St Andrew's URC, Hampstead
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Friendly and welcoming United Reform Church, Frognal Lane, NW3, London. All-age service 11am Sunday morning.
It is still Christmas! ✨️ Tomorrow's 11am service will focus on the arrival of the three wise men, stars, prophesy and Epiphany. All welcome to join to celebrate the last few days of Christmas
January 3, 2026 at 4:33 PM
It is still Christmas! ✨️ Tomorrow's 11am service will focus on the arrival of the three wise men, stars, prophesy and Epiphany. All welcome to join to celebrate the last few days of Christmas
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"Joseph shows two traits worth thinking about in devotions, especially when starting a new year. He was ready to hear and follow God’s guidance. And he had a strong sense of responsibility to care for his family.” Bernie Collins explores Joseph.
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January 3, 2026 at 6:00 AM
"Joseph shows two traits worth thinking about in devotions, especially when starting a new year. He was ready to hear and follow God’s guidance. And he had a strong sense of responsibility to care for his family.” Bernie Collins explores Joseph.
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Amazing story! Should definitely be repeated BBC News - When ski jumping came to Hampstead Heath
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
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When London's Hampstead Heath hosted a ski jumping competition
The story of how 100,000 Londoners flocked to Hampstead Heath to marvel at an unlikely spectacle.
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January 3, 2026 at 11:32 AM
Amazing story! Should definitely be repeated BBC News - When ski jumping came to Hampstead Heath
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
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"“At the name of Jesus, every knee shall bow” declared Paul to the Philippians. But here, at the beginning of Matthew’s gospel, the wisest ones come and bow their knees.” ‘frin Lewis Smith reflects on the Magi and Herod.
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January 2, 2026 at 6:00 AM
"“At the name of Jesus, every knee shall bow” declared Paul to the Philippians. But here, at the beginning of Matthew’s gospel, the wisest ones come and bow their knees.” ‘frin Lewis Smith reflects on the Magi and Herod.
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As another year opens before us, many of us naturally turn our thoughts to fresh starts. In this New Year’s Day reflection, the Revd Jenny Mills, Deputy General Secretary (Faith in Action), invites us to pause and consider what new beginnings mean for us. See https://ow.ly/e1Kx50XFKeq
January 1, 2026 at 1:00 PM
As another year opens before us, many of us naturally turn our thoughts to fresh starts. In this New Year’s Day reflection, the Revd Jenny Mills, Deputy General Secretary (Faith in Action), invites us to pause and consider what new beginnings mean for us. See https://ow.ly/e1Kx50XFKeq
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"Darkness, and that complete darkness where you can see nothing, allows no light in. It's impenetrable, it hides everything. So walking in this sort of darkness is hard.” Sam Goodman reflects on the people who walked in darkness.
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December 31, 2025 at 6:00 AM
"Darkness, and that complete darkness where you can see nothing, allows no light in. It's impenetrable, it hides everything. So walking in this sort of darkness is hard.” Sam Goodman reflects on the people who walked in darkness.
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"In her devotion to God she is centred on him, hears his word and speaks it to others: she is the only prophetess named in the New Testament.” Ruth Tompsett reflects on Anna, the prophet in the Temple, in today’s Daily Devotion.
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December 30, 2025 at 6:00 AM
"In her devotion to God she is centred on him, hears his word and speaks it to others: she is the only prophetess named in the New Testament.” Ruth Tompsett reflects on Anna, the prophet in the Temple, in today’s Daily Devotion.
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"I did not grow up poor, unlike some of our neighbours. Jesus did come from a poor family, even though his father, Joseph worked with wood.” Trevor Jamison explores the presentation of Christ in the Temple.
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December 29, 2025 at 6:00 AM
"I did not grow up poor, unlike some of our neighbours. Jesus did come from a poor family, even though his father, Joseph worked with wood.” Trevor Jamison explores the presentation of Christ in the Temple.
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Join us today as the Revd Walt Johnson delivers our Sunday service.
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December 28, 2025 at 9:30 AM
Join us today as the Revd Walt Johnson delivers our Sunday service.
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Tune into Prayers of Hope with Ian Britton on Premier Christian Radio at 1pm and 7pm which include Sharon Lloyd, Programme Officer (Children's, Youth and Intergenerational Work) and Lindsey Brown, Head of Ecumenical Relations and Evangelism.
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December 28, 2025 at 12:30 PM
Tune into Prayers of Hope with Ian Britton on Premier Christian Radio at 1pm and 7pm which include Sharon Lloyd, Programme Officer (Children's, Youth and Intergenerational Work) and Lindsey Brown, Head of Ecumenical Relations and Evangelism.
https://www.premier.plus/prayers-of-hope-with-ian-britton
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"The time between Christmas and New Year is a bit of a wilderness in some ways but it does contain the Feast of the Innocents on December 28." Carole Elphick marks Holy Innocents’ Day.
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December 28, 2025 at 6:00 AM
"The time between Christmas and New Year is a bit of a wilderness in some ways but it does contain the Feast of the Innocents on December 28." Carole Elphick marks Holy Innocents’ Day.
