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Interim Moderator Rev Ray Adams Church Secretary Stephen Gilburt Visit us online at www.ccurc.org.uk Christ Church United Reformed Church OCTOBER 2014 NEWSLETTER
Interim Moderator Rev Ray Adams Church Secretary Stephen Gilburt Visit us online at www.ccurc.org.uk
Christ Church United Reformed Church
OCTOBER 2014 NEWSLETTER
SUNDAY 11:00am Morning worship (Holy Communion - first Sunday) (Family Parade Service - third Sunday) 11:00am Adventurers 12:30pm Church Meeting (bi-monthly - see diary)
MONDAY 2:15pm Friendship Club (once monthly - see diary) 6:00pm - 7:30pm BB Anchor Boys (5-8 years) 6:00pm - 7:30pm BB Junior Section (8-11 years) 7:30pm - 9:00pm BB Company Section (11-15 years) 7:30pm - 9:00pm BB Seniors (15-18 years)
WEDNESDAY 9:45am - 11:30am Joint Bible Study at Lancaster Road URC (twice monthly - see diary)
12:30pm Friendship Club - lunch at the Moon Under Water (once monthly - see diary)
FRIDAY 5:00pm - 6:15pm Rainbows (5-7 years) 6:00pm - 7:30pm Brownies (7-10 years) 7:30pm - 9:00pm Guides (10-14 years) 7:30pm - 9:00pm Rangers (14-20 years)
VARIOUS DAYS 8:00pm Elders Meeting (bi-monthly - see diary)
CHRIST CHURCH WEEKLY ACTIVITIES
PASTORAL LETTER OCTOBER 2014
I am intrigued by the way in which the ‘selfie’ has become so popular. A few days ago on a local train journey I saw three young women unselfconsciously using their mobile phones as if they were hand mirrors for personal grooming, and then taking photographs of themselves in various poses without concern for the watching audience of fellow travellers. Their public posturing, no doubt, made them instant media stars as their efforts winged their way to their social media page, rather than just finding a place in some dusty half-forgotten family album. An expert on social media has said that the "selfie is revolutionising the way we gather autobiographical information about ourselves and our friends… it's about continuously rewriting yourself… presenting yourself in the best way…” The self-portrait, on the other hand, has been one way in which painters have traditionally practised their art, experimented with new techniques, or just saved themselves the cost of paying for a model. Rembrandt painted himself many times for the reasons already stated, and the results show how his face reflects his life experience and inner development. On holiday recently we saw an exhibition of paintings by L.S. Lowry (famous for his ‘match stick men’ in paintings of urban scenes in Pendlebury and Salford in the North West of England). Lowry also knew and loved Berwick-on-Tweed, and painted many pictures there of the sea and coastline. Among other such paintings in the exhibition was one of a seascape with a single post sticking out of it, entitled ‘self-portrait’. There was no sign of Lowry except (as the catalogue suggested) the extent to which it
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represented his loneliness and sense of distinctiveness from the world around him. Two things come to mind from these experiences: 1) What does it mean for us to be a ‘Church for all people’? Whether we are the kind who would happily join in a corporate ‘selfie’ on a busy train, or we tend to be more introspective and solitary, the church in its worship, learning and care is committed to being a community that embraces everybody. That ought to be a permanent item on our agendas. Are we achieving it? It goes beyond different personality types, of course. What does it mean for us to be part of a church committed to maintaining Jesus’s wide embrace to all, as well as the challenging day-to-day task of being a supportive and learning community of disciples to one another? 2) Whatever Lowry’s ‘self-portrait’ of a single post sticking out of the sea meant to the artist, it can remind us as a Church of the times we are called to stand out from the surrounding landscape as a beacon or helpful sign of faith and hope. We do it, of course, in many personal, unassuming and neighbourly ways, but there are also times for action together. Jesus referred to both when he spoke about the inner strength and outer testimony of those he called to be his first disciples: ‘You are the salt of the earth; but if salt has lost its taste, how can its saltiness be restored? It is no longer good for anything, but is thrown out and trampled underfoot. ‘You are the light of the world. A city built on a hill cannot be hidden. No one after lighting a lamp puts it under the bushel basket,
“Enter to worship, depart to serve”
Pamela Mansley is currently having further investigations following her recent health problems. Sylvia and Olive have been unwell since their holiday. We continue to send our best wishes to Ivy, who is still in Jamaica spending time with her family following the death of her brother-in-law. Let us remember all our church family in our prayers and caring.
