South Aston United Reformed Church
Latest News
Harvest Festival and Macmillan Coffee Morning
See announcements under Forthcoming Events futher down this page.
The Minister's Harvest Letter (Click)
The latest on Covid Protocols operating at South Aston -
Sundays: We continue to hold morning worship at 11.00am on Sunday morning. Many of the restrictions have been lifted now, so we no longer take anyone's temperature but are still inviting people to wear a mask indoors, sanitise their hands and we keep a record of who is attending the service. Singing is now permitted. The QR Code is displayed for anyone wishing to access it. We have increased the number of chairs in the church and they are still well spaced but not as much as previously.
We are still entering the sanctuary by one door and leaving by another and we are not yet staying for tea & coffee after worship but hope to resume that in the near future. We are leaving doors and windows open as far as is practical for increased ventilation.
During the Week: During the week we ask staff and visitors to sign a book in the foyer and invite everyone to wear a mask and sanitise their hands. The QR Code is displayed on the same table for anyone who wishes to access it with their mobile phone.
Room Bookings: We are beginning to accept room bookings again and each request is considered individually depending on the requirements.
This is the situation as at the end of July but we are still "feeling our way" and things a liable to change. Any ammendments will be announced at Church and put on the website.
Please continue to take care.
Go to the bottom of the page for a link to the U.K. Government's Covid advice website.
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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, 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 the impact of Covid - 19 some aspects of our church services and our outreach in the community will have undergone permament change. However, rest assured we are now fully open and ready to serve as best as we are able, in God's name and following the teaching's of his Son, the Lord Jesus Christ.
If you need to get in touch click here - Contact Page
Go to the bottom of the page for a link to the U.K. Government's Covid advice website.
Worship at Wilton Road URC, Handsworth -
Revd. Peter Little takes Morning Worship with Communion at 11.00am, 2nd Sunday of the Month (visiting preachers on other Sundays) and
Evening Worship with Communion - 6.30pm, 4th Sunday of the Month.
Prayer Groups and Bible Study
Prayer groups over the telephone - Monday and Wednesday mornings.
Bible Study by telephone - 2nd Wednesday afternoon of the month.
Worship at Bishop Latimer -
The Revd. Peter Little coducts services, with communion, at Bishop Latimer Church *, Beeton Road, Winson Green, on the fourth Sunday of each month. Services commence at 10.30 am. it is hoped to restart the an occasional Men's Group to discuss a range of spiritual and societal issues. There is ongoing discussions about the possibility of re-establishing their weekly Tea & Chat Group and a regular Bible Study.
*Bishop Latimer Church is a Local Ecumenical Partnership (LEP) between the Church of England and the URC.
Here is the list of preachers for forthcoming services at South Aston -
September
5th - Revd. Peter Little (Harvest Festival with Communion)
12th - Revd. Stuart Scott
19th - Chris Wall
26th - Ann Tempest
October
3rd October - Revd. Peter Little
Church 48th Anniversary
10th October - Colin Hale
17th October - Revd. Peter Little
24th October - Ann Tempest
31st October - Revd. Peter Little
November
7th November - Revd. Peter Little
14th November - Ian Carnell
Remembrance Sunday Service starts at 10.45 am.
21st November - Revd. Peter Little
28th November - Ann Tempest
December
5th December - Revd. Peter Little
12th December - Jackie Hancox
19th December - Revd. Peter Little
25th December - Revd. Peter Little
26th December - Ann Tempest
Services begin at 11.00 am unless otherwise stated.
Forthcoming Events
Macmillan Annual Coffee Morning
A special leaflet has been produced, to view it click here - (click)
An Amazing amount of £524 was raised at the 'Poplar Rise' Saturday 'Tea Party'. This was increased to £609 after further donations were made at the following Sunday Service. A big thank you to Lynn, her team of helpers and all who attended or otherwise made a contribution.
Other links which may be of interest -
URC Daily Devotions - Click on the link -
devotions.urc.org.uk/
Are you looking for inspiration in "Walking the Way"?
You may well find it here -
https://www.urcwestmidlands.org.uk/synod-video-stories.html
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.
