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News
Our church is currently closed for worship, meetings and all other activities until September at the earliest. This is because of the continuing public health situation with Covid-19. That’s the bad news. There is good news though because churches are really the people and not the buildings and the people remain strong and continue to seek ways to serve God and serve the community in practical ways. Our minister and elders remain available and the doors of our hearts remain open on the world and our ministry to the community. We are here to listen, help, support and pray for those who need us most. Our Foodbank which has remained open throughout continues to operate every Tuesday between 10am and 12 noon. We will bring you further updates as we are able to.
The United Reformed Church offer a Sunday Service which you are very welcome to join by clicking on this link. Order of Service 12/07/2020 Message from our Minister Revd Liz Shaw (19/05/20)
Church re-development plansThe plans for the re-development of our church have now been submitted to Hillingdon Borough for scrutiny and, hopefully, approval! You can see the plans by clicking on these pdf links; Ground Floor ; First Floor ; North and South Side Elevations ; Joel St and Lichfield Elevations.
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Prayers & Reflections
Think of the hand prayer - from the Order of Service 12/07/2020.
Hands together, eyes closed...
The thumbs are nearest to you... remember your personal concerns, your family, your friends. Ask for a blessing for your loved ones.
The first finger often used to point. Remember those who are trying to point us in the right direction. May God help them in their work, and give sound words of advice for the sake of everyone who is listening.
The middle finger is the tallest. Remember all in leadership positions. Our elders, ministers, and synod leaders, for Andrew and the other Moderators at this time. Pray for our Queen, and her family too..
The fourth finger the weakest and difficult to move on its own. Sometimes we feel like this, the ‘what can I do to change anything’ mood that depresses us, and makes us anxious. Pray that God will help us reach out with hope for others. That we can keep cheerful and contented as we are spending time on our own if we are in lockdown. Or that God is with us as we go about our duties in the world of education, serving the public in shops, working with those who are sick – not just from the virus.
The smallest finger. Almost forgotten on the end of the hand. In all this news we see not so much about the rest of the world’s problems as we used to. There is One who knows about all of His creation, and all of His children. Lord we ask for forgiveness where we have been so worried about ourselves that we have forgotten, or not seen the needs of others. Lord Jesus, you told your disciples to bring our prayers to your Father and ours. The promise that He would hear our prayers and answer them encourages us to come again. So we ask that you would answer them in the way that you know is best. Thank you Father that you love us and want what is best for us, may we grow to love and trust you more... Amen .
Hands together, eyes closed...
The thumbs are nearest to you... remember your personal concerns, your family, your friends. Ask for a blessing for your loved ones.
The first finger often used to point. Remember those who are trying to point us in the right direction. May God help them in their work, and give sound words of advice for the sake of everyone who is listening.
The middle finger is the tallest. Remember all in leadership positions. Our elders, ministers, and synod leaders, for Andrew and the other Moderators at this time. Pray for our Queen, and her family too..
The fourth finger the weakest and difficult to move on its own. Sometimes we feel like this, the ‘what can I do to change anything’ mood that depresses us, and makes us anxious. Pray that God will help us reach out with hope for others. That we can keep cheerful and contented as we are spending time on our own if we are in lockdown. Or that God is with us as we go about our duties in the world of education, serving the public in shops, working with those who are sick – not just from the virus.
The smallest finger. Almost forgotten on the end of the hand. In all this news we see not so much about the rest of the world’s problems as we used to. There is One who knows about all of His creation, and all of His children. Lord we ask for forgiveness where we have been so worried about ourselves that we have forgotten, or not seen the needs of others. Lord Jesus, you told your disciples to bring our prayers to your Father and ours. The promise that He would hear our prayers and answer them encourages us to come again. So we ask that you would answer them in the way that you know is best. Thank you Father that you love us and want what is best for us, may we grow to love and trust you more... Amen .
The United Reformed Church (URC) has offered this prayer:
Lord Jesus, In the midst of a storm, You said, ‘Peace be still.’ Bid our anxious fears subside, Sustain your church in faith, hope and love, Bring our nation through this tumult, Grant wisdom to those with heavy responsibilities, And healing and hope to those who are infected. Amen. Lucy Berry wrote this hymn, her friend Simon composed the tune and sang it, and her son researched and edited the film. She asks "please send it anywhere, to anyone whom it might cheer. It's free of copyright and our gift to you."
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Jan Berry Prayer
God our refuge, we seek your protection. Protect the vulnerable from illness: those who are old and frail, weakened by years and struggle; those who care for others, expending energy and love; those for whom inability to work means hardship and poverty. Protect us from the greed and suspicion which snatches at our own security stock-piling and panic-buying that deprives others of the necessities of life. Protect us from the shortsightedness which sees the germ in our own eyes and ignores the plagues of hunger, war and violence that take so many lives each day. Protect us from the isolation that leads to loneliness and despair denying the interconnectedness that links us with one another. God our refuge in our panic and fear may we not lose sight of our common humanity that makes us one people in you. Amen |
Other links:
COVID-19 Community Assistance - A volunteer support network in our local area - follow this link to their flyer and contact details.
Hillingdon Coronavirus Support Service H4All - for Hillingdon residents who are vulnerable or isolating - follow this link for details.
JPIT (of which the URC is a part) web page sharing ideas how we can be playing a role in our communities in this difficult time, and gathering stories of how churches across the country are responding.
URC resources and advice web page, including links to access Daily Devotions, and a list of URC churches offering live streaming of services.
Thames North Synod website.
