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A selfish streak…

Dear Friends,

It probably goes against the gospel grain, but I am convinced we need to find a selfish streak to our faith if we are to be generous with our love.

I’m not encouraging an attitude of saving money for a rainy day when the poor are already being soaked in storms of injustice, persecution and oppression. No, I’m not affirming the wealth of rich young men who believe that following old habits of ritual and tradition will save us. (Luke 18: 18-26) What we need to save us, including me, is to get selfish with TIME and PRAYER! CONTINUE READING ...

Outreach Actvities

OUTREACH ACTIVITIES

We believe Church is an everyday activity with a rest for our spiritual refreshment on Sunday! Church is not in a building, but in the hearts of people who want to show the love of God in a community and the wider world. So Church works six days a week to create what is good for God and then gathers together for a rest at our Sunday services (10.30 am) CONTINUE READING ...

Your Kingdom Has Come

YOUR KINGDOM HAS COME….

Our Father in heaven,
we sing your praises
and thank you
that where your will is done
on earth as in heaven
your kingdom has come.

Thank you,
that where your Word is lived
your Daily Bread is shared
and where we have forgiven
we are healed of all our guilt. CONTINUE READING ...

My Selfish Prayer

MY SELFISH PRAYER…

Lord, I pray a selfish prayer just for me:
May I say what you want me to say.
May I do what you want me to do.
May I be who you want me to be.
Lord, may your will be done on earth in me
as it always is in heaven through you…. Amen CONTINUE READING ...

For Stormy Times

FOR STORMY TIMES…

Calm my storms into whispers, Lord.
Turn my waves into gentle ripples;
May the wind blow gently on my face.
Calm me, Lord, as you calmed the storm.
Walk with me through wind and wave.
Take my hand, save me from my fear.
Calm me, Lord, as you calmed the storm. Amen. CONTINUE READING ...

Transformed Worship

Dear Friends,

Transformed Worship

Romans 12: 1-3

When I say goodbye to the grandchildren I blow a kiss and they jump with outstretched arm to catch it. Then they blow one back and they shout: “Granddad! You dropped it!”

We had better start practicing ‘kiss catching’ for when we start services again because there will be no hugs or handshakes to welcome each other. We will also have to wear masks so must get used to smiling with our eyes and making our voices feel like a hug! We’ve had a lot of practice with our voices during many phone calls over the months so hopefully we can continue to make love speak through our masks. CONTINUE READING ...

Jesus gives us the best to do our best!

Dear Friends,

Jesus gives us the best to do our best!

Matthew 14: 22-33

I have mixed feelings about about the boat in a storm and Peter water walking when there are so many boats sinking and people are drowning. It is a gospel story of great hope and encouragement if told in the right context, but are we prepared with the answers to questions of doubt and anger that it also raises? CONTINUE READING ...

Welcome to Broadway URC

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Described as “a friendly and welcoming Christian Community” we love God and we love to help people to live life to the full.

Our church has been part of the lives of the people of Broadway since 1672 and in our current building since 1843. Found at the upper end of the High Street, the church is set back from the road with a separate hall and meeting room. Fully wheelchair accessible with a loop system for hearing aids. To supplement on-road parking there is a nearby council run car park. CONTINUE READING ...