_______________________________________
Covid - 19: For the latest Guidance click here -
https://www.gov.uk/coronavirus
Harvest Festival and Macmillan Coffee Morning
See announcements under Forthcoming Events futher down this page.
The Minister's Harvest Letter (Click)
The latest on Covid Protocols operating at South Aston -
Sundays: We continue to hold morning worship at 11.00am on Sunday morning. Many of the restrictions have been lifted now, so we no longer take anyone's temperature but are still inviting people to wear a mask indoors, sanitise their hands and we keep a record of who is attending the service. Singing is now permitted. The QR Code is displayed for anyone wishing to access it. We have increased the number of chairs in the church and they are still well spaced but not as much as previously.
We are still entering the sanctuary by one door and leaving by another and we are not yet staying for tea & coffee after worship but hope to resume that in the near future. We are leaving doors and windows open as far as is practical for increased ventilation.
During the Week: During the week we ask staff and visitors to sign a book in the foyer and invite everyone to wear a mask and sanitise their hands. The QR Code is displayed on the same table for anyone who wishes to access it with their mobile phone.
Room Bookings: We are beginning to accept room bookings again and each request is considered individually depending on the requirements.
This is the situation as at the end of July but we are still "feeling our way" and things a liable to change. Any ammendments will be announced at Church and put on the website.
Please continue to take care.
Go to the bottom of the page for a link to the U.K. Government's Covid advice website.
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
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, 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 the impact of Covid - 19 some aspects of our church services and our outreach in the community will have undergone permament change. However, rest assured we are now fully open and ready to serve as best as we are able, in God's name and following the teaching's of his Son, the Lord Jesus Christ.
If you need to get in touch click here - Contact Page
Go to the bottom of the page for a link to the U.K. Government's Covid advice website.
Worship at Wilton Road URC, Handsworth -
Revd. Peter Little takes Morning Worship with Communion at 11.00am, 2nd Sunday of the Month (visiting preachers on other Sundays) and
Evening Worship with Communion - 6.30pm, 4th Sunday of the Month.
Prayer Groups and Bible Study
Prayer groups over the telephone - Monday and Wednesday mornings.
Bible Study by telephone - 2nd Wednesday afternoon of the month.
Worship at Bishop Latimer -
The Revd. Peter Little coducts services, with communion, at Bishop Latimer Church *, Beeton Road, Winson Green, on the fourth Sunday of each month. Services commence at 10.30 am. it is hoped to restart the an occasional Men's Group to discuss a range of spiritual and societal issues. There is ongoing discussions about the possibility of re-establishing their weekly Tea & Chat Group and a regular Bible Study.
*Bishop Latimer Church is a Local Ecumenical Partnership (LEP) between the Church of England and the URC.
Here is the list of preachers for forthcoming services at South Aston -
September
5th - Revd. Peter Little (Harvest Festival with Communion)
12th - Revd. Stuart Scott
19th - Chris Wall
26th - Ann Tempest
October
3rd October - Revd. Peter Little
Church 48th Anniversary
10th October - Colin Hale
17th October - Revd. Peter Little
24th October - Ann Tempest
31st October - Revd. Peter Little
November
7th November - Revd. Peter Little
14th November - Ian Carnell
Remembrance Sunday Service starts at 10.45 am.
21st November - Revd. Peter Little
28th November - Ann Tempest
December
5th December - Revd. Peter Little
12th December - Jackie Hancox
19th December - Revd. Peter Little
25th December - Revd. Peter Little
26th December - Ann Tempest
Services begin at 11.00 am unless otherwise stated.
Forthcoming Events
Macmillan Annual Coffee Morning
A special leaflet has been produced, to view it click here - (click)
An Amazing amount of £524 was raised at the 'Poplar Rise' Saturday 'Tea Party'. This was increased to £609 after further donations were made at the following Sunday Service. A big thank you to Lynn, her team of helpers and all who attended or otherwise made a contribution.
Other links which may be of interest -
URC Daily Devotions - Click on the link -
devotions.urc.org.uk/
Are you looking for inspiration in "Walking the Way"?
You may well find it here -
https://www.urcwestmidlands.org.uk/synod-video-stories.html
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.
_______________________________________
Covid - 19: For the latest Guidance click here -
https://www.gov.uk/coronavirus
