Following the military invasion of Ukraine, resources are available to help churches and individuals pray for peace and for the peoples of Ukraine and Russia, and reflect on the Christian call to be peacemakers.
The Joint Public Issues Team of the United Reformed Church, Methodist Church and Baptist Union has issued the following prayer:
In February 2022, when war in Ukraine began, the Archbishops of Canterbury and York wrote a prayer for the country and its people:
A Prayer for Ukraine
God of peace and justice,
we pray for the people of Ukraine today.
We pray for peace and the laying down of weapons.
We pray for all those who fear for tomorrow,
that your Spirit of comfort would draw near to them.
We pray for those with power over war or peace,
for wisdom, discernment and compassion to guide their decisions.
Above all, we pray for all your precious children, at risk and in fear,
that you would hold and protect them.
We pray in the name of Jesus, the Prince of Peace.
Amen
The World Day of Prayer service this year is on Friday, March 4th at 2pm, at Broadway URC. Everyone is welcome at this short service, which will be part of a world-wide programme.
For our Service led by Revd. Katherine Louch on Sunday March 13th, Guy Wilcock from the Leprosy Mission will be joining us to talk about the work they have been doing overseas to help those suffering and impacted by leprosy. All are welcome.
Leprosy Mission – www.leprosymission.org.uk
To all at Broadway URC, our congregation, your friends and families, we wish everyone a joyful and peaceful Christmas.
Hi all,
The services over Christmas and New Year are as below. Please check the Calendar for our full listing of events and activities. We look forward to seeing you!
Friday 24th December (Christmas Eve) 2.30, Afternoon service of readings and Carols
Saturday 25th December (Christmas Day) 10.30 Worship led by Elder Michael Payne
Joint Bethlehem Carol Service
Sunday 19 December, 6.30pm (UK time)
We will be joining with the Evangelical Lutheran Christmas Church for our shared Advent carol service this Sunday evening at 6.30pm UK time. There will be an opportunity to donate to the Dar Al-Kalima School Chapel (Betyhlehem) fund. Click here to find out about the school (which I’ve visted several times)
Revd Steve Faber: Are we nearly there yet?
“Are we nearly there yet?” is a cry that probably most parents will remember, from bored children in the back seat of the car.
Are we nearly there yet? It’s something we want to ask about the end of the pandemic. It’s still too early to decide that. As I write, some European countries are entering renewed lockdowns, and Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland are all increasing restrictions, albeit in a fairly limited way so far. Whether England will move to the Government’s “Plan B” for the winter is yet to be seen.
DUE TO COVID CONERNS WE HAVE SADLY HAD TO CANCEL THIS SESSION.
Please check back on the website for more updates or get in touch through the contact page or church members. We apologise for any incovenience. Stay safe, be well.
Broadway URC are proposing to hold an activity session for Children aged 2 to 11 on Sat Dec 11th 10.30 to 12.30am. This activity is now cancelled.
ADVENT CALENDAR TRAIL.
Join us for a trail around the village, starting at Broadway United Reformed Church, Upper on Wednesday 1st December when the first ‘window’ will be illuminated.
There will also be a parade of Christmas trees in front of the church.