Monday 6th August 2018 marks the 73rd anniversary of the bombing of Hiroshima at the close of World War Two, the first of only two times that a nuclear weapon has been used during war. Earlier this year the UN approved the Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons which was signed by 122 countries, […]
Hoops & Loops
Who are Hoops and Loops? Hoops and Loops is a Support/Social group for LGBT+ asylum seekers and refugees. They were first set up by Displaced People In Action in 2015 and still has a few founder members in the group awaiting for their asylum decisions. What do they do? They meet once a month in […]
Single Use Plastic
Single use plastics have found their way into every part of our life, they are easily disposable, pervasive and carry long term environmental consequences. It’s almost impossible to really understand how a bag, tray, straw, water bottle or toothbrush could out live us and carry on damaging the natural world, but this is the legacy […]
Commitment for Life
Christian Aid’s chief executive Amanda Mukwashi praised the work of Commitment for Life when she gave a rousing speech at this year’s URC General Assembly in early July. She called it a model of positive partnership that had raised millions of pounds for Christian Aid. She said the 25th anniversary of CforL marked ‘25 years […]
Maudelias Foundation
As you may know, our chosen church charity this year is the Maudelias Foundation, and we wanted to give the church an update on our activities. We officially constituted the charity earlier this year, we have chosen a Small Charities constitution to use, and have four Trustees; three are City URC members and one other […]
The Mustard Seed
The Mustard Seed. The gardener’s nightmare. Once sown it grows quickly, reproduces itself, and is very difficult to get rid of. The Japanese knot weed comes to mind. ‘With what can we compare the kingdom of God, or what parable will we use for it?’ Jesus asks. A giant oak tree, or a cedar of […]
Saturday Coffee Morning
The Saturday morning café has been operating for three years. It offers coffee, tea and biscuits for the shoppers, church users and members of the Church. We’re able to offer friendship and a safe place for people to join us, in industrial style surroundings, with art work being displayed by and from various artists in […]
Philosophy in the Cafe
Philosophy in Cafes
Great Get Together
On 16th June 2016 Jo Cox MP was cruelly murdered by someone intent on spreading hatred and division in society. On 23rd June 2018, 10 am – 2 pm we will be hosting the Great Get Together, an annual event in memory of Jo and a chance for us to show we have more in […]