St Andrew's URC, Hampstead
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Friendly and welcoming United Reform Church, Frognal Lane, NW3, London. All-age service 11am Sunday morning.
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“...disposability has become part of our landscape. Relationships, church membership, belonging to a political party or other organisation - we stick with it for as long as it provides us with what we need then dump it...” Dorothy Curtis in today’s Daily Devotion
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December 2, 2025 at 6:00 AM
“...disposability has become part of our landscape. Relationships, church membership, belonging to a political party or other organisation - we stick with it for as long as it provides us with what we need then dump it...” Dorothy Curtis in today’s Daily Devotion
https://ow.ly/7UlF50XzWWM
https://ow.ly/7UlF50XzWWM
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"Now more than ever we, as followers of the Jesus way, need to be more like him. To make sure we include those whom sections of society reject. To love our neighbour, without exceptions.” Jenny Mills ponders Matthew’s call in today’s Daily Devotion.
https://ow.ly/mo9050XzXJK.
https://ow.ly/mo9050XzXJK.
December 1, 2025 at 9:00 PM
"Now more than ever we, as followers of the Jesus way, need to be more like him. To make sure we include those whom sections of society reject. To love our neighbour, without exceptions.” Jenny Mills ponders Matthew’s call in today’s Daily Devotion.
https://ow.ly/mo9050XzXJK.
https://ow.ly/mo9050XzXJK.
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“If you’re as tired of this militant Christianity as I am, my word to you is simple: Christmas is waiting for you.”
– Peter W. Marty
www.christiancentury.org/first-words/...
– Peter W. Marty
www.christiancentury.org/first-words/...
I’m dreaming of a disarmed faith
In the Bethlehem cattle stall, no coercion is in the air. No imposition of...
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December 1, 2025 at 5:08 PM
“If you’re as tired of this militant Christianity as I am, my word to you is simple: Christmas is waiting for you.”
– Peter W. Marty
www.christiancentury.org/first-words/...
– Peter W. Marty
www.christiancentury.org/first-words/...
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Join us today as the Revd Jenny Mills delivers our Sunday service.
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#URC #DailyDevotions #Advent
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November 30, 2025 at 9:30 AM
Join us today as the Revd Jenny Mills delivers our Sunday service.
https://ow.ly/ROVB50XhuFo
Image: David Abrams | Unsplash
#URC #DailyDevotions #Advent
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#URC #DailyDevotions #Advent
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Very good to be reminded of this piece by Dr Eleanor Parker (and on a side note, it seems to me that we are only beginning to understand what 2020 did to us).
A beautiful post by Dr Eleanor Parker from 2020 on the timing of Christmas - in the context of another time of uncertainty. Written from a British Christian perspective, but some bits are of universal relevance
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'Time's handiworks by time are haunted'
Today is the first Sunday of Advent, and it’s a strange one. Public worship is currently banned in England, though that’s supposed to end in...
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November 30, 2025 at 9:04 AM
Very good to be reminded of this piece by Dr Eleanor Parker (and on a side note, it seems to me that we are only beginning to understand what 2020 did to us).
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“I can say anything I like about God’s kingdom, but unless I back it up with my actions, then to everyone around me it’s just so many words.” Lorraine Webb considers words and actions in today’s Daily Devotion. https://mailchi.mp/urc/urc-daily-devotion-saturday-29-november-2025
November 29, 2025 at 5:30 AM
“I can say anything I like about God’s kingdom, but unless I back it up with my actions, then to everyone around me it’s just so many words.” Lorraine Webb considers words and actions in today’s Daily Devotion. https://mailchi.mp/urc/urc-daily-devotion-saturday-29-november-2025
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If you didn't catch todays Daily Service, you can still join me for it on BBC Sounds. In today's episode I share a poem, and a story from my pilgrimage, reflecting on the kindness and generosity of strangers, in a more meditative episode than usual.
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Daily Service - Letter to Corinth - Abundance mentality - BBC Sounds
Christian worship with a Bible reading, prayer and music led by Jay Hulme.
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November 27, 2025 at 10:39 AM
If you didn't catch todays Daily Service, you can still join me for it on BBC Sounds. In today's episode I share a poem, and a story from my pilgrimage, reflecting on the kindness and generosity of strangers, in a more meditative episode than usual.
www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/...
www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/...