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but on the lampstand, and it gives light to all in the house. (Matthew 5.13-15) We are not called to fame but to effectiveness as Jesus’ disciples - individually and together. By God’s grace, may we persevere and find new joy in it. God bless you
Ray Rev Ray Adams
NEWS OF THE FELLOWSHIP
CHRIST CHURCH MOTTO
Holiday Bible Week
Quiz Evening
Saturday 4th October 2014
At Armfield Road Church Hall Armfield Road, Enfield
7:00pm for a 7:30pm start
Tickets £10 - Tables of 10 (max)
Sausage and chip supper served during the interval, soft drinks and tea/coffee
will also be available
Contact Rebecca Bick on 07967 005534 or [email protected] for further
details or to book your place!
Meetings of the Friendship Club in Autumn 2014 will be taking place at the following times:
Mondays 2:15pm in the Church Hall
6th October Santiago de Compostello - Rev Ray Adams
3rd November
Cruising round Britain - Mrs Diana Lane
Wednesdays 12:30pm
22nd October Lunch at the Moon Under Water
19th November
Lunch at the Moon Under Water
‘The Lord your God will be with you wherever you go’
We welcome everyone to our friendly meetings.
For more information please contact Sylvia Coombs on 020 8363 3543.
FRIENDSHIP CLUB AUTUMN 2014
TRUTH
What do our sacred scriptures say about truth?
What does that mean for us in our everyday lives?
YOU ARE INVITED TO JOIN US IN
TEXTS TO LIVE BY, A SERIES OF ROUND-TABLE DISCUS-SIONS WITH PEOPLE OF ALL FAITHS AND NONE
SUNDAYS 6 – 7:30
28TH SEPTEMBER 2014
30TH NOVEMBER 2014
25TH JANUARY 2015
LONDON INTER FAITH CENTRE
125 Salusbury Road, London NW6 6RG
www.londoninterfaith.org.uk
LONDON INTER FAITH CENTRE www.londoninterfaith.org.uk
125 Salusbury Road, London NW6 6RG
SHARED SPACES – PROBLEMS AND POSSIBILITIES
Keynote Speaker:
Dr Chris Hewson, University of Manchester Researcher on the ‘Religion & Society’ project, Multi-Faith
Spaces: Symptoms and Agents of Religious and Social Change
www.manchester.ac.uk/mfs
A one-day participative conference for practitioners and all those engaged or interested in inter faith work.
SATURDAY 18TH OCTOBER 2014 10am – 4pm
Cost £20 – concessions negotiable
Includes tea, coffee and a hot vegetarian lunch from Spice Caravan
Detailed programme to follow Register online with
THAMES NORTH SYNOD ROADSHOWS
A series of roadshows around Thames North Synod looking at MAKING IT WORK in our churches
All on Saturdays (venues to be confirmed):
24th January, 14th February, 7th March, 11th April, 12th September, 3rd October, 24th October, 7th November
More information can be found on the Thames North Synod
website at www.urcthamesnorth.org.uk
URC MUSICIANS’ GUILD MUSIC DAY 2014
An inspiring day of music, words, songwriting, singing, fun, friendship and fellowship, which will take place on Saturday
18th October 2014 at Clapton Park United Reformed Church. The cost is £12.50 per person. For further details
and to book visit www.urcmusic.org.uk
PALMERS GREEN URC EXHIBITION
Palmers Green URC (Fox Lane, N13 4AL) will be holding an exhibition of textiles on the theme of peace to mark the centenary of the start of World War I and the opening of
Palmers Green Congregational Church on 1st October 1914.
