Christ Church United Reformed Church, Rayleigh
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New novel available in aid of Building Project

23 June 2022 / Naomi Young-Rodas / From the minister / No Comments

My new novel, Detroit Debris is now available. If you would like a copy, please put in an order with me at revnaomi@yahoo.com £10 instead of £10.95 online and the […]

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News and Chat, 23 June 2022

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Children’s work volunteers needed!

23 June 2022 / Sandy Brown / Children and Families / No Comments

Children’s work volunteers needed – lots of opportunities!  All our volunteers are DBS checked and we also ask for references.  If you love working with children and would like to […]

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News & Chat, 16 June

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News & Chat, 16 June 2022

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Christ Church hosts the District tapestry

9 June 2022 / Naomi Young-Rodas / News / No Comments

For the month of June, Christ Church will be hosting the District tapestry created in 1997 for the URC’s 25th anniversary. Some members of Christ Church helped create the Faith […]

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News & Chat, 9 June

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And another jubilee!

6 June 2022 / Naomi Young-Rodas / News / No Comments

Our monthly Art Club created a 50th jubilee banner with 50 URC fish from the 153 fish used as a sermon illustration a few weeks ago! It is on display […]

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Church celebrates Jubilee and anniversaries

6 June 2022 / Naomi Young-Rodas / News / No Comments

A special service for the Queen’s 70th Jubilee and the Church 112th anniversary also celebrated the silver, golden and diamond wedding anniversaries of several church members which we weren’t able […]

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Jubilee Worship, 10am on Sunday 5th June

1 June 2022 / Naomi Young-Rodas / News / No Comments

At 10am on Sunday 5th June, we will have a special service to celebrate the Queen’s Jubilee, the church anniversary (112 years), Pentecost (the coming of the Holy Spirit to […]

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Concord Ladies celebrate the Jubilee

1 June 2022 / Naomi Young-Rodas / News / No Comments

The Concord Ladies Club celebrated the Queen’s 70th Jubilee in style with a street party style afternoon tea and a sing-a-long.

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News & Chat, 2 June 2022

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Children & Family News & Chat for June 2022

26 May 2022 / Sandy Brown / Children and Families, News & Chat, Uncategorised / No Comments

Children and family news and chat June 2022 Please click on the above link for the latest news and chat from Sandy including diary of events for the children and […]

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News & Chat, 26 May

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News & Chat, 26 May 2022

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Weekly Coffee Morning opens

18 May 2022 / Naomi Young-Rodas / News / No Comments

The sun shone on our new ‘coffee’ (other drinks available!) and chat morning. A number of of sat outside and we were joined by family and new people and serenaded […]

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News & Chat 19 May

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News and Chat, 12 May

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New Coffee & Chat drop-in on Wednesdays

6 May 2022 / Naomi Young-Rodas / News / No Comments

From 18 May, every Wednesday 10am – 12pm the church will be open for people to stop in for a drink and a chat. Feeling lonely and want to meet […]

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News & Chat, 5 May

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News & Chat, 5 May 2022

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News & Chat 28 April

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News & Chat, 28 April 2022

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Quiet Space

24 April 2022 / Naomi Young-Rodas / From the minister, News / No Comments

Our new Quiet Space is open at the church for prayer, reflection, or simple a few moments of quiet.

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Children & Family News & Chat for May 2022

21 April 2022 / Sandy Brown / Children and Families, News, News & Chat / No Comments

Children & Family News & Chat May 2022 Please click on the above link for the May 2022 edition of the Children & Family News & Chat, with diary of […]

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News & Chat, 21 April 2022

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News & Chat, 21 April

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Maundy Thursday, News & Chat 14 April 2022

14 April 2022 / Naomi Young-Rodas / News, News & Chat / No Comments

A reminder that we have a Maundy Thursday Service tonight at 8pm. News & Chat for 14 April 2022

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News & Chat, 7 April 2022

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News and Chat, 7 April 2022

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News and Chat 31st March 2022

31 March 2022 / Sandy Brown / From the minister, News, News & Chat / No Comments

News and Chat 31st March Click on the above link for this weeks News and Chat. Here you can find information on current Covid guidance, the prayer corner, upcoming events […]

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Children & Family News & Chat for April 2022

30 March 2022 / Sandy Brown / Children and Families / No Comments

Children & Family News & Chat April 2022 Please click on the above link for the Children & Family News & Chat for April from Sandy. Includes a colouring page, […]

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News and Chat for 24th March 2022

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News and Chat 24th March Click on the above link for this weeks news and chat!