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The URC has produced a Reverse Advent Calendar to help donations to foodbanks this Christmas. The calendar lists regular and festive items requested by foodbanks https://urc.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/Reverse-Advent-Calendar-2025-copy-scaled.jpg
November 27, 2025 at 5:30 PM
The URC has produced a Reverse Advent Calendar to help donations to foodbanks this Christmas. The calendar lists regular and festive items requested by foodbanks https://urc.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/Reverse-Advent-Calendar-2025-copy-scaled.jpg
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“We are given this opportunity to discuss, debate, and decide." Ruth Browning wonders about the dead burying their dead in today’s Daily Devotion. https://mailchi.mp/urc/wednesday-26th-november-2025
November 26, 2025 at 5:30 AM
“We are given this opportunity to discuss, debate, and decide." Ruth Browning wonders about the dead burying their dead in today’s Daily Devotion. https://mailchi.mp/urc/wednesday-26th-november-2025
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“When I saw this text was available to reflect upon, I immediately scrolled past it. No! Definitely one to avoid. But a little part of my brain kept asking me why not?” Peter Clarke wrestles with the text in today’s Daily Devotion. https://mailchi.mp/urc/tuesday-25th-november-2025
November 25, 2025 at 5:30 AM
“When I saw this text was available to reflect upon, I immediately scrolled past it. No! Definitely one to avoid. But a little part of my brain kept asking me why not?” Peter Clarke wrestles with the text in today’s Daily Devotion. https://mailchi.mp/urc/tuesday-25th-november-2025
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“Here we have a Centurion, an officer of the Empire which Jesus’ disciples and followers expected the Messiah to overthrow… This empire officer does see who Jesus is. Incredible.” Elizabeth Gray-King in today’s Daily Devotion. https://mailchi.mp/urc/monday-24th-november-2025
November 24, 2025 at 5:30 AM
“Here we have a Centurion, an officer of the Empire which Jesus’ disciples and followers expected the Messiah to overthrow… This empire officer does see who Jesus is. Incredible.” Elizabeth Gray-King in today’s Daily Devotion. https://mailchi.mp/urc/monday-24th-november-2025
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In the UK, you could demolish a church VAT-free, but if you wanted to repair that church, you would have to pay VAT.
November 22, 2025 at 10:01 AM
In the UK, you could demolish a church VAT-free, but if you wanted to repair that church, you would have to pay VAT.
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“This Sunday is…“Christ the King” and so…Psalm 108 becomes even more powerful. Jesus is the King above all kings. He is not a distant ruler but a present Saviour.” Liane Todd in today’s Daily Devotion. https://mailchi.mp/urc/urc-daily-devotion-sunday-23-november-2025
November 23, 2025 at 5:00 AM
“This Sunday is…“Christ the King” and so…Psalm 108 becomes even more powerful. Jesus is the King above all kings. He is not a distant ruler but a present Saviour.” Liane Todd in today’s Daily Devotion. https://mailchi.mp/urc/urc-daily-devotion-sunday-23-november-2025
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#BBCNews - Nigeria sees one of worst mass abductions as 315 taken from school
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Nigeria sees one of worst mass abductions as 315 taken from school
The kidnapping comes amid a surge of attacks by armed groups in the African nation.
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November 23, 2025 at 1:14 AM
#BBCNews - Nigeria sees one of worst mass abductions as 315 taken from school
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Join an online Advent service with the URC’s partner churches in the Pfalz region of Germany on 14 December, 6-7pm. In English and German (with subtitles).
Join using the Meeting ID 965 1457 5443 and the Passcode YourChurch, or go to https://bit.ly/2Tf1EUk #URC
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Join using the Meeting ID 965 1457 5443 and the Passcode YourChurch, or go to https://bit.ly/2Tf1EUk #URC
Image: Braxton Apana | Unsplash
November 21, 2025 at 8:30 AM
Join an online Advent service with the URC’s partner churches in the Pfalz region of Germany on 14 December, 6-7pm. In English and German (with subtitles).
Join using the Meeting ID 965 1457 5443 and the Passcode YourChurch, or go to https://bit.ly/2Tf1EUk #URC
Image: Braxton Apana | Unsplash
Join using the Meeting ID 965 1457 5443 and the Passcode YourChurch, or go to https://bit.ly/2Tf1EUk #URC
Image: Braxton Apana | Unsplash
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“'Everyone who hears these words of mine, said Jesus, 'and puts them into practice is like a wise man who built his house on the rock.'” Sue Knight ponders firm foundations in today’s Daily Devotion.
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#URC
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November 21, 2025 at 6:00 AM
“'Everyone who hears these words of mine, said Jesus, 'and puts them into practice is like a wise man who built his house on the rock.'” Sue Knight ponders firm foundations in today’s Daily Devotion.
https://ow.ly/lAu250XpveH
#URC
Image: The iop | Unsplash
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#URC
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Such a joyful morning celebrating the commissioning of one of our Elders as a Local Worship leader. I got too caught up to take pictures! A blessing for us all.
