Is it I Lord? Ministry Enquirers’ Day Saturday 22 February 2020 Luther King House, Manchester Further details
Stepwise Facilitators’ day Saturday 1st February 2020 Fleet URC, 25 Kings Road, Fleet GU51 3AF A day designed to inform, equip and enthuse potential facilitators for Stepwise. Facilitators are not tutors in the traditional sense but will have experience to share and skills in enabling and encouraging the group in their discipleship development. Further […]
Saturday 28 March 2020 Fleet URC 10.30am – 3.30pm A day of exploration with guest speaker: Linda Rayner Being a mission-shaped church in 21st century Britain raises many important questions. This will be a dynamic day of conversation and interaction, of mutual support and valuable networking. Learning to listen to our communities in order […]
Wonderful World, Wonderful You! Saturday 30 November 2019 Based at Intech Science Centre and Planetarium, Winchester. It’s only £5 and although it’s aimed at Primary aged children this event is open to EVERYONE. (Children remain the responsibility of the people they come with) 5.30pm – 10pm (Join us from 5:30pm and stay as long […]
Faith Filled Life – the first of the Stepwise streams. A local group will be starting soon at Woking URC. The first session will be on Wednesday 27 November 2019. 7 – 9 pm Please book before 8 November 2019 Booking form for Stepwise. Further information and bookings, please email.
Messy Church Training on Saturday 2nd November 2019 at London Street URC, Basingstoke, RG21 7NU There will be two sessions and a cross over lunch. Attend the session most appropriate to you and chat to others over lunch. 10:30 – 12:30 this session is aimed at those who are interested in starting […]
This is a one-day bespoke first aid course for the URC run by trainers from the British Red Cross. 10am – 4pm. Arrivals and registration from 9.30am. Please bring your own lunch. Booking is essential, please see the posters for contact details. At High Cross Church, Camberley on Saturday 30 November 2019 At London […]
Is it I Lord? Ministry Enquirers’ Day Saturday 26 October 2019 Westminster College, Cambridge. Further details.
Inside Outside – an inter-cultural inter-generational event for adults and young people. Open to: Thames North, Southern, Eastern and Wessex Synods Date: Saturday 26 October 2019, 10am – 4pm. Venue: Vine URC, Riches Road, Ilford, IG1 1JH. Lunch provided (meat and vegan options). Content: 4 main themes. Each theme […]
Youth Assembly – for young adults in school year 10 up to age 25 years (inclusive). Taster Day – for young people in school year 7 up to age 16 years (inclusive). URC Youth Assembly 2020 24 – 26 January 2020 at Whitemoor Lakes, Alrewas, Staffordshire. Book before 11 November 2019 for the Early […]
The first of the Stepwise Streams, Faith Filled Life will be starting at Chandler’s Ford URC, King’s Road, Chandler’s Ford, SO53 2EY. at 7pm on Tuesday 24 September 2019. To book: please fill in a participant form and email it back to bookings@urcwessex.org.uk. Thank you.
Join us for a Growing the Church day Saturday 20 June 2020 Speaker: Revd John McGinley, author of ‘Mission Shaped Grace’. Further details to follow.
Saturday 14 September 2019 Trinity United Church, 53 Christchurch Road, Ringwood, BH24 1DH. Arrivals and refreshments from 10am for 10.30am start. Finish at 3.30pm. Lunch will be provided. Join us on this day event designed to inform, equip and enthuse potential facilitators for Stepwise – the United Reformed Church’s new discipleship development programme. Facilitators […]
A Quiet Day organised by the Silence & Retreats group for all in Wessex Synod. Places are limited, so book early to avoid disappointment. Email or phone 023 8067 4513. This event is now fully booked but you can join the waiting list or register your interest for a similar event in the future. […]
The Big Speak Out 5-7 July 2019 Repton School, Derbyshire DE65 6FH This event is open to all 11-18 year olds associated in any way with the United Reformed Church. Come for a weekend of fun, fellowship, faith, friendship and finding your voice! Ruth White, Wessex Synod Children’s and Youth Development Officer (south), is […]
Mental Health First Aider course. This is the two-day training course, participants must attend both days to complete the course and gain a certificate. On Mondays 7 & 14 October 2019. Petersfield United Reformed Church, College Street, Petersfield, GU31 4AG. 9.15am – 5pm Please bring your own lunch. Places are limited. Please book early […]
A full one day’s safeguarding training for all individuals working with children, young people and adults at risk. On Saturday 15 June 2019. 10am – 4pm. At Wheatley URC, High Street, Wheatley, OX33 1UE. Please bring your own lunch. Tea/coffee will be provided. To book your place, please email or phone 023 8067 4513. Further […]
Lego Mania! In line with the assembly theme for 2019 of ‘One Body, many parts’ we are running a Lego Mania children’s day. On Saturday 8 June 2019 Fleet URC, 25 King’s Road, Fleet, GU31 3AF. 10am – 4.30pm. A day for 7 – 13 year olds. Cost: £5 per person. Bookings close on […]