Saturday 25th October 10:00am to 4:00pm and Sunday 26th October 12:00pm to 4:00pm
Exhibition of 18 tapestries by Pamela Pavitt on the theme of ‘Peace and Reconciliation’
Saturday 25th October at 8:00pm ‘Keeping lamps alight’ - a recital of words and English music
involving local music, recalling Palmers Green in 1914. Free admission: voluntary collection for Christian Aid.
2015 FAMILY SERVICES
At the Youth Leaders Meeting on Thursday 18th September, it was agreed that the Family Services in 2015 would be held on the following dates: 18th January 15th February Guides Thinking Day 15th March Mothering Sunday 19th April 17th May Adventurers and Youth Sunday 21st June Father’s Day 20th September Harvest Festival 18th October Boys’ Brigade Enrolment 15th November Church Anniversary 13th December Christmas Nativity In addition, the Easter Sunday service on 5th April will be an all age service including Holy Communion.
3RD ENFIELD BB FORMER MEMBERS
In 2015, the 3rd Enfield Boys’ Brigade will be celebrating its 125th Anniversary, having been founded on 3rd December 1890. We are planning a series of events to celebrate this
milestone, including a social event for former members of the Company towards the end of 2015.
If you are a former member of the 3rd Enfield, whether as a
boy, leader or both, we’d love to hear from you and keep you up to date on what will be happening!
Send us an email at [email protected] or fill in our
contact details form at www.3rdenfieldbb.co.uk/formermembers.php and we will keep you informed.
Following the success of previous Lancaster Road URC Church Weekends at High Leigh Conference Centre in
Hoddesdon, the 2015 weekend has now been booked for Friday 9th to Sunday 11th October 2015.
The theme will be ‘Christian Beliefs’ and the speaker will be the very well known
Rev David Atkinson from Lancaster.
The cost is yet to be set but will be similar to previous years. It will include all meals from Friday evening dinner through to Sunday lunch. Accommodation will be in an en suite double
room.
If you are interested in attending, please register your interest with Jim Holliday by phone on 020 8245 1903, by
email on [email protected] or even in person. Thank you.
LANCASTER ROAD CHURCH WEEKEND
The November 2014 newsletter will be published on Sunday 26th October.
Items intended for inclusion in this issue should be with the
Editor, Tom Boorman, by Sunday 12th October. Late submissions may be held over to the following issue.
Please contact Tom with any items to be included in future
issues. Items can be received either in paper form at Sunday worship, by email to [email protected]
or by phone on 07903 605 545.
NOVEMBER 2014 NEWSLETTER
NEWS FROM GENERAL ASSEMBLY
Below are some excerpts of news from the United Reformed Church General Assembly, which was held in July 2014. Full details of these news items can be found on the URC website at www.urc.org.uk New moderator inducted Rev David Grosch-Miller was inducted as moderator of the United Reformed Church General Assembly, serving from 2014 to 2016. In the worship that followed, Mr Grosch-Miller’s daughter, Susan Vieira da Silva, sung a hymn composed for Assembly by Carla Grosch-Miller, his wife and chaplain. Lively farewell from outgoing moderator After being inducted into the role of Assembly moderator, Rev David Grosch-Miller gave heartfelt thanks to Rev Michael Jagessar, the outgoing moderator; to Rev Leonora Jagessar-Visser’t Hooft, Mr Jagessar’s wife; and to Melanie Smith, Mr Jagessar’s chaplain. Rev Michael Jaggesar, the retiring moderator of General Assembly, gave his parting reflections in a lively speech. Asking “what would the church look like if all of us become humble learners?”, he called on those in the church who disagree theologically to listen more graciously to one another. He said: “When our personal and ideological preferences become greater than our passion for the gospel, we are skating on thin ice. For when we become wrapped up in self, we miss the opportunities knocking at our doors.” He described his time as moderator as “filled with surprises, joys, frustrations, much learning, and mischievous moments.”