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News & Chat for 17th March 2022

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News and Chat 17th March Click on the link above for this week’s news and chat!

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News & Chat 10th March 2022

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10 March N&C Click on the link above for this weeks news and chat!

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Drop off supplies for Ukraine

7 March 2022 / Naomi Young-Rodas / News / No Comments

WE ARE A DROP-OFF SITE FOR  SUPPLIES FOR UKRAINE please see our Facebook page for more details: Christ Church FB

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Children & Family News & Chat March 2022

3 March 2022 / Sandy Brown / Children and Families, News, News & Chat / No Comments

Children & Family News & Chat March 2022 Click on the above link to access the Children & Family News & Chat for March 2022. Here you will find Sandy’s […]

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News and Chat, 3 March 2022

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News and Chat, 24 Feb. 2022

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News & Chat, 24 Feb.

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19 FEB. OPEN DAY POSTPONED

18 February 2022 / Naomi Young-Rodas / News / No Comments

Due to the weather, tomorrow’s Open Day and Fairtrade ‘Big Brew’ will be postponed to next Saturday, 26 February, 10am to 3pm. Come and join us next week for hot […]

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News and Chat, 17 Feb. 2022

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News & Chat, 17 Feb.

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News and Chat, 10 Feb. 2022

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News & Chat, 10 Feb. 2022

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News and Chat, 3 Feb. 2022

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Children & Family News & Chat February 2022

26 January 2022 / Sandy Brown / Children and Families / No Comments

Children and family news and chat February 2022 Update: Sandy is now a Nan! Josh and Kat are happy to announce the birth of their daughter Willow on 29th Jan, […]

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News and Chat 27 Jan. 2022

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News & Chat, 20 Jan. 2022

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News and Chat, 13 Jan. 2022

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News and Chat 6 January 2022

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News & Chat, 6 Jan. 2022

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Children and Family News and Chat January 2022

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Children and family news and chat January 2022

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News and Chat 23 Dec. 2021

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News & Chat, 23 Dec. 2021 MERRY CHRISTMAS! No News and Chat next week. See you in 2022!

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Christ Church joins The Welcome Directory

21 December 2021 / Naomi Young-Rodas / News / No Comments

We are now officially listed with The Welcome Directory welcoming people leaving prison.

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News and Chat, 16 December 2021

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News & Chat, 16 December 2021

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News and Chat, 9 December 2021

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News & Chat, 9 December 2021

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News and Chat, 2 December 2021

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News & Chat, 2 December 2021

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Children & Family News & Chat December 2021

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Children and family news and chat December 2021

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ART, CRAFT & RE-USE SALE, THIS SATURDAY, 27 NOV. 10am -3pm

25 November 2021 / Naomi Young-Rodas / News / No Comments

Arrive early before all the wonderful craft creations and bargains are gone! Cushions, table runners, handmade cards, lavender bags, paintings, jewellery… and second-hand items – perfect for Christmas gifts. Home-made […]

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News and Chat, 25 Nov. 2021

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News & Chat, 25 Nov. 2021

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News and Chat, 18 November 2021

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News & Chat, 18 November 2021

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Advent Bible Study starts 23 Nov.

11 November 2021 / Naomi Young-Rodas / News / No Comments

A four week Advent Bible Study joint with Rayleigh Methodist Church will start on Tuesday 23 November. There will be two sessions – 2.30pm at Rayleigh Methodist and 7.30pm on […]

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News and Chat, 11 Nov. 2021

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News & Chat, 11 November 2021

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Children & family News & Chat November 2021

6 November 2021 / Sandy Brown / Children and Families, Uncategorised / No Comments

Children and family news and chat November 2021 Quick link to diary for November 2021

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Children & Family News & Chat November 2021

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Children & Family News and Chat for November 2021

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Eco Church has banners made from plastic bags

3 November 2021 / Naomi Young-Rodas / News / No Comments

As an Eco Church we believe strongly in re-using things and recycling, so our seasonal Poppy banners this year are made from single-use plastic bags. We also have our usual […]

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News and Chat, 4 November 2021

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News and Chat, 28 October 2021

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News and Chat, 21 October 2021

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Season of Remembrance, 24 Oct. – 14 Nov.