Is it I Lord? Ministry Enquirers’ Day Saturday 6 April 2019 10am – 4pm Luther King House, Manchester Further details
Two exciting Quiet Days organised by the Silence & Retreats group for all in Wessex Synod. Booking is essential and places are limited, so book early to avoid disappointment. Email or phone 023 8067 4513. Thursday 30 May 2019 A Quiet Day of gentle walking and spiritual reflection in the New Forest led […]
Bridge Builders Course Changing how we handle conflict, useful for Lay People and Ministers. At Fleet URC, 10.30am – 2.30pm Participants should plan to attend all sessions. Saturday 2 March 2019 SESSION 1: LET’S TALK ABOUT CONFLICT. Getting started on the journey together, and talking about conflict. SESSION 2: OUR THEOLOGY AND ATTITUDES. How the […]
Mental Health First Aider training for people working with adults. On 30th and 31st January 2019. 9am – 5pm. Participants must attend both days to complete the course and gain a certificate. At United Church Winchester, Jewry Street, Winchester, SO23 8RZ. A4 Poster with further details. Details of Introductory Mental Health First Aid courses […]
Wessex Synod Children’s Event – ‘24 Hour Adventure’ Saturday 1st – Sunday 2nd December 2018 Christ Church Centre URC, Henley-upon-Thames, RG9 1AG 24 hours of fun for children aged 7 – 13 years Come together, make new friends and have a great time. We will explore advent, looking at Hope, Faith, Joy, Peace, and Fulfilment […]
The deadline for applications has been extended until 1st October 2018! It’s not too late to apply if you are interested. CWM Europe Region Youth Programme for 2018. For those age 18 – 25 years. Publicity Flier. Further information and application forms. ‘Beyond myself in exploring mental health …’, 12 – 14 October 2018 and […]
Mental Health First Aid training courses at Woking URC White Rose Lane Woking GU22 7HA. Further information on MHFA – Introductory course with a Youth focus here. MHFA – General Introductory course here. Mental Health First Aider qualification, two-day certificated course. Places are limited, priority will be given to paid children’s, youth and family […]
Youth Assembly 18 – 20 January 2019 One Body: we’re all in this together At Whitemoor Lakes, Alrewas, Staffordshire. A weekend to focus on Jesus, to share in community with other young people, and to explore what it means to be church together. Further information. Age: Year 10 to 25 years (inclusive) Bookings: Please book […]
Do you feel God is calling you to serve in some way but you’re not sure what or where or how? Worship Leaders, Youth Work, Church Related Community Work Ministry, Eldership, Minister of Word and Sacrament – stipendiary and non-stipendiary. The Synod Vocations day will provide a day of exploration of several vocations, hearing from […]
All are welcome to attend the Synod Quiet Day on Wednesday 26 September 2018 The Centre for Reflection, Aston Tirrold URC, Didcot, OX11 9EJ 10.30am – 4pm. Cost: £10 per person (includes simple bread and soup lunch). Theme: Later Life in all its Fullness led by Andrew Williams Further information Booking Form. Closing date for […]
Unfortunately this event has been cancelled due to low numbers. Sorry to disappoint those who were planning to attend. Saturday 23 June 2018 at Grange URC in Reading
Dinner on Friday 6 to lunch on Sunday 8 July 2018 inclusive. University of Nottingham campus, NG7 2RJ. Open to all 11 – 18 year olds associated in any way with the URC. A fantastic weekend full of fun activities where young people will be exploring how to be ‘activists’ in their church, […]
Wessex Synod Summer Camp Ferny Crofts Activity Centre in the New Forest 13 – 15 July 2018 for young people 11 – 17 years A fantastic youth camp giving space to learn more about the Christian faith, who Jesus is, and explore how this impacts us and where we fit in … Further information […]
Opportunities for those age 18+ years. Wessex Synod Exciting changes happening to Wessex Summer Camp. The camp planning group have taken the decision to run summer camp for 11 to 17 year olds: this provides an opportunity for 18+ to be full leaders at the event: you will be part of the running […]
Wait Here! Preparing for Pentecost Wessex Synod Quiet Day for all on Saturday 19 May 2018 at Wisdom House in Romsey led by Clare Downing Cost £15 which includes lunch (soup, cheese and dessert) Programme. Closing date for bookings is Thursday 19 April 2018. To book your place, please email. Do not send payment now, […]
Announcing a new date for Safeguarding Training. This is a full day’s training for all individuals working with children, young people and adults at risk. Also important for Ministers and Elders of the Church. Saturday 10 November 2018 at Broadstone URC. Further details. Reminder of other safeguarding training dates you might be interested in Saturday […]
A Youth Day hosted by the Synod youth Executive Saturday 19 May 2018. 10am – 5pm. At Runways End Activity Centre, Farnborough. The Wessex Synod Youth Executive are inviting young people aged 14-25 to join them at their next weekend. Further information. Book by 4 May 2018, please email.
