Russell is the Minister of Purley United Reformed Church
Russell’s December 2018 Newsletter
December 2018 Dear Friends, It was on Christmas Eve, some 1300 years ago, that a Christian monk, a missionary in the heathen parts of Northern England, preached before the assembled king and nobles and chief people of the realm of Northumbria. He offered them the choice of becoming Christians. The king consulted his council; some […]
Announcement from David (Webmaster)
Please note that there will soon be a major update to the WordPress software that we use for maintaining and updating our website. Although I believe the transition period during the update process will be fairly straight forward there may be a delay in updating and maintaining the website while this update happens. I thought […]
“Shuttles” Junior Badminton Club
“Shuttles” Junior Badminton Club The Junior Badminton Club meets at Purley United Reformed Church. We meet on most Saturday mornings throughout the year from 10am to 12.30pm in the church hall. You will find a relaxed atmosphere in which to learn and enjoy the game. New members are always welcome. The Junior Badminton age […]
International Youth Week – ‘Peace in a Shoe Box’
‘Peace in a Shoebox’ – extract from the morning service to open our International Youth Week which runs from 21 to 29 July 2018 – service led by the Revd. Russell Furley-Smith and Revd. Nicola Furley Smith, Moderator of the Southern Provence of the URC Bible Reading – James 2 v.14-18 What good is it, […]
Russell’s monthly newsletter – July 2018
July 2018 Dear Friends, Below is an edited version of my address to this year’s AGM: I begin my address by paying tribute two individuals who deserve special mention today: our two caretakers, Mary and Lorraine. They are at the meeting point between countless numbers of premises users and the church. They do so with […]
Russell’s monthly newsletter – June 2018
June 2018 Dear Friends, From the rising of the sun to its setting, your name be praised, O Light of the World! Truly, Jesus Christ is our sun of righteousness. He is a sun which never sets, he is a light which no one can extinguish. Summer means sun. The sea is warm and welcoming. […]
Scones and Songs of Praise
Purley and Kenley Churches Together warmly invite you to: ‘Scones and Songs of Praise’ Date; 10th June 2018 Time: 4.15pm for tea and scones and 5.00pm to 6.15pm for ‘Songs of Praise’ “Lord you are my God. I will exalt you and praise your name……..” (Isaiah 25 verse 1) Venue: […]
Russell’s monthly newsletter – February 2018
February 2018 Dear Friends, It is a familiar story: a man, born in humble beginnings, knows he is destined for something greater. No, not the story of Jesus, but the story of 19th Century circus entrepreneur P. T. Barnum in the film The Greatest Showman. Bearing in mind this is Hollywood – and a musical […]