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November 2016 Cheltenham United Reformed Church November 2016 ‘Through Faith, Fellowship and Care We Affirm that Jesus Is Lord’ CHELTENHAM UNITED REFORMED CHURCH www.urcic.org.uk Minister Rev Maz Allen 01242 238273 [email protected] Rev Gary Grady 01242 511522 [email protected] In Touch November 2016 Welcome to ‘In Touch’ – The magazine of Cheltenham United Reformed Church, a joint pastorate of the three United Reformed Churches in Cheltenham, sharing a Minister, Rev Maz Allen. The three churches work very closely together, sharing this magazine, the website and all activities. St Andrew’s United Reformed Church is in the Montpellier district of Cheltenham town centre. A former Presbyterian church founded in 1885, it became United Reformed on unification in 1972. Recent renovations now offer an impressive facility, meeting the needs of 21st century Cheltenham. Prestbury United Reformed Church is in the heart of Prestbury village on the northern edge of Cheltenham. A former Congregational chapel built in 1866, becoming United Reformed on unification in 1972. The Church in Warden Hill is a Local Ecumenical Partnership (LEP) between the Anglican (St Christopher’s) and URC communities of Up Hatherley and Warden Hill in the south of Cheltenham. Ministry is shared between the URC Minister, Rev Maz Allen, and Rev Gary Grady of the Anglican South Cheltenham Team Ministry. Both the Anglican and URC buildings are regularly used for worship. For other information about the Church in Warden Hill please see ‘The Lantern’ or visit www.tciwh.org.uk Jesus said: “For where two or three are gathered in my name, I am there among them.” (Matthew 18 v20 NRSV) 1 In Touch November 2016 News of the Church Family We are invited to pray for: Jean Bennett, John Mears, Hilary Eaton, Colin and Paulette Hyde, Tony Gledhill, Vivian Bracey, Elvina Norcott, Jean Williams, Doreen Steele, Jessie Stredwick. Our Congratulations go to: Mary and Fred Cummings on their Golden Wedding Anniversary. Honey Rae Lloyd on her Dedication. The Reverend Gary Grady Team Vicar in the South Cheltenham Team with responsibility for St. Peter’s Leckhampton and The Church in Warden Hill. “I was born in 1969 in Winchester, Hampshire and later attended St. Mary Redcliffe Secondary School in Bristol. I studied for my first degree at Bristol Polytechnic, where I gained a B.A. (Hons) in Systems Analysis. Following this I worked for BT for 19 years until 2011, working in a variety of roles, initially as an analyst/programmer, but ultimately as the Head of Training Design for BT Retail UK. I trained in Theology at the West of England Ministerial Centre (WEMTC) at Redcliffe College in Gloucester, after which I served my curacy in Cirencester. My family and I are delighted to be a part of the team here in South Cheltenham and value the ecumenical partnerships we have here. We look forward to joining in with God’s mission in this place and sharing the good news of Jesus Christ in the communities.” St Andrew’s Church Meeting The Church Meeting will be on 6th November after Morning Worship. A Proposal has been received by the Elders for discussion: ‘That Sunday Morning Worship at St Andrew’s should be moved forward to 10.30am.’ St Andrew’s Elders 2 In Touch November 2016 Our Minister Writes: Dear Friends, Last month, a few of us from CURC went to All Saints to swell the 250- strong choir recording for BBC’s ‘Songs of Praise’. What fun we had and how rich the sound of so many voices. Possibly two of the hymns might be broadcast in Advent, but we don’t know when, as for the rest – they will be used any time during 2017. So watch the programme!! I have always loved being involved in large choirs or listening to full orchestras. I guess I just like loud music! But it’s more than that; there is a level of emotion which helps me to connect with adoration and praise of God. Worship is more…inevitable…somehow. On Remembrance Sunday it is not so much the sound as the sight which stirs the emotion for me – the sight of hundreds of veterans and serving forces personnel at the Cenotaph in London, or the smaller march-past in Cheltenham town centre, or the local village gathering around the war memorial in Prestbury or the quiet laying of wreaths and crosses outside St. Christopher’s. For at least six years I have taken part in the evening Remembrance Service at the Town Hall and have been privileged to actually be on-stage facing the congregation when the poppy petals fall. Extraordinarily moving. One of Cheltenham’s veterans is now a Chelsea Pensioner and the applause he receives is marvellous! Because of others’ sacrifice, we in this country live in peace. Thanks be to God. Amen. Maz 