‘A day at the beach’ – an event for children aged 7 – 13 years. Unfortunately this event has had to be cancelled. A new date will be publicised in due course.
Mental Health Awareness Day: Reducing Stigma, Resourcing the Church Saturday 28 April 2018 Woking URC, White Rose Lane, Woking, GU22 7HA Please sign up in advance to attend and mark your workshop choices on the booking form. Thank you. Programme and Booking Form A4 Poster pdf Poster as a jpeg image
The Elders’ Development session – Pastoral Care and Mission – due to take place on Saturday 3 March 2018 at St Andrew’s URC, Reading has been cancelled due to the adverse weather. Apologies for any disappointment. The next date for Elders’ Development is Saturday 14 April 2018. Pop this into your diary. The cancelled […]
Here are downloadable resources which can be used for publicity within your local church. For each event there is an A4 poster in pdf format which can be printed off and put on a noticeboard and a jpeg/photo image which can be inserted into a MS Word document. Please adjust the size of […]
Saturday 21 April 2018 at Fareham URC. 10am – 2.30pm. Led by Mary Thomas, Ray Stanyon and Linda Rayner Reflecting on the context of your local church and imagining new ways to ‘do’ church to build bridges between the wider community and our faith community, more effectively. To book your place, please email.
Is it I, Lord? Ministry Enquirers’ Day Saturday 24 March 2018 10am – 4pm Luther King House, Manchester Further details. Advance notice: the date for the Autumn event is Saturday 10 November 2018 at Westminster College.
The Synod Quiet Day is open to all members and Ministers. Saturday 19 May 2018 Wisdom House, Romsey, SO51 8EL. 10am arrivals and coffee – 3.45pm tea and departures Cost: £15 per person including a soup, cheese and dessert lunch, morning and afternoon tea/coffee. “Wait Here! Preparing for Pentecost” led by Clare Downing During the […]
Announcing two new dates for Safeguarding training. Saturday 26 May 2018 at Andover URC. Further details. Saturday 9 June 2018 at Windsor URC. Further details. A full day’s training for all individuals working with children, young people and adults at risk. Also important for Ministers and Elders of the Church. To book your place, […]
TRANSFORMING FAITH, TRANSFORMING LIFE A thanksgiving service for Training for Learning and Serving (TLS) at The Church at Carrs Lane, Birmingham (Directions can be found at http://carrslane.co.uk/) 23rd June 2018 Worship will begin at 11.30 a.m. Preacher: Revd John Proctor, United Reformed Church General Secretary Drinks will be available from […]
We are pleased to bring you information about Development and Support Events in 2018 Calendar of Development and Support Events 2018 A4 Posters to view/download for the following; Lay Presidency at the Sacraments Elders’ Development sessions Mission Shaped Church Mental Health Awareness Day: reducing stigma, resourcing the church Day for Church Secretaries Facilitating Small […]
Training for DBS verifiers On Saturday 10 March 2018, 10am – 12 noon. at London Street URC, Basingstoke, RG21 7NU. Trainer: from Due Diligence Checking Ltd Training will cover; introducing the DBS Verifier’s role description, explaining the online procedures, record-keeping for DBS verifiers and trouble-shooting problems you have encountered. A4 poster to download. To book […]
Is it I, Lord? Ministry Enquirers’ Day Saturday 4 November 2017 10am-4pm Westminster College, Cambridge Poster with more details available here: Vocations Day November 2017
Details of the thanksgiving service for the life of the Windermere Centre, and a prayer of thanksgiving for the life of the Centre, have now been released:The thanksgiving service will be held on Saturday 15 July 2017 at 3pm Carver Uniting Church, in Windermere; the Revd Tony Burnham will preach. We are encouraging Individuals and churches to […]
Synod Retreat Weekend, 27 – 29 October 2017 at Old Alresford Pace, Alresford, Hampshire, SO24 9DH. Fully booked. Theme: Christlikeness – the challenge for Christians today. Looking at events int eh life of Jesus to see their implications for living as Christians today. Led by: Rev Howard Sharp Cost: £140 (full board from Friday eveing […]
