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Christian Aid Week
A message from Christian Aid: ‘The world's poorest countries have the weakest health systems, and many of the most vulnerable people will be exposed to this deadly virus. They will struggle to cope with any costs of healthcare, and the costs of being unable to earn a living while ill or quarantined. We have launched a Coronavirus Appeal to help us limit the impact on the communities we work with.’ Individuals can donate directly via the Christian Aid website. More information of their Coronavirus Emergency Appeal here. |
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Corona Virus
Northwood Hills United Reformed Church has suspended all acts of worship, physical meetings and other church activities (except for the Foodbank), probably for some weeks. While this is profoundly sad, we think it is a proper response to the Governments guidance. It is also vital we remember the importance of showing kindness to the vulnerable. “Then they also will answer, ‘Lord, when was it that we saw you hungry or thirsty or a stranger or naked or sick or in prison, and did not take care of you?’ Then he will answer them, ‘Truly I tell you, just as you did not do it to one of the least of these, you did not do it to me.” Matthew 25:40 Rev Liz Shaw Updated message from our Minister Revd Liz Shaw (19/05/20) 
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."
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.
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.
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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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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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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ROOTS links: © ROOTS for Churches Ltd (www.rootsontheweb.com) 2002-2020. Reproduced with permission.