South Aston United Reformed Church
Covid - 19: National Lockdown
Following the recent announcement from the Prime Minister, we are now in another National Lockdown for the foreseeable future. Although the guidance says that Churches can remain open for Public Worship the 'Stay at Home' message is imperative apart from a few specific situations and we feel we have no option but to close the Church building for the time being. This decision is supported by the West Midlands Synod of the United Reformed Church.
The Church is not closed, only the building, and we are still working with and for our fellowship and the community as we did in the First Lockdown. Meetings and Bible Studies are held online and we are able to share together in Sunday Worship either online or by telephone.
Our Minister, Rev. Peter Little, Church Elders , Workers with Older People and office staff are all available, and can be contacted by telephone on 0121.327.6364 and there is an answer machine if there is no one to pick up your call immediately. Our Minister can also be contacted at home on 0121.551.0077.
We anticipate that the Church building will be closed until the end of February when we shall review the situation. in the meantime, if you need any information or want to speak to someone please do get in touch.
Following the recent announcement from the Prime Minister, we are now in another National Lockdown for the foreseeable future. Although the guidance says that Churches can remain open for Public Worship the 'Stay at Home' message is imperative apart from a few specific situations and we feel we have no option but to close the Church building for the time being. This decision is supported by the West Midlands Synod of the United Reformed Church.
The Church is not closed, only the building, and we are still working with and for our fellowship and the community as we did in the First Lockdown. Meetings and Bible Studies are held online and we are able to share together in Sunday Worship either online or by telephone.
Our Minister, Rev. Peter Little, Church Elders , Workers with Older People and office staff are all available, and can be contacted by telephone on 0121.327.6364 and there is an answer machine if there is no one to pick up your call immediately. Our Minister can also be contacted at home on 0121.551.0077.
We anticipate that the Church building will be closed until the end of February when we shall review the situation. in the meantime, if you need any information or want to speak to someone please do get in touch.
Epiphany 2020
Wise Men Came Journeying
Wise men came journeying, once long ago,
camel hooves swirling the sand dune and snow.
Gold in the saddle bag, myrrh in the jar,
incense to honour the Child of the star.
Wise are the travellers led to move on,
following signs where the Christ light has shone.
Facing the deserts and crossing the lines,
heeding no limits that culture defines.
Wise are each one of us looking for change,
stargazer people, respecting the strange.
Inner and outer worlds open to light,
centred on seeing the real and the right.
Wise ones keep journeying all through their days,
bringing their gifts to the source of their praise.
Risking the Promise with all they hold dear,
seeking God’s peace at the door of the year.
Shirley Murray
Wise Men Came Journeying
Wise men came journeying, once long ago,
camel hooves swirling the sand dune and snow.
Gold in the saddle bag, myrrh in the jar,
incense to honour the Child of the star.
Wise are the travellers led to move on,
following signs where the Christ light has shone.
Facing the deserts and crossing the lines,
heeding no limits that culture defines.
Wise are each one of us looking for change,
stargazer people, respecting the strange.
Inner and outer worlds open to light,
centred on seeing the real and the right.
Wise ones keep journeying all through their days,
bringing their gifts to the source of their praise.
Risking the Promise with all they hold dear,
seeking God’s peace at the door of the year.
Shirley Murray
Latest News
Connecting with our Community (click)
Minister's Letter for January 2021 (click)
Thoughts for a New Year (click)
Church Secretary's Letter for December (click)
Lola MacPherson
It is with great sadness that we have to announce the death of Lola MacPherson. Lola had not long returned home from hospital where she had been recoverning from a covid -19 infection. She was a loved and respected member of the South Aston Church community and had attained the grand age of 98.
Welcome to South Aston United Reformed Church's
website. Its purpose is to share with you all the things that we are doing in the community of South Aston, Birmingham, in Jesus's name. To bring you news of special events and to inform you of preachers, other than our own Reverend Peter Little, who will be taking our Sunday morning services. You will be extended a warm welcome anytime you care to join us, either for worship or social events.
Because of measures that we are having to take to protect everyone associated with South Aston URC from Covid -19, we are not currently able to operate at our normal level of involvement. Please bear with us and keep checking this website for the latest information. Or, contact us via telephone or email. Details are on the Contact Page
Worship at Wilton Road URC
Services at the church are not re-opening just yet and in the meantime our minister, Rev. Peter Little, has been holding very successful telephone services with a group of members and friends using the Telephone Conferencing System.
Services are held as follows:
2nd Sunday of the month at 11.00am
1st, 3rd and 4th Sundays of the month at 4.00pm
5th Sundays, to be decided.