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Future of the Church General Assembly discussed the future of the United Reformed Church and passed three resolutions intended to: affirm the URC’s identity as both united and Reformed; affirm its gift of conciliarity; and match a need - the lack of ministers - with the Reformed gift of eldership. It was agreed the Faith and Order committee should bring a proposal to the 2016 Assembly. John Proctor appointed as general secretary Rev John Proctor was formally appointed as general secretary of the United Reformed Church. John trained for the ministry in Glasgow, where he served in a parish from 1981 to 1986, before he moved on to Westminster College in Cambridge - teaching the New Testament. He later held the position of vice-principal of Westminster College. Introducing his appointment, moderator Rev David Grosch-Miller paid tribute to the enormous contribution Rev Proctor has already made to the church through his 28 years of service at Westminster. His term of office will briefly overlap with that of the current general secretary, Rev Rominger, who will formally step down from the role on 31 July 2014. Assembly says farewell to Roberta Rominger A “liturgy of letting go” was delivered by Rev David Grosch-Miller, moderator of the General Assembly, for the farewell of Rev Roberta Rominger, whose role as general secretary of the United Reformed Church formally comes to an end on 31 July 2014. David gave a heartfelt speech saying: “Roberta, you have
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touched lives and changed them for the better. You have been a courageous and inspirational general secretary; you have given without reserve… you are a woman with rare gifts and abilities; there is no more inspirational speaker in the church than you.” Roberta, said: “Ministry is all one, there are different spheres of service… I love the church with all my heart… it has been the most awesome and amazing privilege, thank you!” Resolution on marriage of same-sex couples General Assembly passed a resolution inviting synods and local congregations to discuss whether they would wish a future meeting of the Assembly to authorise local church meetings to offer same-sex marriage services, and to report their views to the general secretary by 31st March 2015. The resolution recognised that: “A clear majority of members of Assembly expressed the view that local congregations should be permitted to offer same-sex marriage to those who seek that opportunity. However, because our decision-making process is based on the seeking of full consensus, Assembly was unable to reach agreement.” Fuller information can be found on the URC website. Assembly endorses inclusive language The General Assembly endorsed the consideration of inclusive and expansive language in worship. The resolution, which built on Assembly’s 1984 commitment to inclusive language, was passed by agreement once an amendment was made to give due consideration to the use of imagery, as well as words, in worship.
THAMES NORTH SYNOD NEWS
Below is a short extract of the Thames North Synod’s report from General Assembly 2014. The report of the Faith and Order Committee on the Future of the United Reformed Church was dealt with under three resolutions. It is obvious that hours of work have gone into this report which was thorough-going, logically developed and well presented. Over the coming year we are asked to consider the resolutions and submit responses. The first resolution (Resolution 11) affirmed the Church’s future and commended the paper What is the Spirit saying to Churches? A variety of scenarios was suggested ranging from simple maintenance of the status quo which may result in slow decline, to manifestations of uniting churches, debranded churches and cyber churches. The identity of the United Reformed Church is regarded as vital, with the Church’s values and passions clearly and usefully set out. Affirming our primary identity in our understanding of the triune God, the renewal of congregational life is regarded as the key to the Church’s future. The fact that congregations vary makes us recognise that one size does not fit all, but that learning from a variety of insights is vital together with the Church’s rootedness in the purposes of God and discernment of the Holy Spirit. The second resolution (Resolution 12) was with regard to the United Reformed Church’s ‘gift of conciliarity’. The Church is encouraged to produce resources which enhance our theological understanding on conciliarity, find ways of enabling greater discernment of the mind of Christ, reflect on the nature of church membership and communicate stories of creative church life. Comments are again invited by the Faith and Order Committee. Conciliarity has many
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dimensions but was essentially defined as the way in which the Holy Spirit speaks to the Church through different councils. This paper concentrated on the local congregation but also recognised that much needs to be done in interpreting conciliarity in Synods and General Assembly. A range of comments had been received regarding the experience of conciliarity at local level and the danger of badly chaired church meetings, bullying and misuse of power, duplicated agendas, skirting around issues and focussing on business rather than worship, prayer and reflection on God’s mission for the Church. Rather, again the discernment of the marks of the influence of the Holy Spirit of God need to be explored. The third resolution (Resolution 13) was with regard to the nature of ministry, specifically eldership. There is a variety of understanding, probably reflecting the differing backgrounds of the constituent denominations which made up the United Reformed Church. Thus much of the debate surrounded the issue of presidency at the Lord’s Supper and whether or not a particular service in question is a ministry of word and sacraments, thus demanding ordination. Questions regarding the purpose of ordination, the nature of elders, the distinction between the ordination of ministers and that of elders could provide material for debate for an age. Realising this, the report recognises that the mind of the church needs to be tested and an exploration needs to be made regarding the possibility that some elders may be called to celebrate the sacraments within their own congregations. For this the Spirit’s guidance is sought.
