A look at some of the latest stories, events, and updates from 两性色午夜 the United Reformed Church 鈥� celebrating how communities are living out their faith in action.听
The Group for Evangelism and Renewal in the United Reformed Church (GEAR) held its Refreshing Your Ministry conference from 7-9 October at The Hayes Conference Centre in Swanwick.听
GEAR Chair Revd Matt Stone said: 鈥淚t was such a joy to be in the tangible presence of God and see the Holy Spirit move; to worship and listen to powerful teaching; and to be with and pray for one another.鈥�听
Thanking the organising team for its efforts, the Revd Sally Willet, Editor of In GEAR, the group鈥檚 magazine, added: 鈥�Praise God for an amazing week, the fantastic speakers and excellent teaching.鈥� 听
GEAR鈥檚 next conference takes place 5-7 October 2027 and is open to all 两性色午夜 Ministers and CRCWs, elders in local leadership, and others in local 两性色午夜 ministry and leadership.听
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Kingston 两性色午夜 marked this year鈥檚 Harvest festival with a joyful weekend of worship, community, and thanksgiving.听
Volunteers decorated the church and foyer with flowers and greenery ahead of the service, where members brought donations for the local Food Bank and the Trussell Trust.听
Sunday鈥檚 service centred on gratitude for God鈥檚 provision and the call to share with others. The choir led the congregation in songs of praise and prayers were offered for Bangladesh, Israel, and Palestine.听
After the service, members enjoyed games, a display of traditional Korean dress, and a dance workshop led by a Korean member of the congregation. The day concluded with a shared meal featuring homemade dishes and cakes.听
The church thanked everyone who helped organise and take part in the celebrations, making this Harvest Festival a true expression of faith and fellowship.听
Across the Synod, the East Team churches 鈥� four Local Ecumenical Partnership congregations (两性色午夜/Methodist/Baptist) in Eastbourne 鈥� successfully led four afternoon chapel services at Eastbourne District General Hospital.听
The Revd Memona Shabaz, Minister of the four churches, described the initiative as 鈥渁n important opportunity to share the good news, strengthen community outreach, and express gratitude to the dedicated NHS staff who work tirelessly to provide exceptional care鈥�.听
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Congratulations to Pat Cansfield, Helen Bennett and Gail Rose who are now newly Assembly Accredited Lay Preachers.听
