Five studies for Lent looking at several conversations with Jesus, recorded along his journey from the wilderness to the Cross. Conversations Jesus had with the devil, his friends, the rich, the poor, and others on the margins of society. All are welcome to join us in the Banbury Chapel, Mondays 23 February, 2 March, 9 […]
Sermon given by Revd Maggie Hindley, Sunday 25th January 2026 Matthew 4.12-23 Last time I was here – and I hope you had a joyful Christmas in between – last time I was here, we thought about Jesus’ slightly older cousin John, also born miraculously, also with an important promised destiny. John is to be […]
In recent years we have been arranging just two work parties each year, typically in the spring and autumn. However, the six-month gap between work party dates usually means that things can get a bit untidy around the Church premises. So, for 2026 we are going to aim for quarterly work parties instead. The improved […]
This year is going to be a special one with the celebrations of the Centre being open 25 years. The date for the celebration is going to be on Saturday 27th June, so make a note of this in your diaries, we are hoping you can attend and see what activities and classes we have. […]
On behalf of ECWNS, thank you at St Andrews for hosting the shelter these last three days. Your generous serving and support to the shelter is deeply appreciated and making it possible for us to host the guests over the Christmas period. Also, for the Christmas service collection of £191 towards the work of the […]
Sermon on Epiphany given by Revd Dr Elizabeth Welch at St. Andrew’s on January 4th 2026 Isaiah 60:1-6 Psalm 72:10-15 Ephesians 3:1-12 Matthew 2:1-12 Introduction to theme Today’s the first Sunday of the New Year. It’s also the day when we are celebrating Epiphany – the coming of the wise men to Jesus. Epiphany […]
St. Andrew’s has been pleased to receive a large number of donations for the Ealing Food Bank in recent weeks. You can drop off during office hours at the church, at various supermarket locations or (large donations) direct to the Food Bank on Wednesdays 8am-4pm St Mellitus Hall, 1 Church Rd, Hanwell. The current ‘wanted’ […]
Sermon All Saints Day Revd Dr Elizabeth Welch Daniel 7.1-3, 15-18 Psalm 149 Ephesians 1.11-end Luke 6.20-31 Over the centuries, particular people have been singled out and set apart by the church as saints – well known and lesser known. Even today people going on being made saints. The latest Pope, Leo XIV has actually […]
Extraordinary General Assembly 14-16 November 2025 The Revd Dr John Bradbury, General Secretary of the URC, gave a presentation looking back on the story of Church Life Review (CLR), starting in 2021 with a call for people to share their experiences, hopes and fears about church life. This was accompanied by focused research into who […]
“Dear Friends” seems very topical at this time of year. Racks of Christmas cards appearing in the shops, queues lengthening in Post Offices and news being shared with friends both near and far. I have to confess that although I was once a prolific letter writer, my efforts are now reduced to a few sentences […]
