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
Membership
Christian Faith is about living as best we can for God, living in His way that was shown to the world in His Son Jesus, the Christ. Sometimes we do this better than at other times! Christians believe that through the life, death and resurrection of Jesus, the times we don't do well, get it wrong, sin, fail (or whatever word you want here!) we are forgiven. His death on the cross dealt with all our failures and so we
June 2024 Letter from our Minister, the Reverend Mark Robinson
Dear Friends, Doesn't it feel like time is moving faster these days? Here we are, already in the season of Pentecost, a time that marks a significant moment in the life of the Church—the arrival of the Holy Spirit. This is a very special and important time, when God’s Spirit equips the apostles with the boldness and wisdom necessary to spread God's love far and wide. This event at Pentecost is not just a historical moment but a vivid reminder of
Induction of the Revd Mark Robinson – Sunday 3rd April 2022 4pm
The Induction Service took place in Hertford URC. It involved members of all three churches and included a sermon from Revd Dr Michael Jagessar which gave rise to considerable hilarity. The two readings (Isaiah 55:1-9 and John 21:1- 13) emphasised how we as Christians should celebrate what is offered to us and enjoy a party on the beach as the disciples did when their fishing catch became huge thanks to advice from 'the man on the shore'. Revd Mark Robinson replied to
Eco Church
Eco church is a programme organised by the Christian environmental organisation ARochaUK. It supports churches in assessing their progress with regard to their care for the environment, using an online survey that covers five aspects of church life - Worship & Teaching, Buildings, Land, Community & Global Engagement, Lifestyle. Churches then set targets in order to progress further towards an award. To date Hertford URC and Cheshunt Free Church have each gained a bronze award.
Hertford & Ware Street Pastors
Street Pastors meet at our Church for prayer and preparation before going onto the Streets of Hertford to be a stabilising, caring and listening presence on our streets amongst Hertford’s lively and vibrant nightlife. Usually starting about 10.30 pm until 2-3 am.
Hertford & District Churches Together
We are active members of this Ecumenical Group which includes Hertford Baptist Church, Hertford Methodist Church, All Saints, St. Andrew’s, Holy Trinity Bengeo, St. Joseph’s Catholic Church and The Friends’ Meeting House, Hertford, together with Churches just outside Hertford.
Future Hope
https://fhhw.org.uk FUTUREhope – Hertford and Ware is a free, confidential service working holistically with young people aged 11-19 in the local area.
