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Elders' Conference at Sarum College, Salisbury Saturday 28 June 2025. All places have been filled. Please email if you would like to be added to the waiting list. Email bookings@urcwessex.org.uk
Braishfield United Church of Egham Brill 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
General Assembly on 4-7 July Ryde, Isle of Wight July Eco Prayer Loving God We pray for our General Assembly taking place this month And for all who attend, vote and take part We thank you for the moving of Your Spirit through the meeting Which has prompted resolutions in support of climate action. We pray for all our churches and members who are working to make resolutions a reality And all who seek ways to sustain changes made and to deepen commitment For in all these things, we seek to put Your Kingdom first And to walk your way with Jesus, in the Spirit’s power Amen
Youth Camp at GB Outdoor Centre 11 - 13 July 2025 For young people in school years 7 - 13 (ages 11 - 17) Cost: £65 (£50 Early Bird price for bookings before 8 June 2025) Information Brochure Any difficulties booking via the website, please email bookings@urcwessex.org.uk
Fleet Christ Church Chineham Skinner Street, Poole July Eco Prayer Loving God We pray for our General Assembly taking place this month And for all who attend, vote and take part We thank you for the moving of Your Spirit through the meeting Which has prompted resolutions in support of climate action. We pray for all our churches and members who are working to make resolutions a reality And all who seek ways to sustain changes made and to deepen commitment For in all these things, we seek to put Your Kingdom first And to walk your way with Jesus, in the Spirit’s power Amen
Buckland, Portsmouth Broad Chalke, Salisbury July Eco Prayer Loving God We pray for our General Assembly taking place this month And for all who attend, vote and take part We thank you for the moving of Your Spirit through the meeting Which has prompted resolutions in support of climate action. We pray for all our churches and members who are working to make resolutions a reality And all who seek ways to sustain changes made and to deepen commitment For in all these things, we seek to put Your Kingdom first And to walk your way with Jesus, in the Spirit’s power Amen
Bridport United Church Christchurch Thame July Eco Prayer Loving God We pray for our General Assembly taking place this month And for all who attend, vote and take part We thank you for the moving of Your Spirit through the meeting Which has prompted resolutions in support of climate action. We pray for all our churches and members who are working to make resolutions a reality And all who seek ways to sustain changes made and to deepen commitment For in all these things, we seek to put Your Kingdom first And to walk your way with Jesus, in the Spirit’s power Amen
Faringdon United Church Swanage Fareham August – A Christian Aid prayer Good God of creation, we sing praise to you. But even as we raise our voices we know we have faltered and failed. Walking on paths that turned our hearts inward, Too often our leaves have withered our branches are barren. We have failed to be pruned and the axe is now poised. Poised to cut down the excesses that crucify all creation, the systems that impoverish all people, the privileges that diminish our faith. But even now it is not too late. For in the face of judgement comes the offer of grace and the hope that deadwood can spring to life. Where we have failed to bear good fruit and share your abundance for the earth GOD HAVE MERCY When our actions and intentions have been as chaff for the winds of heaven GOD HAVE MERCY Forgive us. Restore us. Inspire us now to delight in your purposes, to embrace your possibilities, to inhabit your promises, to flourish as fruit for the world you so love and bring healing for all the nations. AMEN
Salisbury High Cross Church, Camberley August – A Christian Aid prayer Good God of creation, we sing praise to you. But even as we raise our voices we know we have faltered and failed. Walking on paths that turned our hearts inward, Too often our leaves have withered our branches are barren. We have failed to be pruned and the axe is now poised. Poised to cut down the excesses that crucify all creation, the systems that impoverish all people, the privileges that diminish our faith. But even now it is not too late. For in the face of judgement comes the offer of grace and the hope that deadwood can spring to life. Where we have failed to bear good fruit and share your abundance for the earth GOD HAVE MERCY When our actions and intentions have been as chaff for the winds of heaven GOD HAVE MERCY Forgive us. Restore us. Inspire us now to delight in your purposes, to embrace your possibilities, to inhabit your promises, to flourish as fruit for the world you so love and bring healing for all the nations. AMEN