John Parry, September 2014 A full version of this report can be seen on request from Stephen Gilburt, Church Secretary.
3RD ENFIELD BB SUMMER CAMP
On Saturday 23rd August a group of young people and leaders from the 3rd Enfield BB, 10th Enfield BB and 1st Winchmore Hill GB travelled to Beeston Regis in Norfolk for our Summer Camp. Throughout the week the young people got to take part in a number of activities, both on site and off site. On site activities included sports such as football, rounders and cricket, board games such as Monopoly and chess, a BBQ, quiz, devotions, water games and a water fight. Off site activities included a day out at Pleasurewood Hills Theme Park, trips to the beach and shopping in local towns (Cromer, Sheringham and King’s Lynn), cinema, pitch and putt, go karting in Cromer, bowling, swimming and a boat tour to see the seals at Wells-next-the-Sea. On the final evening (Thursday) there was a karaoke evening in the main marquee, where everyone got the chance to sing some of their favourite songs! Throughout the week there were devotions sessions each day, where we look more in to the Bible and talk about and discuss different topics. This year, the devotions were themed around the Parables of Jesus. Each day we looked at a different Parable and had some interesting and thought provoking discussions. 2014 was certainly another fantastic camp, with lots of activities going on and lots of fun had by everyone. We’re already looking forward to our next camp in 2015! Some photos can be seen on the next page.
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A selection of photos from the BB/GB Summer Camp
3RD ENFIELD BB TRIP TO WHIPSNADE
On Saturday 20th September, members of the 3rd Enfield’s Anchor Boys and Junior Section joined with others from Enfield Battalion for a trip to Whipsnade Zoo. We travelled to Whipsnade by coach and once we were there, the boys got the chance to look around the zoo and see all different kinds of animals including lions, tigers, elephants, penguins, camels, giraffes, monkeys, rhinos, bears, wolves and many, many more. During the day we were also taken by minibus on a mini safari, around parts of the zoo which aren’t accessible by foot. There was also the opportunity for the boys make some origami elephants in a world record attempt being run by the zoo, and also time to run off some energy on the play area! A fantastic day was had by all and we express our thanks to all those who organised it. Check out some photos below...
CHRIST CHURCH HARVEST FESTIVAL
On Sunday 21st September, our Harvest Festival Family Service took place. The service was led by Evodian Fonyonga, who spoke on the theme of ‘Divine grace’. During the service, gifts of food were given, which went to the Christian Action Housing Association. The loose offering was donated to Sight Savers International. Various areas in the church were decorated by our youth groups with a harvest theme. Our thanks to the leaders and their members for all their hard work!
Christ Church URC aims to provide through its worship, work, witness and mission an effective contribution to the spiritual and social welfare of the Church family and the
wider community.