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News and Chat 14 October 2021

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News & Chat, 14 October 2021

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Children & Family News & Chat for October 2021

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Children and family news and chat October 2021

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30th September News and Chat

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30th September News and Chat

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News and Chat, 23 Sept. 2021

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News & Chat, 23 Sept 2021

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News and Chat, 16 Sept. 2021

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Open Afternoon, 18 September 1-5pm

9 September 2021 / Naomi Young-Rodas / News / No Comments

Our More Tea Vicar, Open Day event is on 18th September, 1-5pm. The church will be open for people to drop in and find out more about us and what […]

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News and Chat, 9 September 2021

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News & Chat, 9 Sept. 2021

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1st Art Club on Saturday

2 September 2021 / Naomi Young-Rodas / News / No Comments

Don’t forget our new Art for Fun starts at 10am this Saturday 4 Sept.

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News and Chat 2 September 2021

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News and Chat, 2 September 2021

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Children & Family News & Chat September 2021

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Children and family news and chat September 2021

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Art Club – starts in September

26 August 2021 / Naomi Young-Rodas / News / No Comments

Our new monthly, ‘just for fun’ Art Club will start on Saturday 4 September, 10am – 12pm. FREE, no talent or materials needed. For adults and children. Come and meet […]

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News and Chat, 26 August 2021

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News & Chat, 26 August 2021

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CLIMATE SUNDAY, 29 August

24 August 2021 / Naomi Young-Rodas / News / No Comments

Our special, café-style, Climate Sunday service is this Sunday at 11am, followed by a vegetarian lunch. Come and hear what we can do to protect God’s Creation – modern, specially […]

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News and Chat 19 August 2021

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News and Chat, 19 August 2021

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News & Chat, 12 August 2021

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ART EXHIBTION & SALE THIS WEEKEND

11 August 2021 / Naomi Young-Rodas / News / No Comments

A reminder of our Art Exhibition this weekend. Friday August 13th, 4-7pm, Saturday 10am – 3pm and available after Sunday Worship on the 15th . Sales of art are to raise […]

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News and Chat 29th July 2021

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News & Chat 29th July 2021

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Children & Family News And Chat August 2021

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Children and family news and chat August 2021

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News and Chat, 22 July 2021

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News & Chat, 22 July 2021

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Art Exhibition and Sale, 13 & 14 August

15 July 2021 / Naomi Young-Rodas / From the minister, News / No Comments

The minister, Naomi will be holding an Art Exhibition of the art she did during Lent, and other art (+ the Corona poetry book and her novel If It Falls) […]

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News & Chat 15 July 2021

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News and Chat 8 July 2021

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News and Chat 1 July 2021

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News & Chat, 1 July 2021

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Children & family news & chat for July 2021

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Children and family news and chat 4th July 2021

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URC joins new coalition for refugees

29 June 2021 / Naomi Young-Rodas / News / No Comments

The URC has become a founding member of a new coalitions of over a 100 UK groups calling for kinder and fairer support of people fleeing war, persecution and violence. […]

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News and Chat, 24 June 2021

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News & Chat, 24 June 2021

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Children & Family News & Chat 27th June 2021

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Children and family news and chat 27th June 2021

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Children & Family News & Chat 20th June 2021

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Children and family news and chat 20th June 2021

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News & Chat, 17 June 2021

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News and Chat, 17 June 2021

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Children & Family News & Chat 13th June 2021

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Children and family news and chat 13th June 2021

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News & Chat 10 June 2021

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News & Chat, 10 June 2021

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Children & Family News & Chat 6th June 2021

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Children and family news and chat 6th June 2021

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News and Chat 3 June 2021

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News & Chat, 3 June 2021

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Children & Family News & Chat 30th May 2021

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Children and family news and chat 30th May 2021

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News and Chat 27 May 2021

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News & Chat, 27 May 2021

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Children & Family news & Chat for 23rd May 2021

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Children and family news and chat 23rd May 2021

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News and Chat 20 May 2021

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News & Chat, 20 May 2021

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Children & Family News & Chat 16th May 2021

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Children and family news and chat 16th May 2021

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News and Chat 13 May 2021

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News and Chat, 13 May 2021

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Children & Family News & Chat 9th May 2021

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Children and family news and chat 9th May 2021

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Children & family news & chat 2nd May 2021

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Children and family news and chat 2nd May 2021

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News & Chat 29 April 2021

23 April 2021 / Naomi Young-Rodas / News & Chat / No Comments

News & Chat 29 April 2021, spoiler alert –  posted early due to annual leave!