Bournemouth International Church Westborough August – A Christian Aid prayer Good God of creation, we sing praise to you. But even as we raise our voices we know we have faltered and failed. Walking on paths that turned our hearts inward, Too often our leaves have withered our branches are barren. We have failed to be pruned and the axe is now poised. Poised to cut down the excesses that crucify all creation, the systems that impoverish all people, the privileges that diminish our faith. But even now it is not too late. For in the face of judgement comes the offer of grace and the hope that deadwood can spring to life. Where we have failed to bear good fruit and share your abundance for the earth GOD HAVE MERCY When our actions and intentions have been as chaff for the winds of heaven GOD HAVE MERCY Forgive us. Restore us. Inspire us now to delight in your purposes, to embrace your possibilities, to inhabit your promises, to flourish as fruit for the world you so love and bring healing for all the nations. AMEN
Tadley Grange, Reading August – A Christian Aid prayer Good God of creation, we sing praise to you. But even as we raise our voices we know we have faltered and failed. Walking on paths that turned our hearts inward, Too often our leaves have withered our branches are barren. We have failed to be pruned and the axe is now poised. Poised to cut down the excesses that crucify all creation, the systems that impoverish all people, the privileges that diminish our faith. But even now it is not too late. For in the face of judgement comes the offer of grace and the hope that deadwood can spring to life. Where we have failed to bear good fruit and share your abundance for the earth GOD HAVE MERCY When our actions and intentions have been as chaff for the winds of heaven GOD HAVE MERCY Forgive us. Restore us. Inspire us now to delight in your purposes, to embrace your possibilities, to inhabit your promises, to flourish as fruit for the world you so love and bring healing for all the nations. AMEN
Blandford Forum St Francis, Banbury South Hayling August – A Christian Aid prayer Good God of creation, we sing praise to you. But even as we raise our voices we know we have faltered and failed. Walking on paths that turned our hearts inward, Too often our leaves have withered our branches are barren. We have failed to be pruned and the axe is now poised. Poised to cut down the excesses that crucify all creation, the systems that impoverish all people, the privileges that diminish our faith. But even now it is not too late. For in the face of judgement comes the offer of grace and the hope that deadwood can spring to life. Where we have failed to bear good fruit and share your abundance for the earth GOD HAVE MERCY When our actions and intentions have been as chaff for the winds of heaven GOD HAVE MERCY Forgive us. Restore us. Inspire us now to delight in your purposes, to embrace your possibilities, to inhabit your promises, to flourish as fruit for the world you so love and bring healing for all the nations. AMEN
This is a bespoke intermediate safeguarding training course aimed at local church elders. The pre-course expectation is that everyone will have completed the eLearning foundation safeguarding course. This intermediate training course will cover: The difference between adult and children safeguarding How to develop a safeguarding culture within your church Develop your understanding of the role and responsibilities that elders have within the church Support your understanding of the URC safeguarding structure and how this can support you Seek to help you understand the five safeguarding actions outlined by the Charity Commission
Resourcing Churches Worskshops, Stands and Speakers to invigorate and energise. Something for everyone, every church, and for you. Publicity Poster Powerpoint Slide How to find High Cross Church, Camberley
Winchester Blackbird Leys, Church of the Holy Family September - Creationtide Sustaining God, Frail Flesh, Wild Wind; To live and breathe is to be called to praise you in company of the whole of your Creation, seen and unseen near or far So bless this Season of Creation As we take thought, pray and act Bringing our human activities Into harmony with You. Help us to hear, see and respond To the calls of the Earth And our fellow creatures To the warnings of weather, changes in drought and flood which are all around us. Inspire our praying Our actions As we open ourselves to Your Love at the heart of all we do Amen
Milton, Christ Church, Portsmouth Christ Church, Woodley September - Creationtide Sustaining God, Frail Flesh, Wild Wind; To live and breathe is to be called to praise you in company of the whole of your Creation, seen and unseen near or far So bless this Season of Creation As we take thought, pray and act Bringing our human activities Into harmony with You. Help us to hear, see and respond To the calls of the Earth And our fellow creatures To the warnings of weather, changes in drought and flood which are all around us. Inspire our praying Our actions As we open ourselves to Your Love at the heart of all we do Amen
Online safeguarding training - Refresher course For those who need to Refresh their training after 3 years. Two online sessions of 90 minutes. Participants must attend both sessions to complete the training and gain a certificate. Tuesdays 6.30pm - 8pm on 16 September and 23 September 2025 Any questions or difficulties email: bookings@urcwessex.org.uk Poster to download
Church Secretaries Networking on zoom Saturday 20 September 2025 10am - 11.30am Please let us know of any topics you would like to be aired.
