Welcome! Beacon Hill United Reformed Church is a small, friendly church based in Hindhead, surrounded by beautiful countryside, seeking to love God and serve our community. You can be assured of a warm welcome. Services are held at 10 a.m. each Sunday.
Beacon Hill URC, Churt Road, Beacon Hill. GU26 6NL
There is no URC hins meeting on Friday April 26th due to volunteer sickness and holidays. See you next week instead.
Easter 2024: the floral cross and Easter garden
Join us for worship on Sunday April 28th for a service led by Reverend Alison Toplas.
Please note: the service starts at 10.30 a.m. this week
We look forward to seeing you then.
Earth Day 2024 events
Three Counties film evening, as advertised in the Transition Haslemere April newsletter:-
3 Counties Vineyard Church invite you to ‘Talking about Climate Change’: a film show and discussion with Katherine Hayhoe, leading US climate scientist, who said: “I became a climate scientist because of my Christian faith.” 7pm Saturday 27 April, 3CV Church, Linchmere Road, Haslemere GU27 3QW.
Haslemere Museum is holding an event to mark Earth Day follow this link for further details: https://www.haslemeremuseum.co.uk/whatson/index.html#bookmark5:~:text=FAMILY%20EVENTS-,Earth%20Day%20Celebration,No%20entrance%20fee%20%7C%20Donations%20welcome%20%7C%20No%20need%20to%20book,-Early%20Birds
Pause ‘n’ Create
Monday 13th May 1pm – 2.30pm
For adults, a bi-monthly time to be still and creative. For May, Creative Contemplation, using the embroidery exhibition for inspiration. Places limited, booking essential. Free of charge, all materials provided. St Alban’s Community Hall, Hindhead GU26 6RB. To book your place please email lindadaruvala@icloud.com
Cards created by local artists in The Hub
Need a card for any occasion? Here are some examples of the lovely cards available in The Hub, starting at £1! Come in to browse on a Monday or Wednesday morning.
Volunteers wanted!
We are currently looking to build a bank of people to help in The Hub Coffee bar at the church. This may be on a regular basis or occasionally.
Please contact Bridget on 01428 606236 if you are interested. There is a safer recruitment process to complete to join the team.
Also seeking volunteers:
https://sightforsurrey.org.uk/get-involved/volunteering/
Our Community Book Corner
Come along to browse the books, borrow some for free, sit and have a coffee and swap books you have read. Open on Monday & Wednesday from 9 – 12 midday.
Eco Church Activity:
Against Breast Cancer Bra Collection
150 more bras are on their way to support this cause! Thank you to all who have donated unwanted bras in recent months. Since starting to collect we have sent 1600 bras to be given to women in African countries for personal use or as stock for their stalls.
Contacts
Minister: Reverend Alison Toplas
Tel: 07969 574355 email: bhurcminister@gmail.com
Lay Preacher: Karen Smith Tel: 07742 669341 email: kpmsmith@hotmail.com
Secretary: Hugh Le Fanu
Tel: 01428 607546
email: bhurcsecretary@gmail.com
Treasurer: Christine Allen
Tel: 07713 153110 email: bhurctreasurer@yahoo.com
Safeguarding Co-ordinator: Karen Smith
Tel: 07742 669341
Deputy Safeguarding Co-ordinator: Christine Allen
Tel: 07713 153110
Email: bhurcsafeguarding@gmail.com
United Reformed Church Daily Devotions
The URC provides a daily devotion with a short Bible reading, reflection and a prayer. These are now available each day as a podcast.
If you would prefer to receive these reflections by daily email, you can sign up here.
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