News from the URC.

The church’s Companions group meet at 7pm on Tuesday 4th November when Chris Proffitt will be talking about some of his more quirky clients, ‘From butter to Ballet’. All welcome. Refreshments.

Also the church’s next fund raising Coffee Morning is on Saturday 8th November in Friars Hall from 10am to 12noon. The event will include the St Nicholas Hospice Care Christmas Fair. For more information call Chris on 01787 374289.

Number 72 from Tim Ayrton

Waitrose shoppers! You may be interested to know that Number 72 will be one of the benefactors of the green disc scheme in November. All contributions gratefully received.

Advance Notice: Open the Book  : 7th March 2015

There will be a full day of Open the Book Training for both new and experienced teams and for those interested in exploring this ministry on 7th March 2015.  The venue is still being decided but it will be worth coming wherever you are based in the county.  Some national trainers are coming to join us and we hope to involve local teams in the delivery too.  We have such a lot to ..read more

A message from Emma at St Nicholas Hospice Care.

Are you looking for a rewarding volunteer opportunity?

We are a local charity providing care and support to people and their families in West Suffolk and Thetford who are living with life shortening illnesses.

We have lots of flexible voluntary work that is rewarding and worthwhile. If you would like to find out more please contact us.

If you have some time to spare please do contact us by telephone on 01284 715596, by email ..read more

Vigil For Peace

From Revd Stephen Earl, Rector: Lavenham and Preston St Mary and Rural Dean: Lavenham Deanery.

Please support Lavenham Deanery Prayer Vigil For Peace on Sat 1st Nov 10am-12pm at Felsham Church IP30 0PJ.  Come for all or part as you are able OR, if unable to be there, light a candle for peace and pray in your own church.  A prayer leaflet will be available. No one would argue there are many problem areas in the world today, leaving ..read more

Kettle & Fish Team News – October 2014

See Team News Oct 2014 . This month Malcolm Offord reflects on his and Judith’s time with Kettle & Fish as they hand over responsibility to Ken and Christine Steel. Eleanor adds points for prayer and thanksgiving.

United Service led by Eden’s Project

The CTiS United Service is being led by Eden’s Project this Sunday evening (the 19th October) at 6:30pm at Christchurch URC Church in School Street, Sudbury.  Please do come along and be informed and encouraged  about the ministry happening in the town and surrounding areas amongst the young people. You will hear testimonies of ways in which God is using the ministry to affect young people’s lives, ways that you can pray for the work ..read more

CAP Money Course – “Budget. Save. Spend.” – starting on Thursday 23rd October

Does someone you know need help with budgeting particularly in these months running up to Christmas? Maybe you could come with them to The CAP Money Course.

CAP Money is a FREE 3 part course devised by Christians Against Poverty to help anyone manage money better and learn to budget, save and spend well. It includes DVD presentations and a free course book to take away. Next course will ..read more

Real Advent Calendars

Only 7 left! These contain Fair Trade, Belgian chocolate with a line of the Christmas story behind each door. Also included is a Bible Christmas story booklet. All for £3.99!

Please contact Margaret Tracey on 01787 312803 or e-mail: metrac@tiscali.co.uk  asap.

“Stand in the Light” Service

“Don’t hide your light under a pumpkin”

Friday October 31st at Cornard Christian Fellowship, The Hall, Broom Street.

For anyone who would like to celebrate light on the 31st October.

Drinks served from 6.00pm. Celebration starts 6.45pm.

Jonathan Halden, Up-beat , 07834 628470, www.up-beat-tuition.co.uk .

Please see the attached poster .

If you would prefer to be celebrating this 31st October, then Cornard Christian Fellowship are having a celebration of light. There will be refreshments served at the door from 6 ..read more