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Safeguarding training - Foundation and Intermediate at Trinity Church, Totton, Southampton SO40 8WU Arrivals from 9.30am for 10am start. Finish at 4pm. Poster to download
Advanced Safeguarding Training - 2 online sessions Tuesday 14 January 2025 and Tuesday 21 January 2025. 6.30pm - 8.30pm on zoom Participants must attend both sessions to completed the course and gain a certificate. Places are limited, priority will be given to those in mandated roles. Any questions, please email bookings@urcwessex.org.uk Poster to download.
Wessex Synod's Winter Youth Retreat 17 - 19 January 2025 at Waverley Abbey, Farnham For young people in School year 9 up to age 25 years Join other young people for a cosy, warm retreat. Time for fun and friendship. An opportunity to lean on God, rest and restore our energy. Bookings are now closed. Further information about the Winter Youth Retreat weekend
Church Secretaries Networking on zoom 10am - 11.30am Please let us know of any topics you would like to be aired.
Safeguarding training - Foundation and Intermediate at Trinity URC, Sutton Road, Charminster, Bournemouth, BH9 1RN Arrivals from 9.30am for 10am start. Finish at 4pm. Poster for downloading
Online safeguarding training - foundation & intermediate course Three online sessions of 90 minutes. Participants must attend all 3 sessions to complete the training and gain a certificate. Thursday mornings 9.30am - 11am on 30 January, 6 February, 13 February 2025 Any questions or difficulties email: bookings@urcwessex.org.uk Poster to download
Safeguarding Training - Foundation & Intermediate United Church Winchester, Jewry Street, Winchester, SO23 8RZ 10am - 4pm. Arrivals from 9.30am. Please bring your own lunch. Poster to download.
This event is for Church Safeguarding Coordinators and Deputy Safeguarding Coordinators in Wessex Synod. The morning session this year will look at adult safeguarding and case studies. The afternoon session will be led by Julian Whiting on supporting survivors. Julian Whiting is a freelance business development specialist, who among other things is a retired Metropolitan Police officer which included a short stint at Buckingham Palace. He has worked in the voluntary sector with charities supporting children and those parenting alone. He is passionate about truth and justice which stems from his own lived experience of abuse in a faith setting.
Lay Preachers' Gathering at Sarum College, Salisbury. Saturday 29 March 2025 Arrivals from 10.30am for 11am start. Finish at 4pm. If you have any difficulty booking via the website please email bookings@urcwessex.org.uk
Pear Tree Green, Southampton Windsor Trinity Church, Lower Earley, Reading April Eco Prayer God of new life As we celebrate your death and resurrection in Jesus Christ our Lord Amid the beauties and blessings of springtime in this part of the world We remember that you bring new life to places which had lost hope That out of small seeds you bring rich harvests So we pray for all who farm and grow food And those who work with them in harmony with creation and with You Adapting wherever they may to the realities of climate change Finding new ways to feed families And bring hope to communities May we too use our efforts to act with those Who help the poorest And bring life where there was none Through your Spirit Amen
Richmond Hill St Andrew's, Bournemouth Wheatley, Oxford April Eco Prayer God of new life As we celebrate your death and resurrection in Jesus Christ our Lord Amid the beauties and blessings of springtime in this part of the world We remember that you bring new life to places which had lost hope That out of small seeds you bring rich harvests So we pray for all who farm and grow food And those who work with them in harmony with creation and with You Adapting wherever they may to the realities of climate change Finding new ways to feed families And bring hope to communities May we too use our efforts to act with those Who help the poorest And bring life where there was none Through your Spirit Amen
Avenue St Andrew's, Southampton Wonersh April Eco Prayer God of new life As we celebrate your death and resurrection in Jesus Christ our Lord Amid the beauties and blessings of springtime in this part of the world We remember that you bring new life to places which had lost hope That out of small seeds you bring rich harvests So we pray for all who farm and grow food And those who work with them in harmony with creation and with You Adapting wherever they may to the realities of climate change Finding new ways to feed families And bring hope to communities May we too use our efforts to act with those Who help the poorest And bring life where there was none Through your Spirit Amen
Le Weekend Wareham May – A Prayer by Christian Aid Creator God, You created a world of community, richness, and love. But human greed has brought separation, destruction, and injustice. So, we pray for the opportunities and boldness to act together with others, to break down the barriers of our selfish desires. We pray our collective actions will be driven by wisdom and love, so that we your church will be agents for justice, as we seek a world fruitful for all of creation. In Jesus’ name, Amen
