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Written by Alison Reed Richards
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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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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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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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Valentine themed Coffee Morning |
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Written by Alison Reed Richards
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Sunday, 31 January 2010 16:49 |
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On St Valentine's Day a number of us shared coffee, cakes and 'sweethearts' at a coffee morning held in the Hall behind the United Reformed Church.   As well as coffee/tea and bisciuts there was a cake stall with sumptuous cakes and slices for sale plus the chance to decorate a heart-shaped biscuit either to give to your valentine or as a treat for yourself. A chance to sit and chat with friends old and new and with something for young and old to 'have a go' at. |
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Reaching out into the community |
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Written by Alison Reed Richards
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Sunday, 07 February 2010 16:24 |
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Prayer
Prayer anchors us to the needs of this world and leads us to action and to this end we meet bimonthly at 8am at Orchard View for a Prayer Breakfast.  A time for sharing our thoughts and concerns (for ourselves, our community, our world) over cooked breakfast before spending time focussing these thoughts in prayer.
Village Activities
Coffee Mornings
Easter Egg Hunt
‘Living The Questions’
Summer Barbeque
Car Treasure Hunt
Harvest Lunch
Film Nights
Christmas Craft Fair.
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Written by Alison Reed Richards
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Sunday, 07 February 2010 16:17 |
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Every second Sunday in the month Sunday School runs concurrently with the morning service. The children begin the start of the service with the rest of the congregation before retiring to the Hall at the back of the Chapel after a hymn. There they have time and space together for a story, song, ‘making’ activity (they make wonderful macaroons!) before joining with the congregation again, sharing with us what they have discovered and done.
In 2009 the Sunday School took charge of the Nativity Service in December and told us the story of the Star. Quick hat changes turned them from stars into angels into wise people before telling us about Jesus the Light of the World. An enlightening service.
Sunday School activities in 2010 include:
Sunday School Christmas Party on Saturday 30th January.
Easter Egg Hunt on Saturday 3rd April, Easter Saturday, in the garden at Orchard View.
Trip to Warwick Castle on Saturday 15th May.
Presentation of Harvest baskets on Sunday 26th September.
Nativity Service on Sunday 12th December.
Sunday School is for children 3 years of age and over and meets monthly (apart from during August).
If you are interested please contact Jenny and Tony Potts 253953. |
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