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News & Chat 22 April 2021

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News & Chat 22 April 2021

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Children & Family News & Chat 25th April 2021

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Children and family news and chat 25th April 2021

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Children & Family News & Chat 18th April 2021

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Children and family news and chat 18th April 2021

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News and Chat 15 April 2021

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News and Chat 15 April 2021

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News and Chat 8 April 2021

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News and Chat, 8 April 2021

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Children & family News & Chat 11th April 2021

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Children and family news and chat 11th April 2021

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Children & family News & Chat 4th April 2021

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Children and family news and chat 4th April 2021

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News & Chat, 1 April 2021

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News and Chat 25 March 2021

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News and Chat, 25 March 2021

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Holy Week Reflections from Churches for Rayleigh

25 March 2021 / Naomi Young-Rodas / News / No Comments

Next week is Holy Week. There will be a five-minute, daily reflection available each day from 10am, by a different Rayleigh clergy person, via YouTube: Monday – Rev Scott Williamson, […]

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Children & Family News and Chat for 28th March 2021

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Children and family news and chat March 28th 2021

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Children & Family News & Chat March 21st 2021

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Children and family news and chat March 21st 2021

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News and Chat 18 March 2021

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News and Chat, 18 March 2021

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Children & Family News & Chat March 14th 2021

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Children and family news and chat March 14th 2021

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News and Chat 11 March 2021

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Christ Church registers as a Sight Loss Friendly Church

11 March 2021 / Naomi Young-Rodas / News / No Comments

Christ Church has joined the national register of Sight Loss Friendly Churches. If you would like to read more about their work, please visit the website.

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News and Chat 4 March 2021

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News and Chat 4 March 2021

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Children & Family News & Chat 7.3.21

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Children and family news and chat March 7th 2021

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Children & Family news & Chat 28th February 2021

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Children and family news and chat February 28th 2021

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News and Chat 25 February 2021

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News and Chat, 25 February 2021

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Children & Family News & Chat 21st February 2021

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Children and family news and chat February 21st 2021

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News and Chat 18 February 2021

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News and Chat, 18 February 2021

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Children & Family News & Chat 14th February 2021

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Children and family news and chat February 14th 2021

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News and Chat, 11 February 2021

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News and Chat, 11 February 2021

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Children & family News and chat 7th February 2021

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Children and family news and chat February 7th 2021

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News & Chat, 4 February 2021

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News & Chat 4 February 2021

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Children & Family News & Chat 31st January 2021

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Children and family news and chat January 31st 2021

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News and Chat, 28 January 2021

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News and Chat 28 January 2021

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Children & Family News & Chat 24th January 2021

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Children and family news and chat January 24th 2021

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News and Chat 21 January 2021

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News and Chat 21 January 2021

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Children & Family News and Chat 17th January 2021

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Children and family news and chat January 17th 2021

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Christ Church joins Inclusive Church

15 January 2021 / Naomi Young-Rodas / News / No Comments

Christ Church has formally become part of the Inclusive Church Network: Inclusive Church is a network of churches, groups and individuals uniting together around a shared vision: “We believe in […]

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News and Chat, 14 January 2021

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News and Chat, 14 January 2021

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News and Chat 7 January 2021

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News and Chat 7 January 2021

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Children & Family News & Chat 10th January 2021

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Children and family news and chat January 10th 2021

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Children & family Christmas News & Chat

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Children and family news and chat week 40

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Advent Calendar – the whole thing!

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24th December Advent Calendar

24 December 2020 / Naomi Young-Rodas / News / No Comments

And so the final day of our church Advent Calendar! A nativity scene of course (courtesy of Traidcraft), which also featured in the Rayleigh Posadas. MERRY CHRISTMAS! A montage of […]

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News and Chat, 23 December

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News and Chat, 23 December 2020 There will be no News & Chat Next week.

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23rd December

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22nd December

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21st December

21 December 2020 / Naomi Young-Rodas / News / No Comments

Another stellar window from one of our younger members!

