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Mailshot dated 19th March 2026
I’m sitting in my other office in Scarbrough. It used to be a former bathroom with some incredibly ugly 1980s tile. What we did was panel over the tile with plywood and varnish it. We also put a study like wallpaper on one wall and hey presto- a panelled study! There is also a time capsule with a newspaper and a letter to the future renovators of the house in the wall.
This week I’m preparing the services for Easter and studies beyond that until I get back from Australia. That’s a lot of writing! I’m also sharing what I’m doing with other clergy colleagues so they can use/adapt them to their own churches.
We’re coming up to an incredibly busy time. I always think of Christmas is for everyone, but Eastertide feels different. I always think it is more for the home team. We will not have the thousands we had over Christmas flooding in, but our invitation to walk the central story of our faith hopefully will attract people seeking.
I think sometimes we need to celebrate ourselves beyond butts on seats. What we do and what we try is incredible. The journey is often as important as the destination.
Chris
A reminder about our daily online prayers…A chance for us to meet together and to pray together… please contact church for link...
Online Prayers
Tuesdays and Thursdays 6pm
Wednesdays and Fridays 9am
Climate Stewards: CARBON FAST FOR LENT: Ideas to Take Action During Lent. Please take a look at the link below…
Week 5: Ditch the car to drive down emissions
Maundy Thursday is approaching – April 2nd – and we are re-enacting The Last Supper again this year. We are repeating the one we did last year but making slight changes to improve the experience.
I need volunteers to take part please. I have some cast already but need more people please. There is a script which we work from, and you won’t have to learn lines off by heart, though a familiarity with them is best. We will have a couple of run throughs in the next few weeks and then set the scene early on Maundy Thursday. Minimal costume required for a character from the time.
Please consider this carefully. We had a good congregation last year and of course hope to repeat that this year. Imagine…you, attending The Last Supper in secret in that upper room. Please contact Kathryn Willis 07796 213746 for your script. Thanks
MARCH 29TH PALM SUNDAY 7PM
Holy Week Music and Readings with the Choir
Coming Up…
Sunday 22nd March 8.30am
CEREAL CHURCH! An informal child-centred 30 minute service aimed at the young and the young at heart, followed by a breakfast of cereal, tea and toast. Everyone is welcome!!
CHURCH MEETING 12.15PM IN ROOM 1
4pm Enigma Brass Ensemble Concert “Suite Dreams”
6pm Radical Interpretations of the Cross.
While atonement (Christ died for your sins) has always been part of Christian theology, there are other interpretations that are thoughtful, less guilt inducing and just as biblically based. Come explore them in Room 1 at 6pm.
Sunday 29th March 10.30am is a Team Service at Sutton Coldfield URC. There will be lunch served after the service – roast pork, vegan alternative, choice of pudding cost £15 pp. Any profits to go to CALM project (campaign against living miserably). If you would like to stay for lunch please let Bev know by 23rd March. WGURCcommunity@protonmail.com
MARCH 29TH PALM SUNDAY 7PM
Holy Week Music and Readings with the Choir
Saturday 4th April
10.30am Church Walk in Sutton Park – meet on church steps
This Week Coming…
Thursday 19th March
6pm Online Prayers
6pm True Colours Group
7pm True Colours Group
Friday 20th March
9am Online Prayers
9.30am Baby & Toddlers Group
Saturday 21st March
10am -12noon Britwell Fair Trade & Eco Shop
2pm Community Garden
Sunday 22nd March
8.30am Cereal Church!
11am Morning Worship led by Rev Chris followed by Church Meeting
4pm Enigma Brass Ensemble – “Suite Dreams”
6pm Study Space: Radical Interpretations of the Cross
Monday 23rd March
2pm Gentle Chair Yoga Exercise with Samantha
2pm Community Garden
Tuesday 24th March
6pm Good Grief Group
6pm Online Prayers
7pm Bible Explore for ALL – in person & on Zoom
Wednesday 25th March
9am Online Prayers
9.30am Bible Explore for ALL – in person & on Zoom
12.30pm Weekday Worship with lunch
2pm Community Garden
4.45pm-7pm Britwell Fair Trade & Eco Shop
Online Prayers please contact church for link
Tuesdays and Thursdays 6pm
Wednesdays and Fridays 9am