Do join us for a weekly Advent Bible Study. God With Us a four-week course by John Birch based on the readings for Year A of the Revised common Lectionary November 24th, December 1st, December 8th and December 22nd In the Banbury Chapel 1.30-3.00pm This study looks at the story through the eyes of Matthew […]
Church Centre Annual Meeting 19 Nov
You are all warmly encouraged to attend the annual meeting, Wednesday 19th November at 6.30pm, at which we will hear a presentation on the work of the Church Centre, take questions – and enjoy refreshments. RSVP to Maureen and Sam in person or at [email protected]
Gift Day 2025
Each year St. Andrew’s has a Gift Day which is an opportunity for us all to express our thanks to God. This year our Gift Day falls on November 16th and I invite you to make a one-off financial gift to show our gratitude for the work of this church and to demonstrate our love […]
Living in God’s way, challenge and promise
Sermon given by Revd Dr Elizabeth Welch at St Andrew’s 3rd Aug, 2025 Theme: Living in God’s way, challenge and promise Readings: Ecclesiastes 1.2, 12-14; 2.18-23; Psalm 49.1-12; Colossians 3.1-17; Luke 12.13-21 There are times when we can be tempted to think that faith means an easy ride, a simple end to all our problems. […]
Farewell to Revd Sue McCoan
St. Andrew’s was scene to a celebratory service for our beloved Minister, Revd Sue McCoan, who will retire at the end of the month after nine years’ of service at St. Andrew’s and Wembley Park URC. A congregation of 70, plus worshippers online, heard Sue’s sermon on hospitality and witnessed the receipt of gifts from […]
Second Sacred Concert by Duke Ellington
Second Sacred Concert – June 2025 Jazz Vespers The Second Sacred Concert took place in June at the American International Church in Tottenham Court Road. I was told about the event a few weeks earlier as the organisers wanted singers to join the choir and ideally wanted singers from URC congregations. Duke Ellington composed three […]
General Assembly 2025 Report
https://urc.org.uk/our-news-stories/latest-news/ for a much fuller account! General Assembly welcomed international and ecumenical guests, including Revd Géza Kacsó who serves as pastor of a Reformed community in Transcarpathia, in the west of Ukraine. He said the region has been relatively safe from bombing and missiles but that his community has lost many people who have moved […]
Farwell sermon Revd Sue McCoan
Sermon given by Revd Sue McCoan 20th July 2025 Readings Genesis 18:1-10a Luke 10:38-42 Hospitality There is a long tradition of hospitality in the Middle East and as far as I know it’s still the case. If a stranger turned up at your door, it was normal to invite them in and feed them. A […]
General Assembly Address by the General Secretary
General Secretary’s Address to the 2025 General Assembly The Revd. Dr. John P Bradbury, General Secretary of the United Reformed Church, addressed the General Assembly. The Nicene Creed will be read. Firstly, I wish to thank the Moderator for this chance to address you. It is not that usual for General Secretaries to deliver an […]
On fathers
June 15th Reflections by Revd Sue McCoan – Joint Celebration Service with Ga Dangme fellowship – Fathers’ Day Psalm 8; Romans 5:1-5; John 16:12-15 Bible reading: Psalm 8 Today, as well as being Trinity Sunday, is Father’s Day. To those of you who are fathers, or who are celebrating fathers, I wish you a happy […]