Riding Lights Theatre Company are on tour this Autumn with: “Gospel Street” This may be something your church might be interested in as an outreach event for their congregations and communities. The tour marks the beginning of our 40th year with a radical re-telling of the good news. Gospel Street asks what would the stories […]
Why, as Christians, do we care about creation? How do we ground creation care in our spiritual life? And how does creation care fit as part of our churches’ wider mission? This event includes: Short presentations of different theological perspectives on creation care. An introduction (Oxford) or practical workshops (Reading) exploring ways of prayer, […]
Book Launch – Appreciating Church – How can churches, congregations and communities use their strengths to best effect and drive forward transformation. Appreciative Inquiry Events in 2017 Taste of Appreciative Inquiry – March 2017 – Cardiff Developing your Appreciative Inquiry Practice – April 2017 – Windermere Centre Appreciative Inquiry Biennial Retreat – ‘Living the […]
I am pleased to announce a new date for the session on Prayer, Spirituality and Worship. This will be on Saturday 22 April 2017 at London St URC, Basingstoke. Pastoral Care and Mission on Saturday 4 March 2017 – there are places still available Prayer, Spirituality & Worship on Saturday 22 April 2017 […]
An exciting opportunity for young adults aged 18 – 26 years. The Reformed Church in Hungary would like to invite the youth of your church to the eighth meeting of the biennial Csillagpont (Starpoint) festival 25-29 July, 2017 in Debrecen. Join in community with young Christians from around the Carpathian Basin and around the world! […]
On Saturday 18 March 2017 at the Beacon Church, 3 Mitchell Road, Canford Heath, Poole, BH17 8UE. 10am – 4pm. Cost: £5 Please bring a packed lunch. Snacks and drinks will be provided. Let’s Celebrate: a day for 7 – 11 year olds. Come and meet new friends, have fun and explore 5 Christian festivals […]
We are pleased to announce the upcoming Assembly Feasts and Festivals Big Day Out at Warwick Castle on Saturday 20 May 2017. This an all-age event and an amazing day out for families, children’s and youth groups/organisations, including Pilots. Warwick Castle is a perfect venue for a Feasts and Festivals celebration, an historic castle, renowned […]
Is it I, Lord? Ministry Enquirers’ Day Saturday 18 March 2017, 10am – 4pm Luther King House, Manchester Further details.
Open invitation to this talk by acclaimed author and speaker Ruth Valerio, at Wesley Memorial Methodist Church Oxford. Further details and A4 poster to download.
Crossfire Camp – a URC weekend for people aged 12+ years. Stathern Lodge, 26-29 May 2017. Cost: £30 before 31 March and £40 thereafter. Crossfire Camp is an exciting event for young people aged 12+. We meet together each May to explore more about faith through small groups, teaching, worship and a whole range of […]
Unfortunately this training has had to be cancelled due to ill health. A new date will be arranged and publicised in due course. Lay Presidency at the Sacraments: Communion and Baptism. Led by Mary Thomas. This is training for those who have been designated by their local church to become an authorised elder. A4 poster […]
Training for Learning and Serving, Local Introductory Training Experiences (Transitionary replacement for TLS Foundation course) There will be new TLS LITE groups starting this September; 1. in the Christchurch/Bournemouth area 2. in the Southampton area 3. in the Reading area These are for anyone who would like to do TLS LITE, either as a […]
For new Lay Preachers and an opportunity for existing Elders to refresh. Lay Presidency at the Sacraments: Communion and Baptism on Saturday 27 February 2016 at Collinwood Road URC, Oxford, OX3 8HH. 10am – 2.30pm. To book your place, please email. You may also be interested in… Lay Preachers’ Gathering on Saturday 16 April […]
Mission Council in March 2014 agreed to make Safer Sacred Space training mandatory for all ministers (Ministers of Word and Sacraments and Church Related Community Workers). Three training days have been arranged. Please sign up for one of the training days. Click here for the calendar and select by category to find the dates. This […]