New(s) Synod Arrangements

Some of us may be sceptical about Synod, some of us may not be interested and some may not be aware of the changes which have taken place………
PLEASE READ ON:

On 12th June our new Surrey and Sussex Area of the Southern Synod was launched.
“Oh,” do I hear you say? “not another change.” “We used to have Districts.” “Now, Districts were good. They were small enough to be personal…. and useful. Wonder why they stopped.”

We do not need to look back. Why? Because we have something to which we can look forward. Something to build on and at which we can direct positive thoughts.

No, the news at the launch was not all good and comfortable. We heard straight facts about a denomination with a declining membership.

But there was good news as well. The message we heard, and which I bring home to you now, is one of hope and anticipation; of looking forward to the future with God very much at the helm.

We can choose. We can seek his will and purpose for the URC and for his church in Epsom, or we can………………

PLEASE READ ON (again!) pages 4-7.

First there is Mike Hensman’s report to Ewell’s readers, then part of the address by the Moderator, Rev. Nigel Uden, and lastly, Peter Flint’s sermon.

(Thanks to Mike for allowing me to use his report)