Wylde Green United Reformed Church

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• Mailshot 18^th June 2026

  This week we have Stave Faber, our moderator, preaching and leading worship at 11am. As he steps down next year, this will probably be the last time we will host him at Wylde Green. I am sure you’ll give him a big WG welcome. 

  I’m afraid I won’t be there as I am taking part in a literary festival in Scarbrough this weekend. Instead, I’m doing a workshop around 3 gay “ghosts”- Piers Gaveston (Edward 2’s favourite friend and owner of Scarborough Castle), Osbert Sitwell (writer and bon vivant) and Sir Paul Latham (the Scarbrough MP gaoled for entertaining troops in novel ways during World War 2). I will travel back on Sunday morning to be back in time for OpenTable and our film.  

  Black Narcissus is an iconic British film. It is about a group of Anglican nuns whose struggles with faith and their vocations in their Himalayan convent unravel. There are themes of faith, colonialism and repression against some of the best cinematography you will ever see.  

  I’m looking forward to warmer weather this weekend. It’s been a bit of a miserable summer thus far-either wet or scorching for a few days. Let’s hope for some gentle, sunny weather. I’m keeping an eye on the weather for the end of the month. Beach holidays in the rain may feel iconically British, but I’d prefer a bit of sun and a cool breeze. I’ve already tracked down gluten-free fish and chips! Llandudno, here we come! 

  And while I never comment on party politics, I invite you to pray for the people of Makerfield today as they go to the polls. This is a consequential by election that has profound implications for us all.  

  Have a great weekend! 

  Chris 

   

  Church Meeting New date

  Please note church meeting will now be on Sunday 28^th June Room 1 following the 11am service in the sanctuary.

  Please note this will be a combined May and July meeting.

  The following meeting will be on 20th September

   Don’t forget Donate a Bra Save a Life!                           Box in Highbridge Corridor

   

  Sunday 21^st  June

  11am Morning Worship with Communion – led by Rev Steve Faber

  3pm Open Table Service with Communion

  6pm Film:  Black Narcissus

   

  Coming Up…

  Saturday 20^th June 7pm

  City of Birmingham Brass Concert

   

  Saturday 27^th June 7pm

  West Midlands Police Brass Band

   

  Saturday 4^th July/Sunday 5^th July

  Church 125^th Celebrations!

  See flier for details!

          This Week Coming…  

  Thursday 18^th June

  6pm True Colours Group

  7pm True Colours Group 

  7pm Bible Explore – Isaiah (on Zoom)        

   

   Friday 19^th June

  9.00am Online Prayers

  9.30am Toddlers Group

   

  Saturday 20^th June

  9.30am-4pm First Aid Course (bring lunch)

  10am -12noon Britwell Fair Trade & Eco Shop

  2pm Community Garden

  7pm City of Birmingham Brass Concert

   

   

  Sunday 21st June

  11am Morning Worship with Communion led by Rev Steve Faber

  3pm Open Table Service with Communion

  6pm Film:  Black Narcissus

   

  Monday 22^nd    June

  2pm Gentle Chair Exercise with Katie

  2pm Community Garden

   

  Tuesday 23^rd   June

  6pm Zoom Online Prayers

  6pm Good Grief Group

  7.30pm Fun Team Meet Up

   

   

  Wednesday 24^th June

  9am Zoom Online Prayers

  9.30am Bible Explore – Isaiah

  12.30pm Weekday Worship with lunch

  2pm Community Garden

  4.45pm -7pm Britwell Fair Trade & Eco Shop

                     

  Online Prayers Please contact church for Zoom Link

  Tuesday & Thursday 6pm

  Wednesday & Friday 9am