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.
Jane Inglese will be leading us in worship on Sunday 18th July and it will be a joint service with St Johns. To make sure that we comply with the current regulations, we will have a maximum of 30 seats for worship. If you would like to worship in person on Sunday please let Lynne know by 5pm this Friday and she will reserve a seat for you (and will confirm this to you as well). If we reach the maximum number she will let you know and you will then be put onto a cancellation list. We are aiming to share the service live on zoom again so you will be able to join worship that way if that is your preference.
We have had to postpone our church meeting, which was due to be held on Saturday, 17 July from 10.30am-12noon. This is because we received information regarding plans and costings for the redevelopment project much too late for elders to digest and make recommendations to Church Meeting. We will keep you informed when a new date is set.
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.
We have re-opened!
Our church doors had been closed, except for our Foodbank held on Tuesdays, since 22 March 2020, but now we are delighted to re-open our church for in person worship from Sunday, 4th July at 10.30am with some people continuing to join us via zoom (see below). We are excited to be able to return. We have missed all your banter, chatter, and conversations over tea and coffee. What has it been like for you? Come and share. You are most welcome.
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.
We have re-opened!
Our church doors had been closed, except for our Foodbank held on Tuesdays, since 22 March 2020, but now we are delighted to re-open our church for in person worship from Sunday, 4th July at 10.30am with some people continuing to join us via zoom (see below). We are excited to be able to return. We have missed all your banter, chatter, and conversations over tea and coffee. What has it been like for you? Come and share. You are most welcome.
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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Prayer
Healing Father, giver of wholeness, as we move once again out of a life of restriction and into the glory of your world, we give thanks for places and people of healing, for individuals in communities, churches, hospitals, and care homes. We pray for your healing to be present in the lives of all who hurt and grieve and in the midst of a broken world. As we move towards being able to worship you again in our communities, let us not forget those churches that remain closed and the congregations that may never worship together again. We ask that we too will receive the touch of your presence in our lives so that we can pass it to others who have not yet seen your glory and majesty. Help us to open ourselves to You as our lives gradually open up, and give us hope enough to trust in Your resurrection promises. And remind us that this is only one time and that times of joy and laughing are present with us also. Amen 
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. |
Prayer
May this space be open, equal and accessible. May our service be simple, humble and freely offered. May our communion be sincere and available to all. In the name of Christ, we pray it may be so. Amen. 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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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!
More Prayers & Reflections
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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)
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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Feel inspired to write your own prayer for us?
Then email us your prayer and we may feature it here. |
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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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© Holy space by Janet Lees, Wild Goose Publications