Everyone is welcome - If you would like to join a service or would like more information then please speak to our Minster at home or at church for further details.
Preachers for Sunday Services at South Aston -
In accordance with the COVID - 19 statement above, Sunday Morning services at South Aston will be suspended until, at least, the end of February 2021. Updates will be published on this website as soon as they become available.
Keep safe and well.
Unless otherwise stated, services commence at 11.00am
The Christianity.org.uk website
Following receipt of an email that Nick Stanyon, the West Midlands URC Synod Evangalist, has sent to all churches in the Synod (21/04/20) our Minister has requested that this link should be added to the website -
christianity.org.uk/
Christianity.org.uk run by the Christian Enquiry Agency, is now an independent agency, but has long been part of Churches Together In England. Visitors to the site can read a number of well written articles or watch short video that may answer their questions, or at least peak their interest. Currently one lead article is about the coronavirus, and another about ‘what is a Christian?’ There are many more. It’s worth a browse for yourself. Visitors can then ask questions, request a free copy of Luke’s Gospel, or find a church from the site.
A Prayer for Aston
O God, Creator of all things, thank you for Aston.
Thank you for our homes, our people, our shops, our schools, our amenities, our factories, our offices.
May this always be a place of peace and Godliness.
Keep evil and violence from our homes and streets.
Bring relief to those who suffer loneliness, ill health, rejection or any other kind of distress.
Prosper everything that promotes neighbourliness, friendship and goodwill.
Watch over all who live and work here.
Strengthen family life and bring blessings on young and old alike.
We pray this through Jesus Christ.
Amen.
Connecting with our Community (click)
Minister's Letter for January 2021 (click)
Thoughts for a New Year (click)
Church Secretary's Letter for December (click)
Lola MacPherson
It is with great sadness that we have to announce the death of Lola MacPherson. Lola had not long returned home from hospital where she had been recoverning from a covid -19 infection. She was a loved and respected member of the South Aston Church community and had attained the grand age of 98.
Welcome to South Aston United Reformed Church's
website. Its purpose is to share with you all the things that we are doing in the community of South Aston, Birmingham, in Jesus's name. To bring you news of special events and to inform you of preachers, other than our own Reverend Peter Little, who will be taking our Sunday morning services. You will be extended a warm welcome anytime you care to join us, either for worship or social events.
Because of measures that we are having to take to protect everyone associated with South Aston URC from Covid -19, we are not currently able to operate at our normal level of involvement. Please bear with us and keep checking this website for the latest information. Or, contact us via telephone or email. Details are on the Contact Page
Worship at Wilton Road URC
Services at the church are not re-opening just yet and in the meantime our minister, Rev. Peter Little, has been holding very successful telephone services with a group of members and friends using the Telephone Conferencing System.
Services are held as follows:
2nd Sunday of the month at 11.00am
1st, 3rd and 4th Sundays of the month at 4.00pm
5th Sundays, to be decided.
Everyone is welcome - If you would like to join a service or would like more information then please speak to our Minster at home or at church for further details.
Preachers for Sunday Services at South Aston -
In accordance with the COVID - 19 statement above, Sunday Morning services at South Aston will be suspended until, at least, the end of February 2021. Updates will be published on this website as soon as they become available.
Keep safe and well.
Unless otherwise stated, services commence at 11.00am
The Christianity.org.uk website
Following receipt of an email that Nick Stanyon, the West Midlands URC Synod Evangalist, has sent to all churches in the Synod (21/04/20) our Minister has requested that this link should be added to the website -
christianity.org.uk/
Christianity.org.uk run by the Christian Enquiry Agency, is now an independent agency, but has long been part of Churches Together In England. Visitors to the site can read a number of well written articles or watch short video that may answer their questions, or at least peak their interest. Currently one lead article is about the coronavirus, and another about ‘what is a Christian?’ There are many more. It’s worth a browse for yourself. Visitors can then ask questions, request a free copy of Luke’s Gospel, or find a church from the site.
A Prayer for Aston
O God, Creator of all things, thank you for Aston.
Thank you for our homes, our people, our shops, our schools, our amenities, our factories, our offices.
May this always be a place of peace and Godliness.
Keep evil and violence from our homes and streets.
Bring relief to those who suffer loneliness, ill health, rejection or any other kind of distress.
Prosper everything that promotes neighbourliness, friendship and goodwill.
Watch over all who live and work here.
Strengthen family life and bring blessings on young and old alike.
We pray this through Jesus Christ.
Amen.