Trinity, Abingdon Drayton United Church May – A Prayer by Christian Aid Creator God, You created a world of community, richness, and love. But human greed has brought separation, destruction, and injustice. So, we pray for the opportunities and boldness to act together with others, to break down the barriers of our selfish desires. We pray our collective actions will be driven by wisdom and love, so that we your church will be agents for justice, as we seek a world fruitful for all of creation. In Jesus’ name, Amen
Normandy, Guildford Trinity, Charminster May – A Prayer by Christian Aid Creator God, You created a world of community, richness, and love. But human greed has brought separation, destruction, and injustice. So, we pray for the opportunities and boldness to act together with others, to break down the barriers of our selfish desires. We pray our collective actions will be driven by wisdom and love, so that we your church will be agents for justice, as we seek a world fruitful for all of creation. In Jesus’ name, Amen
Normandy, Guildford Trinity, Charminster May – A Prayer by Christian Aid Creator God, You created a world of community, richness, and love. But human greed has brought separation, destruction, and injustice. So, we pray for the opportunities and boldness to act together with others, to break down the barriers of our selfish desires. We pray our collective actions will be driven by wisdom and love, so that we your church will be agents for justice, as we seek a world fruitful for all of creation. In Jesus’ name, Amen
Children's Camp at Oakwood Christian Activity Centre 27 - 30 May 2025 Cost: £85 per child information Leaflet Public bookings are now closed. Please contact the camp coordinator if you are interested in taking one of our spare places. Email: Cydo-s@urcwessex.org.uk Balance payment £75 per child, payable by 26 April 2025.
The Beacon Church, Canford Heath Warsash June Eco Prayer Creator God, source of all life You spoke, and the universe burst into being Abundant, full of wonder and life, Everything expressing praise to You, God of wonders! We add our voices to the praises of the created world. We pray this month that in our journey alongside you We may serve you by our prayers for our world, and the challenges we face in the warming climate. Inspire us by your Holy Spirit To act faithfully to safeguard Creation in every way we are able, Not thinking of ourselves But loving our neighbours in all places So that in our Synod, as in our local churches, and the whole company of your Church Your Righteousness, Justice and Peace may flow In love to all Amen
Safeguarding Training - Foundation & Intermediate at Banbury URC @ The Haven on Saturday 7 June 2025 Arrivals from 9.30am for 10am start. Finish at 4pm. Bring your own lunch.
Three Legged Cross Mike Shrubsole as he retires June Eco Prayer Creator God, source of all life You spoke, and the universe burst into being Abundant, full of wonder and life, Everything expressing praise to You, God of wonders! We add our voices to the praises of the created world. We pray this month that in our journey alongside you We may serve you by our prayers for our world, and the challenges we face in the warming climate. Inspire us by your Holy Spirit To act faithfully to safeguard Creation in every way we are able, Not thinking of ourselves But loving our neighbours in all places So that in our Synod, as in our local churches, and the whole company of your Church Your Righteousness, Justice and Peace may flow In love to all Amen
Church Treasurers Networking on zoom 10am - 11.30am Please let us know of any topics you would like to be aired.
Jersey Marston, Oxford June Eco Prayer Creator God, source of all life You spoke, and the universe burst into being Abundant, full of wonder and life, Everything expressing praise to You, God of wonders! We add our voices to the praises of the created world. We pray this month that in our journey alongside you We may serve you by our prayers for our world, and the challenges we face in the warming climate. Inspire us by your Holy Spirit To act faithfully to safeguard Creation in every way we are able, Not thinking of ourselves But loving our neighbours in all places So that in our Synod, as in our local churches, and the whole company of your Church Your Righteousness, Justice and Peace may flow In love to all Amen
Shanklin, Isle of Wight Church on the Heath June Eco Prayer Creator God, source of all life You spoke, and the universe burst into being Abundant, full of wonder and life, Everything expressing praise to You, God of wonders! We add our voices to the praises of the created world. We pray this month that in our journey alongside you We may serve you by our prayers for our world, and the challenges we face in the warming climate. Inspire us by your Holy Spirit To act faithfully to safeguard Creation in every way we are able, Not thinking of ourselves But loving our neighbours in all places So that in our Synod, as in our local churches, and the whole company of your Church Your Righteousness, Justice and Peace may flow In love to all Amen