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20th December Advent Calendar

20 December 2020 / Naomi Young-Rodas / News / No Comments

Another angel for the 4th Sunday in Advent (all the Sundays have been angels)

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19th December

19 December 2020 / Naomi Young-Rodas / News / No Comments

THE HOLLY and the IVY Our connection with holly and ivy goes back before the carol we sing at Christmas, which was written in the1700’s, to our pagan/celtic origins before […]

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Children & Family News & Chat week 39

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Children and family news and chat week 39

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9 Lessons and Carols

18 December 2020 / Naomi Young-Rodas / News / No Comments

The Rayleigh Ecumenical service of 9 Lessons and Carols is available to view from 6pm on Saturday 19th December.  This is a collaboration between various churches in Rayleigh and features […]

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18th December

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News and Chat 17 December 2020

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News and Chat 17 December 2020

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17th December

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Amazing how Dexter, the minister’s dog gets everywhere!!

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16th December

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Merry Christmas from one of our younger members

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15th December

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14th December

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13th December

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Angels for the 3rd Sunday of Advent

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Children & family news & Chat week 38

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Children and family news and chat week 38

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Children & family news & chat for week 37

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Children and family news and chat week 37

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12th December

12 December 2020 / Naomi Young-Rodas / News / No Comments

On our descent after a wild weather walk (scary at times) over Whernside, one of Yorkshire’s three peaks, the weather started to clear and looking northwards a glow appeared until […]

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11th December

11 December 2020 / Naomi Young-Rodas / News / No Comments

Today is Christmas Jumper Day! Sandy is wearing a Christmas Jumper to raise money for Save the Children. Please support her if you can.

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News and Chat 10 December 2020

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News and Chat 10 December 2020

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Christmas Appeal

10 December 2020 / Naomi Young-Rodas / News / No Comments

Our Christmas Appeal has raised £2,838 so far, shared equally between Hopeworx and Home-Start. This is amazing, especially in these challenging times when most people have not been able to […]

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10th December

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9th December

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children & family news and chat week 37

8 December 2020 / Sandy Brown / Uncategorised / No Comments

Children and family news and chat week 37

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Posadas Rayleigh – the film

8 December 2020 / Naomi Young-Rodas / News, News & Chat / No Comments

On Sunday, Mary and Joseph visited the homes of several church member looking for a place to stay. Because of COVID-19, no one let them in. They weren’t even given […]

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8th December

8 December 2020 / Naomi Young-Rodas / News / No Comments

From one of our younger members!

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Minister’s first baptism – socially distanced!

7 December 2020 / Naomi Young-Rodas / From the minister, News / No Comments

On Sunday 6th December, our Minister conducted her first baptism during our first All Age Worship service in the church since February! I have to say it was a bit […]

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7th December

7 December 2020 / Naomi Young-Rodas / News / No Comments

Illumination Street Week, is declared a ‘National Calendar Campaign’ to help combat those shorter days and cloudy skies.  This is a celebration to help build relationships and create memories with […]

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6th December

6 December 2020 / Naomi Young-Rodas / News / No Comments

An angel for Sunday, Advent II

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5th December

5 December 2020 / Naomi Young-Rodas / News / No Comments

International Soil Day! Bit random, I know, but we are an Eco-Church!

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4th December

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News and Chat 3 December 2020

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News & Chat 3 December 2020

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3rd December

3 December 2020 / Naomi Young-Rodas / News / No Comments

Today is another ‘international’ day! And the Christmas trees are up at the church – hurrah!

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2nd December

2 December 2020 / Naomi Young-Rodas / News / No Comments

Today’s Advent window.

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1st December

1 December 2020 / Naomi Young-Rodas / News / No Comments

Welcome to our church Advent Calendar. Each day we will post a calendar ‘window’ created by a church member, and put a picture in the church windows. Some of the […]

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Church Advent Calendar

29 November 2020 / Naomi Young-Rodas / News / No Comments

From Tuesday 1 December look here each day for the new Advent Calendar day. And in the church windows and front door. Some of the days in December are ‘international’ […]

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Novel out in time for Christmas

27 November 2020 / Naomi Young-Rodas / From the minister / No Comments

My novel If It Falls has been re-leased in a brand-new edition in time for Christmas (it was first published in 2008). If you would like a copy, please go […]

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Christ Church mentioned in Reform again

26 November 2020 / Naomi Young-Rodas / News / No Comments

Christ Church has been mentioned in the Dec/Jan issue of Reform the national magazine of the URC (again!). Extra points if you can find it! No prize, just a nice […]

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News & Chat 26 November 2020

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News & Chat 26 November 2020

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Children and family news and chat week 36

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Children and family news and chat week 36

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News & Chat 19 November 2020

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News & Chat 19 November 2020

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Children & family news & chat week 35

18 November 2020 / Sandy Brown / Children and Families / No Comments

Children and family news and chat week 35

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News & Chat, 12 November 2020

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News & Chat 12 November

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Children & Family News & Chat week 34

12 November 2020 / Sandy Brown / Children and Families / No Comments

Children and family news and chat week 34

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We will remember them

6 November 2020 / Naomi Young-Rodas / News / No Comments

Join us live via our Facebook page at 10.45am this Sunday for the Remembrance Sunday Service including the two minute silence and the Last Post.

