Musings from the Manse – December
At the beginning of my sabbatical where I was looking at Church Growth, I spoke with John Proctor the URC General Secretary and he suggested that we need to first ask churches if they want to grow. At first this seemed to me an obvious question to which surely the
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An Invitation to our Melody Cafe – Sunday 1st. December
The evening will begin at 6.00pm for a 6.30pm start with tea/coffee and cake etc. there will be an interval about halfway through for more refreshments and will finish around 8.00pm. Do come and join us.
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Musings from the Close – November
“In November, the air grows cold and the earth and all of its creatures prepare for winter. Animals seek food and shelter. And people gather together to celebrate their blessings with family and friends.” November, a time when nature starts to prepare for a time of dormant slumber. Trees shed
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Youth Assembly 2020 – Common Ground: Where is it?
It is an opportunity to not only focus on Jesus but to share in community and to discover what it means to be a church together. It is being held at Whitemoor lakes in Staffs on the weekend of 24/26 Jan. There is a cost of £110 if booked on
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Working with Children and Young People
You can share the work that you are already doing with others or learn something new or get ideas to set up your own event about working with children in a christian capacity. Please contact wilderness@urcyorkshire.org.uk for further details.
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Musings from the corner of the office…….. October
Yes, we seem to speeding through September to my second favourite season but a season that is now, for me, a time to remember a life changing event. A year ago I was contemplating the possibility of life on my own…something which became a reality at the end of October
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Our Harvest Festival and the Things Knaresborough is Thankful For
Family (42), health(37), friends (30)were the most important followed by customers(17), Food(14), Knaresborough and its community(21), sunshine (10),NHS (8), Life itself (7), employment (7), friendly people and children (6) each. Volunteers (5), Nature (5), love (4), assistants and servers (3), long term trade (3), happiness (3), a kind word (3).
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Monthly Musings – September
The summer months are almost over and they often provide a time for thoughtful reflection and an opportunity to look forward to what autumn has in store. I am reminded of Paul’s letter to the Ephesians ‘But if we walk in the light, as he is in the light, we
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Macmillan Coffee Morning
It will be held between 10.00am and 12 noon. There will tea and coffee and lots of cakes! Please do come and join us and feel free to bring friends, relatives and neighbours. There can not be enough money raised for this worthwhile charity that supports so many people who
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Mission Rescue – Holiday Club 2019
Our Holiday Club week for 2019 ended on Friday 2nd August and what a time we had! Seventy plus children filled the church with much laughter and chatter. They learned all about Moses and how God helped him to set the Israelites free even though he felt he wasn’t up
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Chris Milner – Journeyman
Please come and join us and enjoy a relaxing evening. Tickets £3.00 can be obtained on the door on the night or from www.chrismilner.com ( WeGotTickets) All will be welcome.
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Musings from The Manse – July
And, as the sun rose that morning, not one of the troops on the landing craft approaching these shores, not one of the pilots in the skies above, not one of the sailors at sea – knew whether they would still be alive when it set once again. If one
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Visit to the Tree of Life Reform Synagogue – Bradford
The details are on the poster and the visit is open to all. It is important for all Christians and people of all faiths to get to know about each others beliefs and so, increase tolerance and reduce suspicion about each other and to learn about how other people worship
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Mission Rescue – Holiday Club 2019
Mission Rescue will be our tenth children’s Holiday Club and each year we see the number of children rise and receive wonderfully positive feedback. The leaders and the children have a fantastic week and relationships are made between children and also with their parents. This years Holiday Club focuses on
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