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The 2019 Annual General Meeting of the Association for Church Editors presented Hugh Abel, long-time Magazine Editor for Salisbury United Reformed Church, with a Certificate for Achievement (for an A5 magazine using colour). Hugh travelled to London to receive the Church Magazine Award at the AGM held at Central Hall, Westminster, on 22 June. Hugh, […]
FEEDBACK FROM A PARTICIPANT I attended yesterday’s wonderful walking day, and I just wanted to thank Mike, Louise and Claire for a fantastic day. I have never attended anything put on by the Synod before, and I have to say, I found the entire day absolutely fantastic. The organisation and information before hand was great, […]
We may be a small church (average attendance 12-15), but when Andover Churches Together was looking for a host for a community service, our representative suggested we take a turn. Her enthusiasm became contagious. ‘Serving the World’ became the theme to mark the end of Christian Aid Week and we invited a Christian Aid speaker. Enlisting […]
Once again the United Church in Bridport was transformed by over 60 Christmas Trees each decorated by a local community group or charity and filling every available inch with lights, images and messages galore. Over 7,000 folk come through the doors during the 12 days of the festival and over £2,000 raised by the charities […]
Every year, the United Church Dorchester transforms itself into an interactive, welcoming space during Advent when several hundred folk come through the front door (for the occasion turned into Stable Doors!) to explore the Christmas story in an innovative way. Six ’Stations’ are set up for folk to explore, consider and think about the stages […]
We had a ‘heavenly’ second annual Angel Festival! With amazing portrayals of angels created by churches, schools and community groups, delicious refreshments and entertainment. http://salisburyurc.co.uk/angel-festival/ Salisbury URC held its second ‘annual’ Angel Festival in October. Angels of all shapes, sizes and interpretations filled the sanctuary to the rafters (literally!) More than 20 schools, churches, community […]
Angel, Christmas, Good NewsSomething new is happening at Salisbury United Reformed Church! Transgender Remembrance Service held About 40 people gathered from as far away as Woking and Devon for a thoughtful, reflective service on Sunday 18 November to commemorate Transgender Day of Remembrance (20 November). Being the only service of its kind in the southeast of England, much […]
Good News, Salisbury
St Martin’s United Reformed Church, 2 Moorlands Road, West Moors, Dorset, BH22 0JW A warm welcome always awaits you at St Martin’s, the ‘little church with the big heart’ News Release West Moors Christmas Tree Festival raises £660 for charity 30 beautifully decorated and illuminated trees lit up St Martin’s United Reformed Church in […]
Christmas Tree, Good News, West Moors