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Children & Family News & Chat week 33

5 November 2020 / Sandy Brown / Children and Families / No Comments

Children and family news and chat week 33

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News & Chat, 5 November 2020

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News & Chat 5 November 2020

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Amazing Photo of the church

4 November 2020 / Naomi Young-Rodas / News / No Comments

This wonderful photo was taken last night by Roger Farrow who lives near Christ Church.

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Ordination & Induction Anniversary

3 November 2020 / Naomi Young-Rodas / From the minister, News / No Comments

Wow, I can’t believe it has been a year since I was Ordained and Inducted as your Minister! And what a year it has been – most of it in […]

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Children and family news and chat week 32

29 October 2020 / Sandy Brown / Children and Families / No Comments

Children and family news and chat week 32

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News & Chat 29 October 2020

28 October 2020 / Naomi Young-Rodas / News & Chat / No Comments

News & Chat, 29 October 2020

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The BIG Christmas Appeal launched

26 October 2020 / Naomi Young-Rodas / News / No Comments

Because 2020 has been such a strange and awful year for people and many more people will have slipped from just coping to really struggling, we have an extra appeal […]

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News & Chat October 22nd

25 October 2020 / Sandy Brown / News & Chat, Uncategorised / No Comments

News-Chat- Thursday-22-October 2020

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Children and family news and chat week 31

24 October 2020 / Sandy Brown / Children and Families / No Comments

Children and family news and chat week 31

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Children & family News & Chat

21 October 2020 / Sandy Brown / Uncategorised / No Comments

Children and family news and chat week 31

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Children and family news and chat week 30

16 October 2020 / Sandy Brown / Children and Families / No Comments

Children and family news and chat week 30

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News & Chat 15th Oct. 2020

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News-Chat- Thursday-15-October 2020

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Thought for 3 tier week! (extracted from News & Chat)

13 October 2020 / Naomi Young-Rodas / From the minister / No Comments

For everything there is a season, and a time for every matter under heaven: a time to break down, and a time to build up; a time to throw away […]

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Minister’s 1st wedding – same-sex!

13 October 2020 / Naomi Young-Rodas / From the minister, News / No Comments

On Saturday 3 October, our minister, Naomi Young-Rodas, conducted her first wedding (she was only ordained in November 2019). We are very happy to say that it was a same-sex […]

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Children & family news and chat week 29

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News and Chat 8th October 2020

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News-Chat- Thursday-8-October 2020

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Children and family news and chat week 27

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Children and family news and chat week 27

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Children and family news and chat week 26

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Children and family news and chat week 26

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Children and family news and chat week 26

24 September 2020 / Sandy Brown / Uncategorised / No Comments

Children and family news and chat week 26

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Children and family news and chat week 27

24 September 2020 / Sandy Brown / Uncategorised / No Comments

Children and family news and chat week 27

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News and chat week 27

24 September 2020 / Sandy Brown / Uncategorised / No Comments

Children and family news and chat week 27

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C+Y News & Chat 25

14 September 2020 / ichurch / Children and Families / No Comments

Children & Family news and chat issue 25

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Welcome Naomi!

14 September 2020 / ichurch / From the minister / No Comments

The statement made by our minister, Rev Naomi Young-Rodas, at her Ordination and Induction service on Saturday 2nd November 2019  is available here. It gives some background to Naomi’s life […]

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News & Chat 10th September

10 September 2020 / ichurch / News & Chat / No Comments

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C+Y News & Chat 24

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News & Chat 3rd September

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News & Chat 27th August

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News & Chat 20th August

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C+Y News & Chat Issues 21-23

14 August 2020 / ichurch / Children and Families / No Comments

Bumper pack this week! Click here to view News & Chat for the next 3 weeks.

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News & Chat 13th August

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C+Y News & Chat Issue 20

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News & Chat 6th August

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