Trinity United Reformed Church Wimbledon
The Government is planning to change the rules around Sunday trading.
Here Andrew Bradstock explains what the proposals mean and how to get involved in the consultation – but there are only a few days left.
An Open Meeting will take place this Thursday evening (10 September at 8pm) to look at possible ways that refugees could be supported in the London Borough of Merton.
The meeting will be at Morden Baptist Church, Crown Lane, Morden (virtually opposite the Civic Centre).
It is being organised by residents/activists rather than by the Council, although it is anticipated that Councillors and other community leaders will be present. So it will be a very good opportunity both to contribute and share ideas, and to engage with our elected representatives on this major issue.
Revd Dominic Grant and Sarah Elliot will be leading ‘The Emmaus Course: The Way of Faith’, an 8 session programme that aims to help you on your own journey of faith by exploring many of the big questions that Christianity raises. It will take place on Thursdays from 8:00 to 9:30pm in the Mansel Road Centre, beginning on Thursday 1 October.
It is aimed primarily at those who are new to the Christian faith; however, depending on numbers, it may also be suitable as a refresher course.
Sessions will include: believing in God, the life and ministry of Jesus, the Holy Spirit, learning to pray, reading the Bible, belonging to the Church, serving the Lord, learning to love, and sharing the faith.
For the full programme, further details and/or to sign up for a place, please e-mail Sarah on sarahelliot278@gmail.com, or sign up on the sheet in the Mansel Road Centre.
On Saturday 19 September Camberwell Green URC are holding an Open Day where you will be able to see the wonderful new development that has taken place there. Everyone is invited. For further details click here.
Sunday 6 September
09:15 Bible with Breakfast
10:30 Elders’ Meeting
11:00 Morning worship with Holy Communion
Monday 7 September
Tuesday 8 September
20:00 Queens Road Housegroup
Wednesday 9 September
20:00 Church & Society
20:00 Finance Team
Thursday 10 September
Friday 11 September
10:00 Trinity Toddlers
10:00 Olive Branch Café
13:00 Women’s Book Club (meeting at Elys)
20:00 Friday Fellowship
Saturday 12 September
Sunday 13 September
09:15 Bible with Breakfast
11:00 Morning worship – Junior Church Rededication (all age worship)
The Queens Road housegroup will meet on Tuesday 8 September at 8pm at 217 Queens Road and will begin a study of Paul’s letter to Titus.
All very welcome.
Church & Society group’s next meeting will be held on Wednesday 9 September at 158 Durham Road, SW20. Begining at 8pm, we will be discussing the question: “What is an EcoCongregation?”
All are welcome.
International climate change conference
Church leaders from the Pacific countries of Kiribati and Tuvalu – two nations under direct threat from the disastrous consequences of climate change – will be joining politicians, activists, theologians and academics for a special international conference, entitled: “Earthyear: The Conversation”– on Saturday 26 September, St John’s Church, Waterloo, London, beginning at 10am.
The conference will explore how communities of faith can and should be responding to the increasing threat of global warming. It is being organised by ministers of the United Reformed Church as part of a number of events that aim to encourage people of faith to engage actively with ecological justice issues.
Further information and tickets for the conference are available here for just £6.00 – and include a simple lunch.
Join us to pray for the families and communities affected by the conflict in Syria.
Father of all mercies, we cry out to you for the people of Syria, who continue to suffer so much. Please pour out your love and compassion on all who are hungry, hurting and without hope. Thank you that you love them with an everlasting love: please meet them at their point of need.
Lord, have mercy.
Lord Jesus, Prince of Peace, we pray that you will give wisdom to international leaders and politicians as they consider the way forward in Syria. We ask that their hearts will be in tune with yours, and that a path to lasting peace will be found.
Christ, have mercy.
Holy Spirit, comforter and encourager, thank you for the people who are working tirelessly to help all those affected by this conflict. Please protect them, bless the work of their hands and use them to help bring about a better society for the future.
Lord, have mercy.
http://www.tearfund.org/en/latest/syria/
Starting on 11 September, we will be running every Friday in term time alongside Trinity Toddlers.
The café will be open from 10am to 12.30pm for coffee/tea and cakes and toasted tea bread/cakes.
With a relaxed and friendly atmosphere, come and meet and have fellowship – everyone welcome.