URC’s on-line services

Each Sunday the URC cretes an on-line worship service for you to view at home.  Click here to view the most recent service and the list of previous services. You may listen to the service and sing along with the hymns or just follow along.  

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Prayers for our Global Link

In our prayers for St John’s, Mtendere this week, we are asked especially to pray for: Church finances and the Ministers throughout the United Church of Zambia who have not been paid because there have been no live church services.  They have gone without pay for the month of June. Medical staff under pressure because […]

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Black Lives Matter – a statement & prayer from the URC

The following statement and prayer comes from Karen Campbell, the United Reformed Church’s Secretary for Global and Intercultural Ministries, and the Moderators of the URC General Assembly, Derek Estill and Revd Nigel Uden. “I have come that you might have life in all its fullness.” Jesus Christ said this more than 2,000 years ago. But […]

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Reflection on Anger

What Am I to Do with My Anger? by Elsa Cook  ‘Blessed are the meek, for they will inherit the earth.’ – Matthew 5:5 (NRSV) Every morning, when I open my eyes, it’s there again. It’s kept me up half the night, but in those few hours of slumber, I hoped that it might disappear. […]

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At-home Pentecost Season worship opportunities

Wondering how to experience the Pentecost Season at home? The United Reformed Church Worship Group has suggested sharing this Pentecost resource that you can use at home during the season of Pentectost. Worship resources from the Methodist Church including songs, prayers and complete worship services to watch online.

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Prayers for St John’s United Church of Zambia

In our prayers for St John’s this week, we are asked especially to pray for: Children in examination classes going back to school next week, and for the school staff preparing premises and planning; Market traders and street vendors in Mtendere and elsewhere, trying to follow the anti-coronavirus measures and make a living. Rev Godfrey […]

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Prayers for Zambia

Please continue praying for our Global Partners in the Lusaka Presbytery of the United Church of Zambia. This week we are asked especially to pray for: School pupils and staff during the closure of schools which are to re-open on 1st June and for the classes due to take public exams; Health workers doing Covid-19 […]

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Donating to Christian Aid

Please support the global work of Christian Aid using one of the following methods. justgiving from https://www.justgiving.com/fundraising/salisburyca BACS direct from your bank to Churches Together in Salisbury Christian Aid — Sort code 54-41-19 Account no 68577613 By Text to CAIDSALISBURY to 70085 to donate £5.00. Texts cost £5 PLUS one standard rate message and you […]

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Creating a home worship space & stained-glass window

Gathering around a computer, smart phone, or television can feel less than holy. These spaces are usually for work time or relaxing time. In order to make this an intentionally sacred space, here are a few ideas: If possible, use a dedicated space and surface, such as a table or shelf. In the middle of […]

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Prayer from Commitment for Life

Loving God, though we may be separated in body, we are one in spirit, set apart but drawn together to magnify your name. Thank you for your grace in Jesus, helping us to live in the fullness of life that you desire for all. May your will be done on earth as in heaven, helping […]

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