Whoever you are and wherever you are on life's journey
Welcome to United Reformed Church of Eastcote and Northwood Hills
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
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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. We have had to move up a gear!
Our vision is to be a progressive, welcoming and worshiping community that celebrates diversity by following the way of Christ together.
Church Elders and staff and the Worship Group are working hard to make the vision a reality.
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. It lasts for just about 45 minutes. We are open from 10.15am. If you would like to join in the Zoom service, 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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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!
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. More information below. This is our continuing story…….
Prayers & Reflections
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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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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.
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.
About Us
We are a small but growing United Reformed Church based in Northwood Hills also serving Eastcote and surrounding areas.
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.
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.
Pre-COVID Worship & Activities detailed below
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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. |
Copyright: Banners, Halls & View photos by NN, LJN or SM. Welcome background by Mike Sanchez (edited) & Candle picture by Carla Sinclair - via Creationswap.com; URC Logo; Church photo by CW; Where the Church is graphic: CartoonChurch.com
ROOTS links: © ROOTS for Churches Ltd (www.rootsontheweb.com) 2002-2020. Reproduced with permission.
ROOTS links: © ROOTS for Churches Ltd (www.rootsontheweb.com) 2002-2020. Reproduced with permission.