January 2019 Dear Friends, As the old-time sailing ships crossed by each other on the vast oceans of the world, they used to shout 'Whither bound?' It's a good question to ask ourselves at the start of a New Year. Whither bound?' Where are we heading? And what course...
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The week for Christian Unity runs from 18th to 25th January 2017. This year’s theme is ‘Crossing Barriers’. The following events, which are warmly invited to, have been organised by the Purley and Kenley Churches Together. You are also welcome at the following events: – Ecumenical service on Sunday 22nd January at 4 pm at […]Sunday Evening Bible Studies
Winter / Spring Sunday Evening Gatherings ......... Our Sunday evening gatherings begin a new 4 session course this weekend entitled, Conversation Welcome: Exploring the future of the UK after the EU referendum. Material has been produced by the Joint Public Issues...
“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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Creating a 4D Church – a Relevent Church
CREATING A 4D CHURCH - A RELEVANT CHURCH I was asked to write a report of the recent Elders' Day Retreat, and hope it will give a glimpse of what we discussed. The time spent together was important, although it was a busy day with questions still needing answers. It...
Christian Aid Alert
Christian Aid Alert On Saturday 21st April 2018 at 7pm there will be a Café Concert at Christchurch featuring the band “Song”, raising funds for Christian Aid. Tickets, which are £7.50, include a Ploughman’s Lunch, and there will be a cash bar. On Sunday 22nd April,...