Whoever you are and wherever you are on life's journey
Welcome to United Reformed Church of Eastcote and Northwood Hills
Our vision is to be a progressive, welcoming and worshiping community that celebrates diversity by following the way of Christ together.
Our Mission
To work tirelessly towards bringing about a just and peaceful society in which all people are equal in the eyes of each other and of the Holy Spirit.
Our Present Story
Covid-19 pandemic has meant we have had to make a lot of changes in the way we do things. Our church building is closed. It will remain closed until we are sure we can resume ‘normal’ service safely. Our landscape has changed, and we are trying new things to make sure we still provide a Sunday Service and a welcome.
Zoom Church Service
We meet virtually on a Sunday for worship, and along with other churches who find themselves with a similar situation, we have the service on a Zoom platform. Our service starts at 10.30am and lasts for about 45 minutes. We are open from 10.15am.
If you would like to join in the Zoom service either using a laptop, tablet, smart phone, mobile or just using your own home phone, or if you would like a prayer said for you, please click here to email the Church Secretary. If you are new to Zoom, we will be able to give you assistance. Click here for Church service dates / who is leading each Service.
To work tirelessly towards bringing about a just and peaceful society in which all people are equal in the eyes of each other and of the Holy Spirit.
Our Present Story
Covid-19 pandemic has meant we have had to make a lot of changes in the way we do things. Our church building is closed. It will remain closed until we are sure we can resume ‘normal’ service safely. Our landscape has changed, and we are trying new things to make sure we still provide a Sunday Service and a welcome.
Zoom Church Service
We meet virtually on a Sunday for worship, and along with other churches who find themselves with a similar situation, we have the service on a Zoom platform. Our service starts at 10.30am and lasts for about 45 minutes. We are open from 10.15am.
If you would like to join in the Zoom service either using a laptop, tablet, smart phone, mobile or just using your own home phone, or if you would like a prayer said for you, please click here to email the Church Secretary. If you are new to Zoom, we will be able to give you assistance. Click here for Church service dates / who is leading each Service.
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Christian Aid Week 10 - 16 May
This year’s Christian Aid Week will be different again, for the second year now, due to the COVID 19 pandemic. We are unable to join together at Church for our coffee morning, shared lunch and have collections at Eastcote Station and outside the local shops. However, Christian Aid continues to work tirelessly around the world to support those in poverty. They are involved in rolling out the COVID 19 vaccination in developing countries, and in providing soap, masks and sanitiser to vulnerable families, who cannot afford these essentials, they can barely afford to eat. ‘The Climate emergency is one of the greatest injustices we face. Together we can stop this climate crisis. This climate crisis hurts us all. But people living in poverty fight the worst of it every day’ (CA website). If you would like to join with us in making a donation, we have set up a church online donation facility. Please go to: envelope.christianaid.org.uk/envelope/urcenwh To find out more see our letter and the Christian Aid website Our Foodbank - Tuesdays 10am - 12 noon - remains OPEN! You are welcome!
Click here for more information about the Foodbank or donations needed. The Foodbank is in need of:
Long life milk Tea bags (small boxes are good) Tinned meat Tinned fish Tinned veg Toiletries esp unisex hair shampoo and shower gel Thank you for your support
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Love Never Fails - a prayer from Christian Aid
Even in the darkest moments, love gives hope. Love compels us to fight against coronavirus alongside our sisters and brothers living in poverty. Love compels us to stand together in prayer with our neighbours near and far. Love compels us to give and act as one.. Now, it is clear that our futures are bound together more tightly than ever before. As we pray in our individual homes – around the nation and around the world – we are united as one family. So, let us pause and find a moment of peace, as we lift up our hearts together in prayer. Amen Pray for India
I will say of the Lord, ‘You are my refuge and my fortress, my God, in whom I trust’. God of power and might we lift our brothers and sister in India to you. We pray for your protection, We pray for your provision, We pray for the nations of earth to have compassion. When people are in need, you are our refuge. When people are scared, you are our refuge. When people are mourning, you are our refuge. Compassionate God, draw close to those who seek your refuge today. Amen. From Christian Aid 
We are an inclusive Christian community that delights in difference.
We welcome and affirm people of all race, gender, sexuality, age, faith and abilities; and work to promote justice, equality and the well-being of all people. Our building is registered for the celebration of same sex marriage. |
Development of the Vision
Architects have drawn up a plan which enhances the accessibility of the main church building and relocates the community halls (currently at the rear of the site) in the front, by (a) rebuilding the existing mezzanine floor and, in effect, adding a new storey to the existing building; and (b) utilising space at the front of the church to create a café and kitchen/servery. This is our continuing story…….
Architects have drawn up a plan which enhances the accessibility of the main church building and relocates the community halls (currently at the rear of the site) in the front, by (a) rebuilding the existing mezzanine floor and, in effect, adding a new storey to the existing building; and (b) utilising space at the front of the church to create a café and kitchen/servery. This is our continuing story…….
Our Recent Past Story
Our Minister, Rev Liz Shaw retired in September 2020 after having served here for 15 years. We wish her well in her retirement and continue to thank her for her ministry in which she showed great love, kindness and generosity. We have many fond memories of her time here!
Our Minister, Rev Liz Shaw retired in September 2020 after having served here for 15 years. We wish her well in her retirement and continue to thank her for her ministry in which she showed great love, kindness and generosity. We have many fond memories of her time here!
Prayers & Reflections
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As the sky spreads out its treasure
And the earth gives up her gift In unexpected timeless measure I feel my spirit lift. A winter, hard as we have known, At last makes way for spring, The earth, once hard as granite stone, Now green and flourishing. I feel the air warm on my skin, I turn my face towards the sky; All around new life begins. I spread my wings and start to fly. Poem by Elizabeth Brown. This is the Time to Pray Youtube video above - Andrew D. Brewis' song which raises funds for Christian Aid. More info here.
“Hope is being able to see that there is light despite all of the darkness“
Desmond Tutu ‘Love…bears all things, believes all things,
hopes all things, endures all things. Love never ends.’ 1 Corinthians 13:7-8 |
Bring your peace Lord Youtube video (above)
Lord, are we sheep or are we wolves?
For sometimes it seems that a killer instinct is more valued in this world, and we become one who preys on communities rather than living in community. We may not be aware of it, for the ways of the world are seductive and we slip into wolves’ clothing without thinking. We make bad choices – how and where we spend our money – not thinking of the exploitation that may have taken place. Lord, Good Shepherd, forgive us these times – when the wolf lurks beneath. Remind us that, as Christians, we are creatures of the fold. Bring us back to the community of love and life as it should be lived. Amen. Greatest Commandment
Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind and with all your strength.
Love your neighbour as yourself. There is no commandment greater than these. Mark 12: 29-31 |
Eternal, ever-present God, visible and yet invisible, we bring our prayers for those we know and those unknown to us.
We seek to journey with you and with them, to support and uphold them with prayer and love.
We seek to journey with you and with them, to support and uphold them with prayer and love.
The URC provides a daily devotion with a short Bible reading, reflection and a prayer:
Read the URC Daily Devotions on the URC Daily Devotions Archive (which also includes information on subscribing to Daily Devotions via email).
Read the URC Daily Devotions on the URC Daily Devotions Archive (which also includes information on subscribing to Daily Devotions via email).
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Address:
United Reformed Church of Eastcote & Northwood Hills, Joel Street, Northwood Hills, Middlesex, HA6 1NL For contact names & details and travel directions see our Contact page. |
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