Last Updated on 8 November 2023 by Ann-Marie Nye
A round-up of news from around the United Reformed Church over the past seven days: 9-15 November.
Mersey Synod
Christ Church United Reformed Church in Port Sunlight, with the assistance of the Green Watch from Bromborough Community Fire Station, has installed a River of Poppies on the tower of the church building.
The River of Poppies was the idea of Debbie Stott, and over the past 12 months a group of more than 80 knitters from the church family and local community, as well as knitters from the Thornton Hough Woman’s Institute, Highfield URC, Port Sunlight Stitchers, and family members of the Fire Brigade and others from across the Wirral.
Knitted poppies have also arrived from as far afield as Mold, Northampton and Australia, and some knitters have made more than 150 poppies each.
The Revd Liz Byrne, Minister of the church said: “Thanks go to everyone who has helped in any way. More than 3,500 poppies have been added to create the River of Poppies, and this is an amazing symbol of the commitment of Christ Church and the village of Port Sunlight to remember those have served their country, and, in particular, those who lost their lives in the many wars and conflicts that have taken place around the world.”
Christ Church URC will be joining with the village for Remembrance weekend commemorations.
National Synod of Wales
Pembroke Tabernacle URC is among nine community groups which have been successful in their bids for funding from the Force for Nature mini grants scheme.
Run by the Pembrokeshire Coast Charitable Trust, the scheme was launched in 2021 and offers grants of up to £4,000 to local projects that either support biodiversity, create new green spaces, or deliver on conservation or climate change.
The Tabernacle will be investing in habitat restoration and rewilding projects in its local area. Learn more.
East Midlands Synod
Things at Central URC in Derby have been very busy lately. During the autumn the congregation was delighted to welcome four new members into the church family.
The congregation has also been busy raising money for Derbyshire Blood Bikes. Joined by the organisation’s representative Mark Vallis and his huge motorbike, the congregation presented the organisation with a cheque for £1431.28.