Safeguarding Training - Foundation & Intermediate at Fareham URC on Saturday 20 September 2025 Arrivals from 9.30am for 10am start. Finish at 4pm. Bring your own lunch.
Romsey Twyford (Berks) September - Creationtide Sustaining God, Frail Flesh, Wild Wind; To live and breathe is to be called to praise you in company of the whole of your Creation, seen and unseen near or far So bless this Season of Creation As we take thought, pray and act Bringing our human activities Into harmony with You. Help us to hear, see and respond To the calls of the Earth And our fellow creatures To the warnings of weather, changes in drought and flood which are all around us. Inspire our praying Our actions As we open ourselves to Your Love at the heart of all we do Amen
Safeguarding Refresher training (for people who have previously completed Safeguarding Foundation & Intermediate training) at Woking URC on Saturday 27 September 2025 This Refresher course is 4 hours. Arrivals from 9.am for 9.30am start. Finish at 1.30pm.
Peachcroft Christian Centre, Abingdon Iford, Bournemouth September - Creationtide Sustaining God, Frail Flesh, Wild Wind; To live and breathe is to be called to praise you in company of the whole of your Creation, seen and unseen near or far So bless this Season of Creation As we take thought, pray and act Bringing our human activities Into harmony with You. Help us to hear, see and respond To the calls of the Earth And our fellow creatures To the warnings of weather, changes in drought and flood which are all around us. Inspire our praying Our actions As we open ourselves to Your Love at the heart of all we do Amen
Join churches across the UK in marking Disability Awareness Sunday – a time to celebrate God’s image in every person! – and download the new resource pack from disability charity Through the Roof (www.throughtheroof.org). “My hearing had gone… my legs wouldn’t move: God’s image was still in me.” This year’s free resource, Made in God’s Image, features Emily Owen, an award-winning author who became deaf at 21 and now lives with multiple disabilities. In her video and resource, she shares how God looks at the heart (1 Samuel 16), not outward ability. All matter as ALL are in God’s image No matter our challenges, we’re all ‘wonderfully made’ in God’s image – and when churches fully welcome disabled people, everyone is blessed. Sadly, 72% of disabled people in the UK report facing negative attitudes. Joining church can be a challenge. That’s why this matters. Use the official date, 28 September – or any Sunday – to spark conversations and take a step towards disability inclusion. FREE resource for churches! The free downloadable pack includes Emily’s video, songs, prayers, sermon ideas, and handouts reminding us ‘All are made in God’s image’. Download your copy now: 💻 Get the free pack at: […]
Anniversary of the Formation of the URC Meeting of Synod on the 11th St Andrew’s, Walton & Weybridge October Harvest - A Prayer from Commitment4Life Jehovah Rapha, God of Healing, we praise you for your goodness and mercy. We thank you for our health and harvest. You created the earth and declared it good. You cause the rains to fall and the grains to grow. You have birthed us into goodness and have surrounded us with good things: family and community, fresh air and clean water, buzzing bees and laughing children. Your beauty is declared in and through all creation. As we draw close to you in our praying, may your Spirit of healing grace fall upon us and upon all, especially on those who are in need of your healing touch. In the name of the one who healed through love and grit and grace, Jesus the Christ, Amen
Advanced Safeguarding Training Thursdays 9th & 16th October 2025, 6.30pm - 8.30pm on zoom Participants must attend both sessions to complete the course and gain a certificate. Places are limited so priority will be given to those in mandated roles. Anyone who has completed the safeguarding foundation & intermediate course or Refresher is welcome to apply.
