Cheltenham URC News

COVID-19 UPDATE

We are sorry, but for the duration of the crisis, or until we are informed by the authorities that is is safe to restart, ALL services and ALL social groups are now SUSPENDED until further notice

The Church magazine is available at ITonline.aspx. In this time of crisis we have instituted a The Pewsheet Without Any Pews to share news and information. If you would like your own copy, please email web@urcic.org.uk to be included.

The URC has made available 'Daily Devotions' to sustain us all in these trying times https://devotions.urc.org.uk/

There are also worship materials from Roots rootsontheweb.com.

There are many broadcast services weekly:

Sunday 8.10am on Radio 4
Sunday 8 am on Radio Gloucestershire
Sunday morning on BBC1
A local stream from South Cheltenham Team Ministry www.stpetersleck.org
A local stream from North Cheltenham Team Ministry www.northchelt.org.uk/
The Cheltenham Network Church (CNC) are running ‘Virtual Networks’ with daily prayers, Bible Study, Alpha and services cnc.church
Links to URC Churches which are streaming Services
All Soul’s, Langham Place, london
Congregational, United Church of Christ, Wisconsin. Livestream at 3.30pm BST (suggested by Sally March whose brother attends there)
Dursley Tabernacle https://www.facebook.com/DursleyTab/
St Columba's in Pont St, London (suggested by Anne Strathie)

If you should need the services of a Minister at this time please email sec@urcic.org.uk.

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When life gets back to normal......

Pastoral Teas

As for March the Teas will be moving to the 4th Tuesday of the Month - 2.30 - 4pm in the Garden Room at St Andrew's

Prestbury Coffee Mornings

1st Saturday of the month 4th April - 10.30am-Noon

There will be the usual raffle, books etc. and of course, the toasted teacakes !

We would love to welcome new faces as well as enjoying the company of our regular attendees. You can be sure of a warm welcome.

Regeneration /Repair Cafe

St Andrew's 1st Saturday of the Month 10.00 - 2.00

If it's broken - let us get it fixed for you!

An Invitation from Rev Dee

Our Bible Exploring Group invites all Christian denominations to gather together the first Tuesday in the month at 10.30 am at Dee's house.

Our Secretary, Katherine Ursell contacts members before each meeting with a reminder of the theme and Bible readings which we shall be discussing. She will be happy to place you on our mailing list.

email address: purpleviolett@hotmail.co.uk

For further information please speak to Janet Kemp.

St Andrew's achieves ECO award

As a church, we received a great Christmas present when we heard that St Andrew's had achieved the SILVER Eco Church Award from A Rocha. This is great news and thanks to everyone for their support. You can see the certificate in the Link Gallery at St Andrew's

For your diary (emergency conditions permitting)

2nd May - Prestbury May Fair 1.30-Noon

21^st May it is hoped to mark ASCENSION DAY with an ecumenical prayer meeting on top of Leckhampton Hill. Full details to follow.

Community Film

Warden Hill URCC - CANCELLED until further notice

Contact community.films@urcic.org.uk for more information.

URC General Assembly 2020

The URC General Assembly, which currently meets every two years, will be at the University of Aston in Birmingham for the next meeting, from 10th to 13th July 2020. Because this is in West Midlands Synod, we shall be asked to volunteer as Stewards. This is a good opportunity to see how the National organisation of the URC works.

Janet Kemp

DVDs for Loan

Below is a list of the DVD’s that have been shown recently and are available to borrow. Please contact Brian Miles if you would like to borrow one.

We would ask for a donation of £2.

Marley & Me	Zookeeper	Evan Almighty
My Cousin Rachel	Hampstead	Viceroys House
Wonder	Victoria and Abdul	Churchill
The Greatest Showman	Finding Your Feet	Peter Rabbit
Going in Style	Paddington 2	Oceans 8
King of Thieves	Searching	Mary Poppins Returns
Fantastic Beasts	Stan & Ollie	Fisherman’s Friend
Goodbye Christopher Robin	Darkest Hour (Winston Churchill)	Red Joan
The Time of Their Lives	Nanny McPhee and the Big Bang	Mama Mia, Here We go Again
The Guernsey Literary and Potato Pie Society	All is True	Yesterday
Downton Abbey

Knitters Needed!

Cheltenham Street Pastors are appealing for small items of warm clothing that can be handed out when the weather is very cold. Gloves, especially man-sized and woolly hats would be much appreciated.

Prayer support is always welcome – is that a service you could offer?

More information from Tony Jeans or Ann Gimingham at St Andrew’s

Past Case Review

The United Reformed Church Past Case Review is an open invitation for anyone to raise concerns about the behaviour or conduct of anyone affiliated with the URC since its formation in 1972. Tel. 020 7916 8682, email: pastcase.review@urc.org.uk