You can now read REFORM magazine for FREE during the Covid-19 crisis - follow this link from their homepage.
ROOTS, who provide Christian worship and learning resources (some free to all on their homepage), are providing subscribers and their community, FREE online weekly resources;
these are this weeks: Resources for Families and Children and Resources for Adults
COVID-19 Community Assistance - A volunteer support network in our local area - follow this link to their flyer and contact details.
Hillingdon Coronavirus Support Service H4All - for Hillingdon residents who are vulnerable or isolating - follow this link for details.
JPIT (of which the URC is a part) web page sharing ideas how we can be playing a role in our communities in this difficult time, and gathering stories of how churches across the country are responding.
URC resources and advice web page, including links to access Daily Devotions, and a list of URC churches offering live streaming of services.
Thames North Synod website.
You can now read REFORM magazine for FREE during the Covid-19 crisis - follow this link from their homepage.
ROOTS, who provide Christian worship and learning resources (some free to all on their homepage), are providing subscribers and their community, FREE online weekly resources;
these are this weeks: Resources for Families and Children and Resources for Adults
Message from Thames North Synod Moderator
When a situation is beyond our control, we put our trust in God, who has promised through Christ to be always with us. In this time of anxiety, fear and uncertainties when people are isolated and feel lonely, stranded abroad, losing income sources and losing loved ones, we need to focus on prayer even more.
It is suggested that we pray at 7pm every day for a few minutes. We listen and speak with God, giving thanks to God for all those who are working hard to overcome the impact of Covid-19, economic emergency and are supporting the people in dire need. We also pray for peace for us and others.
“I lift up my eyes to the hills- where does my help come from? My help comes from the LORD, the Maker of heaven and earth. Indeed, He who watches over Israel will neither slumber nor sleep. The sun will not harm you by day, nor the moon by night.” (Psalm 121:1)
When a situation is beyond our control, we put our trust in God, who has promised through Christ to be always with us. In this time of anxiety, fear and uncertainties when people are isolated and feel lonely, stranded abroad, losing income sources and losing loved ones, we need to focus on prayer even more.
It is suggested that we pray at 7pm every day for a few minutes. We listen and speak with God, giving thanks to God for all those who are working hard to overcome the impact of Covid-19, economic emergency and are supporting the people in dire need. We also pray for peace for us and others.
“I lift up my eyes to the hills- where does my help come from? My help comes from the LORD, the Maker of heaven and earth. Indeed, He who watches over Israel will neither slumber nor sleep. The sun will not harm you by day, nor the moon by night.” (Psalm 121:1)
As a direct result of the current "Coronavirus" crisis and government guidelines, the Church has had no option but to close its facilities to both members and hirers at the end of business on Friday 20th March, until further notice.
We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause and we will keep you updated as the situation develops.
We would also like to reassure our hirers that your halls and your bookings will be held for you in the meantime.
We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause and we will keep you updated as the situation develops.
We would also like to reassure our hirers that your halls and your bookings will be held for you in the meantime.
What's on?Usual Church/Church Supported Activities:
Church Service - Sundays 10.30am followed by coffee Coffee Mornings - 1st & 3rd Saturdays 10.30am - 12 noon Come & Sing - Fridays (@term-time) 8 - 9.30pm Sandwich Service - 1st Thursday of the month from 12pm short (@20 mins) church service followed by free light sandwich lunch Book circle - Wednesdays periodically Foodbank - Tuesdays 10am - 12 noon Dementia Cafe - Tuesdays fortnightly 10.30am - 12.30pm Table Tennis - Mondays (usually 1st & 3rd of month) 7.30 - 9pm The diary shows hirer organised activities, as well as church activities, services and meetings. Scroll down to view more days. Activites are at our church site in Joel Street, unless otherwise stated. Activity times on the diary may be times the hirer has booked the room, please check sessions times & details with the activity organiser. Calendar times are only given to the nearest hour/half-hour. We try to ensure details are up-to-date but cannot guarantee things won't change! If you notice anything that needs changing, please contact the Church Office Manager see Contact page).
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Usual Diary
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About Us
We are a small but growing United Reformed Church based in Northwood Hills also serving Eastcote and surrounding areas.
Our Minister is the Revd. Liz Shaw. We are progressive and non-conformist in our theology and aim to be an inclusive and outward looking community. We embrace diversity, and welcome people regardless of ethnicity, sexuality, gender, or social standing. We are active in social justice and believe the Gospel calls us to act on issues of politics, justice and peace.
Our Minister is the Revd. Liz Shaw. We are progressive and non-conformist in our theology and aim to be an inclusive and outward looking community. We embrace diversity, and welcome people regardless of ethnicity, sexuality, gender, or social standing. We are active in social justice and believe the Gospel calls us to act on issues of politics, justice and peace.
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Faith in Action
We believe that the Jesus calls us to work for a better and fairer world. We place a strong emphasis on social justice and showing our faith through action as well as words, including:
Foodbank Distribution Centre Tuesday mornings 10am - 12 noon, and Charity Coffee Mornings 1st & 3rd Saturdays of a month 10.30am - 12 noon. We also support the work of Christian Aid, the URC's Commitment for Life programme, the London Churches Refugee Fund, Trinity Homeless and other local, national and international charities. See more on our Faith in Action pages. |
Facilities & HireSeveral rooms or the kitchen may be hired for appropriate private functions and activities or to regular groups when not being used by Church groups.
See the Diary above for information on current activities/hirers. See the Facilities page for more information. Contact details on the Contact page. |
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Find us
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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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