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United Reformed Church |
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Written by Alison Reed Richards
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Friday, 27 November 2009 00:00 |
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‘We respect the traditions of our past, engage with the present and look forward to the future, believing that Christian truth is not contained in static prepositional statements but is ever changing and constantly evolving’. The Mid Somerset United Reformed Church includes five churches: Curry Rivel, Langport, Somerton, Street and Glastonbury. The URC is a mainstream ‘free church' (ie not linked to the state) which was formed in 1972 from the Presbyterian and Congregational Churches. We have close links in the area with other branches of the Christian faith: Methodists, Baptists, Catholics, Anglicans and independent chapels. We work ecumenically with them on a variety of activities and projects, which our simple and colourful website will show. www.midsomerseturc.net
The Hall at the URC is available for Groups, parties, and individuals to book. For a suggested minimum donation of £10 you would have the use of the Hall (tables, chairs, kitchen, toilet). To book telephone Mike Mason 252076.
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Sunday School Trip to Warwick Castle |
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Written by Alison Reed Richards
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Saturday, 29 May 2010 13:32 |
After an unearthly early start and 3 hour coach trip our small (but enthusiastic) URC sunday school group arrived at Warwick castle, welcomed by vociferous tail displaying peacocks, to join with around two thousand other URC young ( and young at heart ) folk on a warm sunny day in May. There was so much to see and do - fiery canonball firing catapult, the views from atop the towers(over 530 steps!), the walk-through 'Kingmaker' display with such lifelike wax models you could not be absolutely sure which were actors , which were not. (I'm sure the King's horse winked at me!), have-a-go archery, have-a-go rat throwing (!), eavesdropping on the guests at the Royal Party's weekend stay, the birds of prey display (the 8 foot wingspan of the sea eage was truly awesome) and of course the wonderful grounds, gardens and river to enjoy. We may only be a few at Curry Rivel URC Sunday School but it was affirming to find ourselves part of a much bigger movement of young people. And to top it all-a great day out. |
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Music of the Ukraine |
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Written by Deborah Wilkes
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Tuesday, 06 April 2010 11:30 |
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Huge thanks to all who attended the Kiev Singers Concert at St Andrews Church, jointly organised by St Andrew 's and the URC. The evening was a great success, the music fantastic and the audience most attentive and appreciative. The amazing sum of £268 was raised for the 'New Beginnings' children's charity. Watch this space in two years' time.
Steve Beney - Curry Rivel URC
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People at the URC |
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Written by Alison Reed Richards
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Sunday, 07 February 2010 17:01 |
Minister: Rev Tim Richards 01458 252799
Secretary: Mike Mason 01458 252076 Treasurer: Mrs Jo Morling 01460 281781 Sunday School: Tony and Jenny Potts 01458 253953 Other Enquiries: Steve Beney 01458 259391
Tim Richards (with his wife, Alison, and daughter) moved to be Minister of the Mid Somerset Group of United Reformed Churches in the summer of 2005. (Curry Rivel; Langport; Somerton; Street; Glastonbury- see the Mid Somerset group website).
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Services |
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Written by Alison Reed Richards
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Sunday, 07 February 2010 16:13 |
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We are a small, inclusive group, which meets for worship every Sunday morning at 10:30am at the United Reformed Church building on the Hambridge Road, Wiltown, Curry Rivel. In line with nonconformist tradition lay and ordained people lead our services alike. Every service is followed by a chance to talk with the preacher and congregation over coffee. The sacrament of holy Communion is celebrated as part of morning worship on the first Sunday of every month. In our church we practise an ‘open table’ this means that we are happy for all who are at the service to share in the bread and wine should they wish, regardless of denomination, age or where they may be on their faith journey, equally there is no expectation that anyone must share in this part of the service. Everyone is welcome. On occasions throughout the year we take our morning service to the community room at Parsonage Place enabling some of the less able residents there to join in an act of worship. Dates are advertised on the Chapel notice board and in the Curry Rivel News. |
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Easter weekend at the URC |
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Written by Alison Reed Richards
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Tuesday, 06 April 2010 20:24 |
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Well the rain did not dampen our spirits! Around 25 children descended on the garden at Orchard View on Easter Saturday and dressed in wellie boots and waterproof coats wandered through the long grass hunting for baskets, each holding egg shaped tokens in 6 different colours. Once 6 different colour tokens had been collected these could then be exchanged for a chocolate egg (kindly donated by the URC Sunday School). Once indoors out of the rain there was squash and muffins for the children;hot drinks and easter biscuits for the grown-ups plus easter decorations to decorate and take home. Fun! But next year we'd love some warm sunshine please! 
At our Easter Sunday Service Gladys and Arthur Mounter celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary with an affirmation of their wedding vows. They were married at Curry Rivel URC on April 4th 1960 and both have played an important part in the worshipping community there ever since. |
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