Extraordinary Church Meeting 28 April 2024
Minutes of Cheshunt Free Church (URC) Extraordinary Church meeting Sunday 28 April 2024 12:15 pm at the church Present members: 5 Present friends: 1 Apologies: 1 The numbers of church members were counted to ensure a quorum number of the church members were present. 1. Proposing church approval of authorising Stepanka Moysey as the new Safeguarding Coordinator and Verifier for Cheshunt Free Church. Revd. Mark Robinson has proposed and Val Paskell seconded. Mark invited people to vote. The vote to authorise Stepanka’s appointment was unanimous. 2. Proposal to
Extraordinary Church Meeting Minutes 16 June 2024
Minutes of URC Hertford Extraordinary church meeting Sunday 16 June 2024 12pm at the church Church members present: Shirley Sloan, Sue Lawrance, Mike Excell, Cheryl Jackson, Bob Spence, Megan Greenhill, Revd. Mark Robinson, Fran Spence, Brenda Excell, Kim Coleman and Phil Coleman. Apologies: Margaret Beeston 1. Proposing church approval to appoint a local accountancy firm ‘Edge Accounting & Taxation LLP’ to provide accounting services to our church at a cost of £96/month (VAT inclusive). Revd. Mark Robinson proposed and Shirley Sloan seconded. Mark invited people to vote. The
Extraordinary Church Meeting 24 April 2024
Minutes of URC Hertford Extraordinary church meeting Sunday 21 April 2024 12 pm at the church Church members present: Hazel Ottley, Janet Dummet, Shirley Sloan, Sue Lawrance, Mike Excell, Cheryl Jackson, Bob Spence, Megan Greenhill and Revd. Mark Robinson Apologies: Fran Spence and Brenda Excell 1. Proposing church approval of authorising Stepanka Moysey as the new Safeguarding Coordinator and Verifier for the URC Hertford. Revd. Mark Robinson proposed and Cheryl Jackson seconded. Stepanka introduced herself, spoke briefly about the roles and invited people to ask any questions. Mark invited
Church Meeting Minutes 3 March 2024
HERTFORD UNITED REFORMED CHURCH MINUTES OF THE CHURCH MEETING HELD ON SUNDAY, 3 MARCH 2024 (FOLLOWING THE CONCLUSION OF WORSHIP) 12 people attended Opening Devotions These were led by the Minister Rev Mark Robinson Apologies for Absence Apologies were received from Shirley Sloan. News of the Fellowship News was shared of the Fellowship and we remembered them in prayer. Minutes of Church Meeting held on Sunday, 6 August 2023 & Extraordinary meetings held on 5 November and 10 December 2023 These were circulated prior to the meeting
May Market 2024
The team of Bite, Bite, Woodall and Woodall has been the driving force behind the May Market for many, many years and it works well, however, we are as nothing without the support and hands-on hard work of the church family. So again, together, we did it! We raised an incredible £2237.95 a really significant contribution to church funds, and offering an accessible and welcoming outreach to our neighbours. Well done ALL and thank you. Gardeners grew
Exciting news – Swift boxes at Hertford URC and Broxbourne URC, Summer 2024
Swift numbers have declined by 62% since the mid 90’s. One reason for this decline is that many of their traditional nest sites, in gaps and crevices under tiles and in the eaves of houses, are being lost when buildings are improved. Modern buildings are built to be airtight and keep birds out from the start. Swift boxes can help displaced birds and those returning to breed for the first time. In time, we hope Swifts can recolonise nearby areas where
‘Soul Stories’ – Contribution by Revd Mark Robinson
In the vibrant streets of Brazil, amid the rhythmic nuances of languages and cultures, Tessa - my spouse, and I found ourselves at a small café. We were drawn to the aroma of freshly brewed coffee mingling strongly with the warm Jaragua do Sul breeze. It was there, in the heart of that city, that my spiritual journey took an unexpected turn. You see, I had felt a call to serve God very early on in my life, which, now
Minister’s AGM Report
"I thank my God every time I remember you. In all my prayers for all of you, I always pray with joy because of your partnership in the gospel from the first day until now, being confident of this, that God who began a good work in you will carry it on to completion until the day of Christ Jesus." (Philippians 1:3-6) Reflecting on our shared journey, I am filled with gratitude for the opportunities we have had to grow together in