Broadstone The Spire Church, Farnham October Harvest - A Prayer from Commitment4Life Jehovah Rapha, God of Healing, we praise you for your goodness and mercy. We thank you for our health and harvest. You created the earth and declared it good. You cause the rains to fall and the grains to grow. You have birthed us into goodness and have surrounded us with good things: family and community, fresh air and clean water, buzzing bees and laughing children. Your beauty is declared in and through all creation. As we draw close to you in our praying, may your Spirit of healing grace fall upon us and upon all, especially on those who are in need of your healing touch. In the name of the one who healed through love and grit and grace, Jesus the Christ, Amen
Southampton: Bitterne Christ Church, Marlow October Harvest - A Prayer from Commitment4Life Jehovah Rapha, God of Healing, we praise you for your goodness and mercy. We thank you for our health and harvest. You created the earth and declared it good. You cause the rains to fall and the grains to grow. You have birthed us into goodness and have surrounded us with good things: family and community, fresh air and clean water, buzzing bees and laughing children. Your beauty is declared in and through all creation. As we draw close to you in our praying, may your Spirit of healing grace fall upon us and upon all, especially on those who are in need of your healing touch. In the name of the one who healed through love and grit and grace, Jesus the Christ, Amen
London Street, Basingstoke St Columba's, Oxford October Harvest - A Prayer from Commitment4Life Jehovah Rapha, God of Healing, we praise you for your goodness and mercy. We thank you for our health and harvest. You created the earth and declared it good. You cause the rains to fall and the grains to grow. You have birthed us into goodness and have surrounded us with good things: family and community, fresh air and clean water, buzzing bees and laughing children. Your beauty is declared in and through all creation. As we draw close to you in our praying, may your Spirit of healing grace fall upon us and upon all, especially on those who are in need of your healing touch. In the name of the one who healed through love and grit and grace, Jesus the Christ, Amen
Collinwood Road (80th Anniversary) Petersfield November - COP30 will convene in Brazil God of Justice As we enter this month when COP30 will convene May all taking part in climate negotiations be mindful of the urgency of their task And work together for the good of the poorest and the voiceless, Communities who are crying out for action and for justice. Be with all who are affected by weather, perhaps drought or storms and be with those who work together to find new ways of living alongside creation in changed circumstances, researching new crops or rewilding river systems, using new and old technologies in harmony with creation and refusing to exploit your world for gain but reaching out in humility and in love for all neighbours so that life may be lived in harmony with the colourful abundance of your world and righteousness be the measure of our shared lives. We pray with your son who gave His life for all And with your spirit who inspires all creative life Amen
Trinity United Church, Ringwood St Peter's Shared Church Guildford November - COP30 will convene in Brazil God of Justice As we enter this month when COP30 will convene May all taking part in climate negotiations be mindful of the urgency of their task And work together for the good of the poorest and the voiceless, Communities who are crying out for action and for justice. Be with all who are affected by weather, perhaps drought or storms and be with those who work together to find new ways of living alongside creation in changed circumstances, researching new crops or rewilding river systems, using new and old technologies in harmony with creation and refusing to exploit your world for gain but reaching out in humility and in love for all neighbours so that life may be lived in harmony with the colourful abundance of your world and righteousness be the measure of our shared lives. We pray with your son who gave His life for all And with your spirit who inspires all creative life Amen
General Assembly Lymington Fovant November - COP30 will convene in Brazil God of Justice As we enter this month when COP30 will convene May all taking part in climate negotiations be mindful of the urgency of their task And work together for the good of the poorest and the voiceless, Communities who are crying out for action and for justice. Be with all who are affected by weather, perhaps drought or storms and be with those who work together to find new ways of living alongside creation in changed circumstances, researching new crops or rewilding river systems, using new and old technologies in harmony with creation and refusing to exploit your world for gain but reaching out in humility and in love for all neighbours so that life may be lived in harmony with the colourful abundance of your world and righteousness be the measure of our shared lives. We pray with your son who gave His life for all And with your spirit who inspires all creative life Amen
Southampton: Isaac Watts St Mark's Shared Church Bordon November - COP30 will convene in Brazil God of Justice As we enter this month when COP30 will convene May all taking part in climate negotiations be mindful of the urgency of their task And work together for the good of the poorest and the voiceless, Communities who are crying out for action and for justice. Be with all who are affected by weather, perhaps drought or storms and be with those who work together to find new ways of living alongside creation in changed circumstances, researching new crops or rewilding river systems, using new and old technologies in harmony with creation and refusing to exploit your world for gain but reaching out in humility and in love for all neighbours so that life may be lived in harmony with the colourful abundance of your world and righteousness be the measure of our shared lives. We pray with your son who gave His life for all And with your spirit who inspires all creative life Amen