3 In Touch November 2016 Obituary Barbara Russell-Smith 1931-2016 Barbara was well-known as one of a pair: ‘Denham and Barbara’. As part of St. Andrew’s, they were supportive in all they did for the church. When Denham died twenty months ago Barbara lost her soul-mate. Their favourite pastime was to sit in their garden holding hands, watching the birds and enjoying the flowers. In her tribute at her mother’s funeral Penny referred to Barbara as ‘an English Romantic’. Barbara loved the richness of the English language and she wrote a Georgian romantic novel entitled ‘This Madding Fever’ under the pseudonym Corella Maxwell. Barbara loved dressmaking, flower-arranging and many other craft-oriented hobbies. She (and Denham) were also known for their fudge, sold in great quantities at our church fairs. We will miss Barbara’s charming smile and quiet, calming manner, but we know she longed to be re-united with her one true love. May they both rest in the everlasting bounty of Gods’ love. Our love goes to Penny, William and Edward as well as Barbara’s five grandchildren. Maz Cheltenham Scottish Society The Cheltenham Scottish Society invite Church Members to a Lunch to be held on 4th December 2016 in the Montpellier Hall after the St Andrewstide Service, at approximately 12.30pm. A list will be attached to the Notice Board in the Link Corridor and those wishing to attend are asked to put their names down by the 27th November 2016. There is no charge for the Lunch but donations are welcome. This year we are supporting two Charities: Riding for the Disabled and the Star College. Barry Steele Directory Update Lyn Ricketts has asked for her email address to be updated. The new one is: [email protected] 4 In Touch November 2016 ‘Getting to grips with the Bible’ (TLS Lite Course of 5 sessions) An ecumenical course designed to help us be more confident in reading/understanding the Bible. Open to all. To be held at Brockworth URC, 2.30pm – 4pm. 8th November 29th November 13th December Plus two dates in 2017 to be arranged. Please let Maz know immediately if you are interested. Transport can be arranged. St Andrew’s Lunch Club St Andrew’s URC, Montpellier Street 1st and 3rd Wednesday of every month at 1.00pm Soup, Bread Roll and Dessert £3.00 CURC Discussion Group Meetings take place at Prestbury URC, except where noted, on Tuesdays at 7.30pm. Everyone welcome. Tues 15th November ‘The Screwtape Letters’ to be led by Bob Alger The ‘Screwtape Letters’ written by C.S Lewis during the Second World War for publication in ‘The Guardian’, describe the advice given by a ‘Senior Devil’ Screwtape to his ‘Junior Devil’ Wormwood. Tues 31st January 2017 Did Martin Luther mean to start a Revolution? To be led by Janet Kemp 2017 is the 500th anniversary of Martin Luther posting his ‘95 Theses’ to the door of Wittenburg Church. 5 In Touch November 2016 Advertisements Cheltenham Any broken furniture? Choral Society That wobbly chair… That drawer that’s falling apart.. Conductor Ian Higginson Do you need a handle to Love to Sing? match a drawer or door? Come and join us Don’t panic!! We rehearse on Wednesday evenings from 7.30 to 9.30 Mike A Fix It at Naunton Park School Naunton Lane. Wood turning Next concert: Furniture Repairs Vivaldi Gloria No job too small Vivaldi Magnificat 9, Glebe Road, Prestbury 19 November 2016 Cheltenham GL52 3DG Pittville Pump Rooms Tel: 01242 236732 cheltenhamchoralsociety.org.uk Mobile 07970 073812 Reg Charity No 287756 Walk, Talk & Get Creative in Cheltenham A great way: To meet new people & make new friends To improve confidence, strength, balance and co-ordination Refreshments and Transport available Active Balance Tuesdays and Thursdays, 11am-12noon, Weekly, £3.00, First class free! St Luke’s Church Hall, Cheltenham, GL53 7HP. Contact Dan McShee 07760 175132 Walk Well Health Walk Tuesdays, 2pm, Weekly, FREE The Meadow Café, Old Bath Road, Leckhampton, GL53 7DF. Contact Sean White 01242 774740 Move it or Lose it! Tuesdays, 12.30 – 1.30pm, Term time, Weekly, £2.50, First class Free! St Andrews Church Hall, Cheltenham, GL50 1SP. Contact Angela Swales 07900 488533 Fridays, 2-3pm, Term time, Weekly, £2.50 First class Free! Sacred Hearts Hall, Moorend Rd, Cheltenham, GL53 9AU. Contact Kathy Chesters 07746 672726 The Cheltenham Trust 6 In Touch November 2016 St. Andrew’s Charity for November: CHILDREN IN NEED Children in Need is so well known that it hardly needs introducing, but here goes: The BBC's first ever broadcast appeal for children was a five-minute radio broadcast on Christmas Day in 1927. The response was phenomenal and it raised £1,143 18s 3d which was split between 4 prominent children's charities.
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