What is Cheltenham
United Reformed Church?
Cheltenham United Reformed Church, or CURC for short, is
a close partnership of two separate churches: Prestbury URC and St
Andrew's URC in Montpellier. Warden Hill URC recentky merged with St
Andrew's
The styles
of worship across the CURC churches are very different; they can even vary
from week-to-week. There are modern family friendly services, traditional
style services, and sometimes Taize worship and Cafe style services.
Each separate URC Church is managed by a team of elected and ordained
Elders and the same Elders manage the CURC as well.
Each church hosts various different social groups and events, but
every service or social is open to anyone and there is an intermingling
of our congregations.
In addition to the regular Sunday and weekday services across the
CURC there are Bible study
groups, small groups who meet for prayers and the opportunity to explore
spirituality and theology through denominational courses.
There is a lively social life with groups and various activities
catering for all ages - 'from the cradle to the grave'. Not to mention
Coffee Mornings, Church Fairs and Film Shows.
'In Touch' - a guide to CURC is available in all our churches.
There is something for everyone at Cheltenham URC!