Faith in Action Day 2023

Epping URC Lindsey Street, Epping, United Kingdom

Faith in Action means what it says! ‘Love God, Love your Neighbour’ Saturday, 30 September 2023 A very special free Workshop Day at Epping URC Key-note Address from Synod Moderator Revd Lythan Nevard Workshops: The Legacy of Slavery The challenges facing churches in the current economic climate – and what they can do to help. Green Issues (including a speaker from A Rocha) The Role of the Training & Mission Officer (Jo Clare-Young) Bring a packed lunch – beverages will be provided Parking available Booking form from Robert Ogden at easergo@gmail.com

New Safeguarding Coordinators Induction Course

Zoom

Have you recently been made your church's Safeguarding Coordinator, or shortly taking up the role? Then come along and find out what it's all about! This session will also be repeated on 5th December 4-6pm on Zoom. You can find out more information on the role here. To book onto the course (which is free), contact us! Or trial our new booking system below.

Free

Synod Meeting – Oct 2023

Castle Hill URC Dryden Rd, Castle Hill, United Kingdom

The Eastern Synod gathers to worship, discuss and decide together at Castle Hill URC in Ipswich on 14th October 2023

URC Spirituality: Zoom Quiet Day

Zoom

Lord, you have been our dwelling place throughout all generations 28 October 2023 10:30 to 28 October 2023 16:00 Venue: Zoom Price: Free For more details and to Book For this quiet day, with Mark Argent, we’ll take the readings for today in the Revised Common Lectionary (semi-continuous series) explored together and alone in silence, discussion and imagination. We’ll use Zoom for time together, but there will be plenty of time away from the screen to be with where God is speaking to us.

Stepwise Introductory Session

Stepwise is a discipleship development programme from the United Reformed Church. A chance to reflect on your faith and a fabulous way to deepen your discipleship. Stepwise Faith Filled Life Leaflet

Safeguarding Intermediate Training session on Zoom

Zoom

Please be advised that a replacement Safeguarding Intermediate Training session has been rescheduled for Thursday 16th November 2023 and once again, to accommodate some participants, the session will start at 7pm and end at 9pm. Bookings can be made via the email address below. Kind regards, Candice Hart Safeguarding Officer, URC Eastern Synod safeguarding@urceastern.org.uk  078492 76750

New Safeguarding Coordinators Induction Course – CANCELLED

Zoom

Have you recently been made your church's Safeguarding Coordinator, or shortly taking up the role? Then come along and find out what it's all about! This session will also be repeated on 11th October 7-9pm. You can find out more information on the role here. To book onto the course (which is free), contact us! Or trial our new booking system below.

Free

Children and Youth Workers Retreat

Pleshy

Friday 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