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Faith Talk – Thursday 3 October 2024 7:30pm
Do you ever wonder how you can be comfortable sharing your faith with others? Are you worried you might be laughed at or dismissed or considered strange? Are you concerned you wouldn’t know what to say if someone did want to know more? Join us for the...
KNOW AND GROW – Makaton course for churches
KNOW AND GROW - Makaton course for churches As part of our drive to help churches become increasingly accessible and welcoming to all, URC Training is delighted to be able to offer subsidised access to the new KNOW AND GROW training, a Makaton course which focuses...
Disability Inclusion Award for breaking down barriers in Ely
Cate Allen (left) receiving the Luke 5 Award for Disability Inclusion from Rich Tea Community co-founder Margaret Human (right) and flowers presented by a previous Luke 5 Award nominator Sarah Best (centre). The Rich Tea Community, a local group for adults with...
Mission Partnership Update & Resources Opportunities
Mission Partnership Update and Resource Opportunities The Eastern Synod is pleased to announce that the first Mission Partnership has been formed, following four church meetings which took place on July 14th. This partnership will be known as the Norwich Area URC...
New book by Rev Alex Jacob – Discipleship: Biblical, contemporary and personal reflections on Christian discipleship
Alex writes: “I am very pleased this book is now available. This book has been shaped by both 40 years of ministry and recent reflections on my role as Synod Transitional Minister for Mission Partnerships (Eastern Synod). I hope and pray this book will be helpful,...
What is a Quiet Day? – Online Discussion 11 September 2024 19:00 to 21:00
A discussion on different approaches to and experiences of quiet days facilitated by Mark Argent Sometimes the contents of a quiet day are focussed on something specific — perhaps a theme, the work of a poet or artist, or the story of a person — and sometimes they...
Synod Treasurer
Over the last few months all of our attempts to recruit a Synod Treasurer have been unsuccessful. In the circulated job description (please see below) is outlined the ideal but we are now at the stage of spelling out what the minimum requirements are to make an...
Season of Creation 2024: To Hope and Act with Creation
The Season of Creation takes place every year from 1 September – 4 October. It’s an opportunity for churches across the globe to focus on the natural environment, either for one Sunday or for the whole season. In the UK, many churches observe the season in addition to...
Open Air Service – Sunday 22 September 2024 3pm
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