London Mayoral elections 2016

The Evangelical Alliance is hosting a hustings in the run up to the London mayoral election.  The hustings will be taking place on Tuesday 19 April, 6-8pm at Kensington Temple, Notting Hill, W11 3BY.

Sian Berry, Zac Goldsmith, Sadiq Khan, Caroline Pidgeon and Peter Whittle have confirmed that they will be taking part and the team is looking forward to giving them a grilling as well as showing them what a difference Christians are making across the capital.  The debate will be chaired by BBC journalist turned priest Christopher Landau.

More information can be found at  http://bit.ly/1T2ax8N along with posters to download and use. This is a free event but to have an idea of numbers there’s a booking system in place. It’ll be great to see Christians across London engaging with the political process, and this is a key opportunity to hear what the candidates have to say and quiz them on the issues that matter most. The Bishop of Kensington and Pastor Agu will also be taking part.

  • Sian Berry, Green Party
  • Zac Goldsmith, Conservative Party
  • Sadiq Khan, Labour Party
  • Caroline Pidgeon, Liberal Democrat Party
  • Peter Whittle, UKIP

Reply-to-my-Email_0We are currently rebuilding Webbers – the mailing list we use for occasional emails about what’s happening at Trinity. We’re moving it to an online system known as Mailchimp. This will be a much more secure and reliable system, and – crucially – will put you in control of the information you receive via Webbers.

To continue receiving Webbers emails, please visit the following web page and complete the form there:  http://eepurl.com/S-Eff

PLEASE NOTE: we are asking you to complete this sign-up process EVEN THOUGH you have already been receiving Webbers emails from Trinity. This is to comply with principles of good practice in data protection, to ensure that we have your consent to contact you in this way, and to give you the opportunity now to specify some preferences for the subject matter of emails you receive from us. The information you provide via the sign-up form will ONLY be used by Trinity United Reformed Church Wimbledon.

If you encounter any difficulty with the sign-up process, please speak to Dominic or email revdsgrant@gmail.com.

Sunday 10 April
09:30      Bible with Breakfast
09:30      Choir Practice
11:00      Morning Worship

Monday 11 April
20:00      Badminton

Tuesday 12 April
19:30      ‘Whistle Down the Wind’ rehearsal
20:00      Worship & Faith Development Team

Wednesday 13 April
13:45      Communications & Publicity Team
20:00      Church & Society
20:00      Queens Road Housegroup

Thursday 14 April
20:00      Children & Youth Work Team
20:00      Finance Team

Friday 15 April
10:00      Trinity Toddlers
10:00      Olive Branch Cafe
19:30      ‘Whistle Down The Wind’ Rehearsal
19:45      Choir Practice
20:00      Friday Fellowship

Saturday 16 April
16:00      Pilots

Sunday 17 April
09:30      Bible with Breakfast
09:30      Choir Practice
11:00      Morning Worship
18:30      Evening worship with Holy Communion

Peter StevensonUnited Reformed Church Special Category Minister the Revd Peter Stevenson has completed six months as Site Chaplain to the Elephant Park Development in South London. 

The development currently employs 500 people and this is expected to rise to 2,000 when all the phases come on stream. The developers, Lend Lease, wanted to trial a chaplaincy service to add to their well-being programmes. The chaplaincy operates for four hours per week and has proved a great success.

Since last October Mr Stevenson has contact with around 350 people each time he makes a visit. He walks up and down the scaffold, wherever they are pouring cement, or driving piles. ‘I present myself as a listening ear to all faiths and none.’

The construction industry can be pretty brutal, he says. ‘The workers want to talk about many things. It’s an international workforce, so there are is a lot of dealing with immigration issues. It is remarkable how many of them talk about loneliness. Connections with people back at home are not as strong as they could be.’

‘One conversation began with me being greeted: “Welcome to hell”.

Sunday 3 April
09:30         Bible with Breakfast
11:00        Morning worship with induction of elders to Elders’ Council

Monday 4 April
20:00         Badminton

Tuesday 5 April

Wednesday 6 April
14:30         Wednesday Social Group
20:00         Elders’ Council

Thursday 7 April

Friday 8 April
20:00         Friday Fellowship

Saturday 9 April
16:00      Supersonic music & song club

Sunday 10 April
09:30         Bible with Breakfast
11:00        Morning worship

Ever wondered how the URC’s General Assembly is run and who’s behind it all?  How about…YOU!

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This year, the URC is recruiting young people, aged 18-25, to serve in various supporting roles at the upcoming meeting of Assembly from 8 to 11 July 2016 at the Convention Centre in Southport.
This is a fantastic chance to experience, firsthand, the workings of the URC’s highest level of council. There’s much to learn, gain and enjoy for young people of all abilities, so don’t miss out!

Reform magazine‘Reform’ magazine subscriptions are due for renewal now.

Options offered are:

  • Digital format, readable on computers, tablets & smartphones –  All 10 issues per year, cost £ 18.00.
  • Printed on paper –  All 10 issues per year, cost £25.00. Copies distributed to you at church.

Please hand cheques to Alban Thurston, payable to ‘United Reformed Church’, before Friday 15 April.

Reform is a fresh and challenging magazine exploring theology, ethics, personal spirituality and Christian perspectives on social and current affairs.  The magazine is for thinking people who enjoy reading about Christian ideas from a range of viewpoints.  It features writing from journalists, academics, politicians, campaigners, scientists and religious leaders.  As well as high-profile interviews, in-depth features and book, music and film reviews, Reform carries letters and a regular light-hearted column.

The magazine is published 10 times a year by the United Reformed Church but has readers from all Christian denominations, as well as readers from other faiths and from no faith tradition.

If you are not yet a subscriber to the URC’s magazine take a look at Reform’s website here.  If you would like to subscribe, Alban would be pleased to hear from you as soon as possible before 15 April, please.

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We are looking for new choir members – all voice parts.

You don’t have to attend every week – you’d be welcome to come along to the rehearsal and corresponding service when you can make it.

  • We sing each Sunday morning at 11:00 (except the first Sunday of the month), with a rehearsal at 09:30.
  • We rehearse most Friday evenings at 19:45 in the church.
  • A rudimentary ability to read music is needed but help can be given to brush up your skills!

Contact Andrew Davies or Gayle Derrick if you are interested.

Monday 28 March  –  Easter Monday Bank Holiday

Tuesday 29 March
10:00      Holiday Club
20:00      Pastoral & Membership Team meeting

Wednesday 30 March
10:00      Holiday Club

Thursday 31 March

Friday 1 April
19:30      First rehearsal for  ‘Whistle Down The Wind’
19:45      Choir Practice

Saturday 2 April

Sunday 3 April
11:00      Morning Worship and induction of new elders to Elders’ Council

 

ImageTuesday 29 and Wednesday 30 March from 10am to 3 pm- open to all children aged 5 to 11 (school Year 6)

There will be TWO days of fun and games in the Easter Holidays at Trinity United Reformed Church holiday club!

Based on the ITV series The Story Keepers, the holiday Club will be full of creative teaching, games, craft, songs, music, prayers and Bible reading as children learn about the life and teaching of Jesus.

To book a place, please email Hannah Jones at youthworker@trinitywimbledon.org.  Click here for the booking form.