Cheltenham URC News
COVID-19 UPDATE
RESTART of PUBLIC WORSHIP
It is planned for public worship to resume at St Andrews and Warden Hill
on 6 September 2020. This will be in a COVID safe manner and sugject to
government regulations at the time.
St Christopher's is already open for private prayer (see
www.tciwh.org.uk for further details)
In the meantime, all services
and all social groups continue to be SUSPENDED.
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:
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
21st
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 |
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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’sPast 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
www.urc.org.uk/past-case-review