Some old church battle grounds recalled by Jean Silvan Evans People often say today that religion and politics don’t mix. But, the more I look into the life of our illustrious forefather John Batchelor – better known as the statue in the Hayes than the founder of Charles Street Congregational Church, forerunner of City URC […]
Our Sunday services normally start at 10:30am Our worship is in the Reformed tradition, with emphasis upon the reading of the Bible and the preaching of the Gospel. Members of the congregation read from the Bible and lead prayers, as we seek to include within worship the needs and gifts of all God’s people. We […]
Safeguarding Policy Extract City United Reformed Church encourages all individuals that use the building to play their part in: creating and maintaining a safe environment for all, especially children and adults at risk, so that the dignity of each person is respected. being informed about different forms of abuse and harassment and how to respond […]
It’s 4am. Can’t sleep. I have been ‘hyem’ – that is ‘home’ in dialect – fear not Boris, only in memory! That’s what it is like in lockdown. And this by virtue of two books sent to me by friends: Northumberland and its People, and the other, From Shiels to Shields, North Shields on the […]
City forefather who dared to tangle with the BATCHELOR Butes. Some City folk know that I have been writing the story of City URC – that goes back some 400 years! – for a history journal. Then while the journal was in production, David Meek, who kept me straight on the financial side, told me […]
For as long as people are shut up indoors, Reform magazine is free to read online. Just click here.As in the words of a popular British children’s programme, why don’t you switch off the TV and do something less boring instead during this coronavirus lockdown? Read May’s edition of the United Reformed Church’s Reform magazine. The May issue, […]
Christian Aid week takes place on 10 – 16 May 2020 Please refer to our Coronavirus guidance for Christian Aid Week events and activities As this virus spreads across the world, love rises up in response. You’ve already shown incredible kindness to your neighbours. Now is the time to reach out to your neighbours both near […]
“He could not be hid,” City URC 9th September 2018 On the News at 10 this last Friday Clive Myrie reported from Tripoli about the relentless, chaotic violence among rival factions after the messy end of the Gaddafi regime. Libya has become what they call a failed state and at one-point Myrie says a woman […]
John 6:35 Good News Translation 35 “I am the bread of life,” Jesus told them. “Those who come to me will never be hungry; those who believe in me will never be thirsty. I have always thought that this passage in the gospel of John, that we have just heard today, is somewhat of a ‘superstar’ passage […]
On the day (7th January) when we celebrated the visit of wise men from foreign lands to the Christ child, we were delighted to welcome into membership Dee Asllani from Turkey, Kenneth Watson from South Africa and Adedayo Alabi from Nigeria. All are welcome here.
