LETTER FROM THE SOUTHERN SYNOD MODERATOR Christmas 2017 Dear Friends, “Fake news” has been named Word of the Year by Collins Dictionary and will be printed in the next edition. The phrase, which is often used by Donald Trump, has seen a 365 per cent rise in use since 2016. It is often defined as […]
Memories
emories are part of our lives, whether they are good or bad. At times all of us can be forgetful and this may be of specific matters or random ones. I realise now that I can forget names, but over the past years for example in teaching and being part of many churches, I could […]
Purley Food Hub – December Food List Food List
Purley Food Hub – December Food List Food List Tinned plain meat such as chicken and ham Tinned ready meals Tins of carrots Tins of peas small tins of potatoes toddler 1-2 years microwaveable meals small packets of rice for meals packets of Christmas biscuits and mince pies Chocolate treats for children Long life […]
Russell’s monthly newsletter – December 2017
December 2017 Dear Friends, My dictionary defines a paradox as something which appears to be absurd, but is actually true. Really gripping thrillers grab your attention by means of paradox. And the story of Christmas is full of it. The events in the ‘little town of Bethlehem’ seem quite disproportionate to such a world-shattering event […]
Lighting up of Purley – Christmas 2017
ome and join us for hot drinks and Christmas snacks during the ‘Lighting up of Purley’ as part of one of many activities taking place in Purley between 3pm and 6pm on Saturday 25th November 2017.
URC – daily devotions
Eastbourne Family of the Church Week-end – so what is happening at Purley?
any of our Church members are enjoying a week-end away at Eastbourne. This Sunday we have a visiting speaker for our Sunday morning worship is Mr. Ian Flecher. Our service begins at 10.30 am and all are welcome. Looking forward to seeing you if you can make it!!! David David Wiggs – Webmaster
Purley Lit: ‘A Very Special Villa’ the Life and Times of Kensington Palace – a talk by Nigel Arch Copy Copy
urley Lit presents……… Come and enjoy an evening out with Purley Lit, stating at 8pm on 7 February 2017, at Purley United Reformed Church. . Our next meeting is in the company of Nigel Arch, speaking on the subject of ‘A Very Special Villa’ the Life and Times of Kensington Palace’. [gview file=”https://purleyurc.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/Purley-Lit-7th-Feb-2017.pdf”]
Purley Lit: ‘Old Naval College’ – a talk by Chris Richards
urley Lit presents……… Come and enjoy an evening out with Purley Lit, stating at 8pm on 10 October 2017, at Purley United Reformed Church. Our next meeting is in the company of Chris Richards, speaking on the subject of the ‘Old Naval College’. [gview file=”https://purleyurc.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/Chris-Richards2044.pdf”]
A message from Commitment to Life
As we hear news of hurricanes and earthquakes in the Caribbean, USA and Mexico, Commitment for Life has reminded us of the disastrous flooding in South East Asia with one-third of Bangladesh under water at one point. Christian Aid currently has a special appeal for donations to help the countries affected. For information go to www.christianaid.org.uk/emergencies/south-asia-floods-appeal […]