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Mailshot 29th October 2026
It’s odd that the leaves are still green. The long, hot summer has either stressed the trees, or the warmer weather has delayed our usual autumn display. Either way, it feels like a worrying sign of climate change. If you’re interested, there is an excellent article on the subject here: https://www.royal-oak.org/2026/10/05/autumn-forecast-for-britain/
We’ve had a really interesting month exploring eco theology. The film 2040 was both uplifting and thought-provoking, and last week’s discussion centred on a challenging question: if we believe the science, why aren’t we doing more? We concluded that there is often a difference between believing something and being sufficiently motivated to act on it. I suggested we need to see the climate crisis as a moral issue, one that people of all faiths and none should actively engage with, rather than leaving it solely to corporations and governments.
The clocks have now gone back, and for me, that means it’s time to soak the fruit for my Caribbean Christmas cake. Every year, I make two types of Christmas cake: a boiled fruit cake and a Caribbean one. Both are delicious, but very different. The Caribbean cake is rich, fudgy and wonderfully boozy, while the boiled fruit cake feels much closer to the traditional cake my mother used to make -one of the few times she baked each year as she hates cooking. Believe it or not, she has not used her oven since she moved into her flat 7 years ago. I’ve included both recipes in case you might like to try one yourself.
I’ve also designed our family Christmas card and am almost finished with my Christmas shopping. Once November arrives, the countdown to Advent really begins, and I know I’ll soon be in a frenzy of festive preparation!
For now, though, we are in the Season of Remembering. This week, we have our All Souls’ Service at 6.00 pm in Room 1, where we will gather to remember those whom we have loved and lost. The following week is Remembrance Sunday. The year is drawing to a close with remarkable speed.
Stay warm and try not to get blown away in this windy, autumn weather!
Chris
Gregg will be on holiday 4th-11th November inclusive
Please note there will be no access to Highbridge Hall 24th-31st October. Gregg will be sanding and revarnishing the floor.
Dates for your diary
Sunday 1st Nov 4pm West Midlands Fire Service Band Concert
Sunday 8th Nov 4pm Apollo Young Musicians Concert
Saturday 28th Nov 11am-3pm Church Christmas Fair
From Helen, our secretary
Church Meeting
Please note that the date for this has changed. It is now 15th November.
We will elect Elders at the church meeting.
Please submit your nominations by 1st November.
By email to WGURCsecs@protonmail.com or post your slip in the box in the vestibule (nomination slips available beside the box)
Please contact Helen Rowe if you have not received your election paperwork at WGURCsecs@protonmail.com
Ed Lyne's Ordination Gift
Many thanks to everyone who donated to this. We have collected £100 and sent him £100 worth of Argos vouchers.
From Wylder&Greener Team – Please consider signing this petition…
Protect Nature: Ban glyphosate
This week…..
Thursday 29 OCT
6pm online prayers
6pm True Colours Group
7pm True Colours Group
Friday 30 OCT
9am Online Prayers
Saturday 31 OCT
10am-12noon Fairtrade & Eco Shop
2pm Community Garden
Sunday 1st Nov
11am Morning Worship
4pm Concert – The Band of West Midlands Fire Service
6pm Alt Church – All Souls Service Room 1
Monday 2nd Nov
2pm Gentle Chair Exercise – Tai Chi with Neil
2pm Community Garden
Tuesday 3rd Nov
6pm Online Prayers
7pm Bible Explore - online only
Wednesday 4th Nov
9am Online Prayers
9.30 Bible Explore – in lounge & online
12.30pm Prayer Lunch
2pm Community Garden
4.45pm Fair Trade & Eco Shop
Online Prayers Please contact church for link
Tuesday & Thursday 6pm
Wednesday & Friday 9am