Drop-in Art Afternoon
A drop-in art afternoon is held monthly at Broxbourne URC. It runs from 2 - 3.30 pm on a chosen afternoon each month. It offers an opportunity for anyone to come along during the afternoon to explore a selection of art materials. Just drop in to spend a little time exploring with pencils/paints/pastels/charcoal and paper. Everyone is welcome. There is no cost. There is also an option to add the resulting artwork to a display in the church hall. The
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
Bible Journaling
Getting Creative with Scripture St Paul in one of his letters in the New Testament writes to Timothy: ‘All Scripture is God-breathed and is useful for teaching, rebuking, correcting and training in righteousness’ 2 Timothy 3:16 We should be connecting with scripture every day. When we do it’s most likely going to be through reading it or hearing it. Daily readers and reflections are helpful, either on-screen, in a book or via a podcast. They help us to think about scripture from
Gardens
Written by Jill Nugent Have you got a garden? Do you enjoy gardening? Perhaps you are having a go at it now because, in the present situation, you actually have extra time on your hands? Being out in green spaces is good for our well-being but I actually like to think it’s good for God as well. Gardening can be on a large scale of course. There are many beautiful gardens that open to visitors and they can be inspirational as well
Importance of ‘home’ in the Bible
Written by Jill Nugent Home for most of us is a special place. There are many quotes that reflect its specialness. For example ‘There’s no place like home.’ ‘Home is where the heart is.’ ‘Home is a shelter from storms.’ ‘Home is where you feel safe.’ Home is mentioned often in the Bible. Jesus was invited into people’s homes – Zacchaeus, Simon Peter, Mary and Martha to mention a few. He ate meals, healed and taught people in homes. He was surprised by a paralysed man
Letter from Minister Mark Robinson
I am writing to you from Osu which is in Accra, Ghana. As many of you already know, I am completing the last two weeks of my sabbatical programme, which was foiled last year. My focus is "Keeping faith in the face of trauma" and I am thinking particularly about the effects of generations of trauma. I will also seek to tie that into recent “trauma”. This journey to Ghana has been vital to my research. Some little things that may
