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ZoomJoin us for an 𝐈𝐧𝐭𝐫𝐨𝐝𝐮𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐭𝐨 𝐖𝐡𝐨𝐥𝐞-𝐥𝐢𝐟𝐞 𝐃𝐢𝐬𝐜𝐢𝐩𝐥𝐞𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐩 November 11th 12-2pm On Zoom All are welcome, please contact admin@urcEastern.org.uk to book
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Synod Events
Children and Youth Workers Retreat
PleshyFriday 12th January – Saturday 13th January Are you leading work Children and young people? The retreat, led by Nicola Grieves is time for workers and volunteers to get together to share some time of rest and relaxation and opportunity to share ideas. The event will be held at Pleshy The House of Retreat, The Street, Pleshey, Chelmsford, CM3 1HA It is a great space for finding some peace and quiet and to get to know one another. We will begin with arrivals from 4pm onwards for afternoon tea and then in the evening spend time getting to know one another and enjoy dinner together. On the Saturday their will be time for sharing and space for quiet reflection. The retreat will end with tea and worship at 3.30pm. There is no charge for the event. Please get in touch via email if you would like to come along and we will reserve a place and send a booking form. cydo@urceastern.org.uk
February Eastern Synod Roadshow
Christ Church Wickford Gateway Service Road, United KingdomEastern Synod Roadshow @ Christ Church Wickford An informal space to raise questions, share answers, gather ideas and make connections. Refreshments and resources will be available. Synod staff and those with various roles will be on hand to chat about anything and everything, and to offer advice and support.
Mad Science Praise Party!
Hutton and Shenfield, Union ChurchDuggie Dug Dug's Praise Party. Songs, Puppets, Science, Thrills! Mad Science Praise Party! Sunday 25th February 2024 at 3.30pm Hutton and Shenfield, Union Church, Brentwood CM13 2NA Family Ticket £10 (2 Adults + Children) or Children £2.50 For Further Information Please contact Nicola Grieves 07515721172 To book email admin@urceastern.org.uk
Church Secretaries Network
A chance for Church Secretaries to get together, share knowledge, ideas, advice and problems. An informal zoom get together, whether you have been a secretary for years, or have just taken over. First Tuesday of the month 7.30 pm
Church Secretaries Network
A chance for Church Secretaries to get together, share knowledge, ideas, advice and problems. An informal zoom get together, whether you have been a secretary for years, or have just taken over. First Tuesday of the month 7.30 pm
May Eastern Synod Roadshow
Downing Place URC (DPURC) 4 Downing Place, Cambridge, United KingdomEastern Synod Roadshow An informal space to raise questions, share answers, gather ideas and make connections. Refreshments and resources will be available. Synod staff and those with various roles will be on hand to chat about anything and everything, and to offer advice and support.
Communion Training – FULLY BOOKED
Castle Hill URC Dryden Rd, Castle Hill, United KingdomFULLY BOOKED A training course for authorised elders (or those who would like to be) and lay preachers. Suitable as a first course or as a refresher course 1.30 till 4pm at Castle Hill URC Contact - training@urceastern.org.uk
Church Secretaries Network
A chance for Church Secretaries to get together, share knowledge, ideas, advice and problems. An informal zoom get together, whether you have been a secretary for years, or have just taken over. First Tuesday of the month 7.30 pm
Big Day Out 2024
Trinity Park Ipswich Felixstowe Road, Ipswich, United KingdomBig Day Out 2024 This our story.... A day of activities, talks, worship and fellowship for everyone connected with Eastern Synod. You can book your place here: https://forms.office.com/e/6jwigUVLMB Come and Relax: Enjoy the setting of Trinity Park and relax in the grounds. Create: Through a celebration art project and music, including drumming/percussion workshop, Drama and dance and the opportunity to sing in a live one-off production of ‘Jonah Man Jazz’ Reflect: Celebrating our Faith, hope and love in Action through Bible study, prayer spaces, storytelling. Exploring Faith in Action including through displays, conversation and all age activities. Have fun: In the grounds with a craft marquee, bouncy castle and slide, giant games, and fairground sideshows, including balloon modelling, face painting and bubble shows Celebrate: Worship together and eat together
Safer Sacred Spaces
ZoomSafer Sacred Spaces Boundaries Training for those in Pastoral Charge Jul 17, 2024 10:30 AM or Sep 11, 2024 10:30 AM Please contact admin@urceastern.org.uk to book
Communion Training
Hive Basildon Honeypot Lane, BasildonA training course for authorised elders (or those who would like to be) and lay preachers. Suitable as a first course or as a refresher course 2pm at the Hive Basildon Contact - training@urceastern.org.uk
Safer Sacred Spaces Boundaries Training for those in Pastoral Charge
Safer Sacred Spaces Boundaries Training for those in Pastoral Charge Sep 11, 2024 10:30 AM Please contact admin@urceastern.org.uk to book
September Eastern Synod Roadshow
Ipswich Road URC, NorwichEastern Synod Roadshow An informal space to raise questions, share answers, gather ideas and make connections. Refreshments and resources will be available. Synod staff and those with various roles will be on hand to chat about anything and everything, and to offer advice and support.
Theology Day Whittlesford
Whittlesford URC 36 Duxford RoadA day for Ministers, retired ministers, and lay people to talk theology and share ideas. All are welcome. This day will focus on the book ‘Cancer and the Cross’ By Chris Kemshell – minister in this Synod. The day will start with Chris giving us a talk followed by a discussion with a break for lunch. You can register and pick up a copy of the book at October Synod meeting – or register by contacting admin@urceastern.org.uk You can also grab a copy of the book from the URC bookshop https://urcshop.co.uk/cancer-and-the-cross-by-chris-kemshell/
Communion Training
A training course for authorised elders (or those whose church meeting have asked them to be ) and lay preachers. Suitable as a first course or as a refresher course Saturday 9th November - Norwich Contact - admin@urceastern.org.uk
November Eastern Synod Roadshow
Epping URC Lindsey Street, Epping, United KingdomEastern Synod Roadshow An informal space to raise questions, share answers, gather ideas and make connections. Refreshments and resources will be available. Synod staff and those with various roles will be on hand to chat about anything and everything, and to offer advice and support.
Worship Resourcing Day
Sawston Free Church 1 High St, Sawston, CambridgeHow to lead worship when no-one wants to lead. A basic primer on what to do when you can’t find someone to lead worship. Including: Using the URC prerecorded service Finding prayers online Creative alternatives to a sermon Including younger worshipers Finding music when there’s no musician The day will be facilitated by the Eastern Synod Moderator, CYDO and MTO.
Communion Training
A training course for authorised elders (or those whose church meeting have asked them to be ) and lay preachers. Suitable as a first course or as a refresher course March 13th 2pm Synod Offices Whittlesford Contact - admin@urceastern.org.uk
Celebrant Training
Worship Training @ Fulborn URC Two half days for elders, lay preachers and anyone who is interested in these offices. You can sign up for one or both and bring a pack-up lunch. 10AM Weddings & Blessings 1PM Funerals and Celebrations of Life