Meetings of the Joint Bible Study Group with Lancaster Road URC are held fortnightly on Wednesday mornings in the
Church lounge at Lancaster Road URC.
The meetings begin at 9:45am and conclude at 11:30am. Upcoming meetings will be held on 1st October, 15th
October, 29th October, 12th November and every two weeks thereafter.
For more information about the Group, please contact our
Church Secretary, Stephen Gilburt, on 020 8363 0031. Everyone is very welcome to these meetings.
JOINT BIBLE STUDY GROUP
Nominations are invited for Elders for 2015. All those who have been members for one year are eligible to stand. The
consent of the nominee should be obtained.
Signed nominations should be received by the Church Secretary no later than Monday 6th October 2014. All valid
nominations will be brought for election at the Church Meeting on Sunday 2nd November 2014 when up to twelve
Elders may be elected.
Please speak to Stephen Gilburt if you have any questions.
NOMINATIONS FOR ELDERS
MISSION STATEMENT
September Prayer Diary
1st - Give thanks to God for the start of a new month
2nd - Pray for the external groups who use our premises
3rd - Pray for the Brownies as they meet in the hall this
evening
4th - Pray for our Elders and for their continued leadership
over Christ Church
5th - Pray for our service this morning, which includes Holy
Communion
6th - Pray for the Friendship Club and for Rev Ray Adams,
who is leading the meeting today
7th - Pray for the children and staff of Chase Side Primary
School
8th - Pray for the work of Goldie College in the Solomon
Islands, who we are supporting with our Communion offering
this month
9th - Give thanks for God’s Word to us through the Bible
10th - Pray for the Guides as they meet in the hall this
evening
11th - Pray for this evening’s Holiday Memories Evening
12th - Pray for the Worship Group as they lead our time of
worship this morning
13th - Pray for the Anchor Boys and Junior Section as they
meet in the hall this evening
14th - Pray for those who are suffering from the loss of loved
ones
15th - Pray for the Joint Bible Study Group as they meet in
the Church Lounge at Lancaster Road URC this morning
PRAYER DIARY OCTOBER 2014
16th - Pray for the leaders of our church organisations
17th - Pray for the Rangers as they meet in the hall this
evening
18th - Pray for our Lunchtime @ Christ Church, which takes
place in the church today
19th - Pray for the 3rd Enfield Boys’ Brigade as they hold
their Enrolment Service this morning
20th - Pray for the Company Section and Seniors as they
meet this evening
21st - Pray for the local community around our church
22nd - Pray for the Friendship Club as they meet for lunch at
the Moon Under Water this afternoon
23rd - Pray for our fellow churches in the North West Enfield
Group of Churches
24th - Pray for the Rainbows as they meet this evening
25th - Pray for those who are unable to join us at church
events through sickness or ill health
26th - Pray for our Adventurers and that more children may
be encouraged to join the group
27th - Pray for the school children who are starting their half
term break this week
28th - Pray for the future ministry at Christ Church
29th - Pray for the Joint Bible Study Group with Lancaster
Road URC, who are meeting this morning
30th - Give thanks to God for our friends and families
31st - Pray for peace in areas of the world where there is
ongoing conflict
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Interim Moderator Rev Ray Adams (Contact via Church Secretary)
Church Secretary & Serving Elder
Mr Stephen Gilburt 020 8363 0031
Worship Group & Serving Elder Miss Rosemary Milns 020 8363 6571
Property Committee & Serving Elder
Mr Philip Taylor 07714 325 902