November 16, 2025 at 1:24 PM
Such a joyful morning celebrating the commissioning of one of our Elders as a Local Worship leader. I got too caught up to take pictures! A blessing for us all.
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“So, why do we engage in judgment? Does it divert our attention from our personal lives? Does it enhance our self-esteem or create a sense of superiority over others?” Alexandra Priddy in today’s #DailyDevotion
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November 13, 2025 at 6:00 AM
“So, why do we engage in judgment? Does it divert our attention from our personal lives? Does it enhance our self-esteem or create a sense of superiority over others?” Alexandra Priddy in today’s #DailyDevotion
https://ow.ly/S70i50XjFr5
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https://ow.ly/S70i50XjFr5
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There are many subtle and complex arguments one can have about the future of the BBC — but I guarantee you that no other channel or streaming service will be as committed to factual programming, children’s education, history shows, religious discussion, poetry, arts, or state of the nation debate
November 10, 2025 at 12:48 PM
There are many subtle and complex arguments one can have about the future of the BBC — but I guarantee you that no other channel or streaming service will be as committed to factual programming, children’s education, history shows, religious discussion, poetry, arts, or state of the nation debate
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Shine Your Light's annual campaign wants churches to get out of their buildings to shine the light of Jesus in the communities they serve. Arrange an activity around 12-14 December and register it with Shine Your Light (www.shineyourlight.org.uk). Loads of activity ideas at https://bit.ly/adventXmas
November 8, 2025 at 1:00 PM
Shine Your Light's annual campaign wants churches to get out of their buildings to shine the light of Jesus in the communities they serve. Arrange an activity around 12-14 December and register it with Shine Your Light (www.shineyourlight.org.uk). Loads of activity ideas at https://bit.ly/adventXmas
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“Jesus says, 'whenever you pray'. Not 'if' but 'whenever'. Most, if not all of us, are at risk of regarding prayer as 'for emergency use only' rather than being as basic as breathing.” Geoffrey Clarke in today’s Daily Devotion.
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https://ow.ly/2MSO50XcgSH
November 5, 2025 at 6:00 AM
“Jesus says, 'whenever you pray'. Not 'if' but 'whenever'. Most, if not all of us, are at risk of regarding prayer as 'for emergency use only' rather than being as basic as breathing.” Geoffrey Clarke in today’s Daily Devotion.
https://ow.ly/2MSO50XcgSH
https://ow.ly/2MSO50XcgSH
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“Have you ever thought about the intentions behind your acts of giving? Jesus reminds us that true giving comes from selflessness and a desire to honour God, rather than seeking validation from others.” Sue Knight in today’s devotion.
https://ow.ly/1Luh50XbTUC
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https://ow.ly/1Luh50XbTUC
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November 4, 2025 at 6:00 AM
“Have you ever thought about the intentions behind your acts of giving? Jesus reminds us that true giving comes from selflessness and a desire to honour God, rather than seeking validation from others.” Sue Knight in today’s devotion.
https://ow.ly/1Luh50XbTUC
Image: Tom Parsons/Unsplash.
https://ow.ly/1Luh50XbTUC
Image: Tom Parsons/Unsplash.
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At least 4 babies out of every 100 born will tragically die before their 1st birthday in the DRC.
For mothers every day is a battle to protect their children from hunger, disease & conflict. Families are doing everything they can to survive—yet the odds are stacked against them.
For mothers every day is a battle to protect their children from hunger, disease & conflict. Families are doing everything they can to survive—yet the odds are stacked against them.
November 4, 2025 at 4:52 PM
At least 4 babies out of every 100 born will tragically die before their 1st birthday in the DRC.
For mothers every day is a battle to protect their children from hunger, disease & conflict. Families are doing everything they can to survive—yet the odds are stacked against them.
For mothers every day is a battle to protect their children from hunger, disease & conflict. Families are doing everything they can to survive—yet the odds are stacked against them.
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In a reflection, the Revd Stuart P Turner, a URC minister who has served as a British Army Chaplain since 2009, gives thanks for those who have served with courage and selflessness, while also lamenting the human cost of war. See https://urc.org.uk/remembrance-a-british-army-chaplains-call-to-peace/
November 3, 2025 at 12:00 PM
In a reflection, the Revd Stuart P Turner, a URC minister who has served as a British Army Chaplain since 2009, gives thanks for those who have served with courage and selflessness, while also lamenting the human cost of war. See https://urc.org.uk/remembrance-a-british-army-chaplains-call-to-peace/