The Ministers, Children & Youth Pastors, and Elders of Witham United Reformed Church condemn all forms of racism and will not tolerate any form of racist behaviour or language. We stand with our Black friends in calling for a complete end to all forms of racial discrimination and injustice, and will not stop until this is achieved.
We believe BLACK LIVES MATTER!
Archbishops of Canterbury and York call for prayer
"In response to reaching the terrible milestone of 100,000 deaths from COVID-19, the Archbishops invite all to call on God in Prayer. Starting on 1 February we invite you to set aside time every evening to pray, particularly at 6pm each day. More than ever, this is a time when we need to love each other. Prayer is an expression of love." Below are the prayers suggested; Watch, O Lord, with those who wake, or watch, or weep tonight, and give your angels and saints charge over those who sleep. Tend your sick ones, O Lord Christ. Rest your weary
February 2021 Church Magazine
Please find this months magazine here https://www.withamurc.org.uk/02_21_church_magazine.pdf
I Can Only Imagine
I Can Only Imagine is a 2018 American Christian biographical drama film directed by the Erwin Brothers and written by Alex Cramer, Jon Erwin, and Brent McCorkle, based on the story behind the group MercyMe's song "I Can Only Imagine", the best-selling Christian single of all time. Have you seen the 2018 movie?
Real Easter Eggs
We are now placing orders for The Real Easter Egg from the Meaningful Chocolate Company. Please contact Lorna with your order by Sunday 28th February. Prices and details below:
Message of Comfort and Hope
Revd. Mark Ambrose brings a message of comfort and hope in these difficult days.
Mercy Ships update 1
Thank you for your support of Mercy Ships over the Christmas period, and for the £1029 raised so far! We will tell you more about this work during 2021, and how this idea has performed over 100,000 surgeries over 40 years. Here is an overview of the work of Mercy Ships. Gavin & Julia
Being a Christian is more than just an instantaneous conversion – it is a daily process whereby you grow to be more and more like Christ.
Darkness cannot drive out darkness; only light can do that. Hate cannot drive out hate; only love can do that.
God cannot give us a happiness and peace apart from Himself, because it is not there. There is no such thing.