Serving Elder Mrs Pamela Fisher 07775 505 999
Serving Elder Miss Sylvia Coombs
020 8363 3543
Treasurer Mr David Fisher 020 8482 4610
Bookings Secretary Mrs Pamela Mansley
07936 798 722
Enquiries relating to baptisms, marriages and funerals Mr Stephen Gilburt 020 8363 0031
Website & newsletter Mr Tom Boorman
07903 605 545
Email address [email protected]
Website www.ccurc.org.uk
Facebook www.facebook.com/ccurcenfield
Twitter @ccurc
GETTING IN TOUCH CHURCH CONTACTS
Friendship Club Miss Sylvia Coombs 020 8363 3543
Joint Bible Study Group with Lancaster Road URC
(Contact via Church Secretary)
3rd Enfield Boys’ Brigade (Anchor Boys) Miss Sue Bullock 07961 504 123
3rd Enfield Boys’ Brigade (Junior Section)
Mr Tom Boorman 07903 605 545
3rd Enfield Boys’ Brigade (Company Section) Mr Tom Boorman 07903 605 545
3rd Enfield Boys’ Brigade (Seniors)
Mr Tom Boorman 07903 605 545
9th Enfield Rainbows Mrs Tracy Rainbow 07971 171 511
9th Enfield Brownies Mrs Kathy Brown
07958 153 066
9th Enfield Guides Miss Vicki Stratton 07968 483 609
9th Enfield Rangers Mrs Tracy Rainbow
07971 171 511
Adventurers Miss Rosemary Milns 020 8363 6571
Address Christ Church URC
Chase Side Enfield
EN2 6NJ
GETTING IN TOUCH ORGANISATIONS
CHURCH DIARY OCTOBER 2014
Wednesday 1st October 9:45am - 11:30am Joint Bible Study Group with Lancaster Road URC Sunday 5th October 11:00am Morning worship with Mrs Jill Nugent Holy Communion (offering for Goldie College) Duty Elder - Pamela Fisher Monday 6th October 2:15pm Friendship Club Santiago de Compostello - Rev Ray Adams Monday 6th October 8:00pm Elders Meeting (in the Elders Vestry) Saturday 11th October 5:00pm Holiday Memories Evening Sunday 12th October 11:00am Morning worship with The Worship Group Duty Elder - Philip Taylor Wednesday 15th October 9:45am - 11:30am Joint Bible Study Group with Lancaster Road URC Saturday 18th October 11:00am - 2:00pm Lunchtime @ Christ Church Sunday 19th October 11:00am Morning worship with the 3rd Enfield Boys’ Brigade Family Parade Service (Boys’ Brigade Enrolment) Also featuring music from North London Brass Duty Elder - Rosemary Milns
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Wednesday 22nd October 12:30pm Friendship Club Lunch at the Moon Under Water Sunday 26th October 11:00am Morning worship with Rev Agatha Baptiste Duty Elder - Pamela Fisher Wednesday 29th October 9:45am - 11:30am Joint Bible Study Group with Lancaster Road URC
CHURCH DIARY NOVEMBER 2014
Sunday 2nd November 11:00am Morning worship with Rev Martin Legg Holy Communion (offering for the Mission Aviation Fellowship) Duty Elder - Stephen Gilburt Sunday 2nd November 12:30pm Church Meeting Monday 3rd November 2:15pm Friendship Club Cruising round Britain - Mrs Diana Lane
ADVANCE DATES OF SPECIAL EVENTS
Saturday 22nd November 11:00am - 2:00pm Church Bazaar Wednesday 26th November 7:45pm North London Brass concert
Adventurers
Adventurers is the name of the Junior Church at Christ Church and is for boys and girls aged 3 upwards.
The group meets for games, drama, craft, activities and fun, based around a Bible theme.
The group meets on Sundays at 11:00am in the church
for the all age part of the service, and then moves to the hall until 12:00pm.
Further information can be obtained from
Rosemary Milns on 020 8363 6571.
Chase Side, Enfield, EN2 6NJ Website: www.ccurc.org.uk
Twitter: @ccurc Facebook: /ccurcenfield
The Christ Church newsletter is published monthly (except for combined issues in July/August and December/January).
Back issues dating back to 2007 can be found on our website, as well as recordings of talks from our Sunday services
dating back to 2010.
Christ Church URC is a part of the North West Enfield Group of Churches and the North Enfield Group of URCs.
