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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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!! URC runs out of steam!! |
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Written by Alison Reed Richards
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Saturday, 29 January 2011 08:50 |
Monday 13 th December should have been a Friday-if you are of a superstitious disposition. Members and friends from the URC set out in convoy from Townsend House, dressed to kill (or at least keep warm), armed with torches, flasks of mulled cider & wine, baskets of mince pies, into the freezing fog of early evening. We were rendezvousing with the Carol Train at Bishop’s Lydeard @ 6:30pm. The fog combined with the steam from the locomotive to darken and dampen the evening and coupled with the 1950’s style of the station it all felt like an Agatha Christie ‘murder/mystery’.  In lusty voice we joined –with great non-conformist gusto-with the orchestra to sing carols on the platform before climbing aboard and embarking on our journey to Williton Station. Fuelled now by our festive nibbles and throats lubricated with spices and wine we disembarked at the delightful station-wonderful roaring coal fire in the waiting room- and waited under a now clear starry sky for the sister train from Minehead to arrive. And waited. And waited.Unfortunately the train from Minehead had been delayed at Watchet; someone had been taken ill and an ambulance called before their journey could be resumed. Once arrived we watched, with the children in our group, as the great steaming engines uncoupled from their respective trains, travelled the brief distances to ‘points’ that enabled their changing lines and re-coupled with the alternative train. A smooth operation. Hop on board and off we go! But –we waited. And we waited. A sheepish Guard appeared. The locomotive had run out of steam! Solution? Not being near an overhead water tank we were waiting for the Fire Brigade to arrive and fill us up! Time scale dependant on what else the fire service was doing on a freezing, foggy night in rural Somerset! Not to be discouraged-although it was very cold- we sang a few more carols, ate the crumbs, drained the dregs from the flasks and eventually rolled home about an hour & a half later than expected. Did we enjoy ourselves? You bet we did
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Pillow Talk |
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Written by Anthony Greenaway
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Thursday, 11 November 2010 17:16 |
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PILLOW TALK
Why, oh why do bedtimes have to be BIG QUESTION times? One such recent conversation went something like this:
‘You know the Bible?..'
‘Yes..’(waiting with baited breath to hear what is going to come next..)
‘Is it true?’
Now that is a BIG question and one I don’t think I really got to grips with until my ‘A’ levels! What to say and where to start-and how to answer in language which will be grasped by a young mind? No, I don’t believe the Bible is true in a completely factual, inerrant sense. Yes, I believe the Bible is an attempt- through historical narrative, great and exciting ‘stories’, (boring!) genealogies, allegories, beautiful poetry, parable and letters, using language and ideas limited and confined by the social/political/scientific understanding of the time –to express as best those people were able the Truth of their experience of God. And that truth of experience was ever evolving as the world and their understanding of it grew and altered. At the heart of the biblical tradition is the notion that truth is not primarily fact or creed but is best conveyed through story. So in answer: Yes, I believe the Bible is true and in this way-to borrow the words of a Native American story teller-‘I don’t know if it happened in this way or not, but I know this story is true.’ |
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The Christmas Tree |
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Written by Alison Reed Richards
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Thursday, 11 November 2010 17:10 |
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THE CHRISTMAS TREE is a pagan fertility symbol a suitable decoration in our sacred Places of Worship?
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CHRISTMAS CRAFT FAIR |
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Written by Alison Reed Richards
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Monday, 01 November 2010 19:33 |
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Although organised by Curry Rivel URC, the CHRISTMAS CRAFT FAIR is an event for the whole community. To this end it is held in the Village Hall which, along with its central location, has easy disabled access and free car parking nearby. There is no charge for entry to the FAIR and it is not primarily a fund raising event; rather it is a showcase for craftspeople and an opportunity for villagers to get together- share refreshment, catch up with friends, do some shopping, enjoy live entertainment and soak up the friendly and festive atmsosphere.
The FAIR in 2011 will be on Saturday 12th November from 11-3pm. What crafts will be on dispaly and for sale will be confirmed later in the year but if you have any positive suggestions or would like further details contact Alison Richards on 252799. |
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Recent events |
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Written by Deborah Wilkes
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Saturday, 18 September 2010 18:15 |
 SUMMER BARBEQUE and TEA FOR THE HOSPICE The URC's summer barbeque, held in the garden at Orchard View, this year was bathed in glorious sunshine! Members of the congregation along with friends from the village were able to sit, chat, eat, drink and laugh together.Food, Fun and Friendship - a great combination.  TEA @ 3 St. Margaret's Somerset Hospice were marking 30 years of caring for the terminally ill and their family/carers with the theme of 'Tea @ 3'. Supported by the Mid Somerset Group of URC Churches and the residents of Curry Rivel, Tim, Ali & Leah were able to forward £415 to the Hospice following their CREAM TEA @ 3 event in July.A big thank you to all who came. |
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