Visit to the Holy Land

Download: Booking Form

Lay Preachers and Worship Leaders

westminster-college-frontLay Preachers and Worship Leaders at Westminster College September 2012

Monday 3rd - Wednesday 5th or Wednesday 5th - Friday 7th or Friday 7th - Sunday 9th September 2012

Organised and led by Westminster College teaching staff – this year’s broad theme is ‘Stories of Faith. Sessions on the Bible, on contemporary theology, on preaching and worship. Aiming to resource and encourage lay preachers and worship leaders in their ministry. Welcoming to those with only a little or with many years of experience.Time for worship, reflection time, good food and friendship.

Download: Lay Preachers 2012 Programme

Download: Lay Preachers Booking Form  - Download: Lady Hewley Trust Grant Application

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