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It is still Christmas 🌠 . We will continue to celebrate Jesus" birth and the worship of the shepherds and angels. 11am tomorrow. St Andrew's on the corner of Frognal Lane at Finchley Rd. All welcome
December 27, 2025 at 10:22 PM
It is still Christmas 🌠 . We will continue to celebrate Jesus" birth and the worship of the shepherds and angels. 11am tomorrow. St Andrew's on the corner of Frognal Lane at Finchley Rd. All welcome
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"I never feel it is Christmas until I hear the wonderful opening words from John’s Gospel. Nowhere is the mystery of faith so beautifully captured than in the statement that “the Word became flesh and lived among us”.” Mark Hayes ponders St John’s Prologue.
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December 27, 2025 at 6:00 AM
"I never feel it is Christmas until I hear the wonderful opening words from John’s Gospel. Nowhere is the mystery of faith so beautifully captured than in the statement that “the Word became flesh and lived among us”.” Mark Hayes ponders St John’s Prologue.
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"I am a romantic when it comes to Christmas. Romantic in the sense that both the theology of it, and the Christian traditions around it, are portals into love and joy.” Gwen Collins continues our exploration of Christmas.
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December 26, 2025 at 6:00 AM
"I am a romantic when it comes to Christmas. Romantic in the sense that both the theology of it, and the Christian traditions around it, are portals into love and joy.” Gwen Collins continues our exploration of Christmas.
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Merry Christmas - Christ is born into the world
We will be celebrating at 10.30 this morning with a mix if readings, carols and reflections. All very welcome
We will be celebrating at 10.30 this morning with a mix if readings, carols and reflections. All very welcome
December 25, 2025 at 8:29 AM
Merry Christmas - Christ is born into the world
We will be celebrating at 10.30 this morning with a mix if readings, carols and reflections. All very welcome
We will be celebrating at 10.30 this morning with a mix if readings, carols and reflections. All very welcome
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"God and humanity met that day. A sign of the fulfilment of God’s promises to his people.” Fleur Houston explores Luke’s birth narrative.
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December 25, 2025 at 6:00 AM
"God and humanity met that day. A sign of the fulfilment of God’s promises to his people.” Fleur Houston explores Luke’s birth narrative.
https://ow.ly/x1Hg50XLqm4
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"What I find fascinating in this passage though is what’s not there." Branwen Rees explores the actual Christmas story and the folklore which surrounds it in today’s Daily Devotion.
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December 24, 2025 at 6:00 AM
"What I find fascinating in this passage though is what’s not there." Branwen Rees explores the actual Christmas story and the folklore which surrounds it in today’s Daily Devotion.
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"Joseph is rather a shadowy figure in the Bible. He never speaks, but receives messages in dreams and obeys each one. We don’t know what he thinks or says.” Sue Cossey explores St Joseph’s part in the narratives of Jesus’ birth.
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December 23, 2025 at 6:00 AM
"Joseph is rather a shadowy figure in the Bible. He never speaks, but receives messages in dreams and obeys each one. We don’t know what he thinks or says.” Sue Cossey explores St Joseph’s part in the narratives of Jesus’ birth.
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Join us today as the Revd Mark Rodgers delivers our Sunday service.
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December 21, 2025 at 9:30 AM
Join us today as the Revd Mark Rodgers delivers our Sunday service.
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#URC #DailyDevotions #Advent
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As we light the final candle before Christmas Day this morning, Psalm 112 offers a radiant vision of the one who fears the Lord and delights in God’s commandments.” Michael Hopkins in today’s Daily Devotion. https://mailchi.mp/urc/urc-daily-devotion-sunday-21st-december-2025 Image: Pexels
December 21, 2025 at 5:30 AM
As we light the final candle before Christmas Day this morning, Psalm 112 offers a radiant vision of the one who fears the Lord and delights in God’s commandments.” Michael Hopkins in today’s Daily Devotion. https://mailchi.mp/urc/urc-daily-devotion-sunday-21st-december-2025 Image: Pexels
Just been updating the church website.
🕯 21 Dec 11am - 4th Sunday in Advent
🌅 25 Dec 10.30 - Christmas Day
🌟 28 Dec 11am - 1st Sunday of Christmas
👑 4 Jan 11am - Epiphany
All very welcome to any or all services. Corner of Finchley Rd and Frognal Lane.
🕯 21 Dec 11am - 4th Sunday in Advent
🌅 25 Dec 10.30 - Christmas Day
🌟 28 Dec 11am - 1st Sunday of Christmas
👑 4 Jan 11am - Epiphany
All very welcome to any or all services. Corner of Finchley Rd and Frognal Lane.
December 18, 2025 at 7:08 PM
Just been updating the church website.
🕯 21 Dec 11am - 4th Sunday in Advent
🌅 25 Dec 10.30 - Christmas Day
🌟 28 Dec 11am - 1st Sunday of Christmas
👑 4 Jan 11am - Epiphany
All very welcome to any or all services. Corner of Finchley Rd and Frognal Lane.
🕯 21 Dec 11am - 4th Sunday in Advent
🌅 25 Dec 10.30 - Christmas Day
🌟 28 Dec 11am - 1st Sunday of Christmas
👑 4 Jan 11am - Epiphany
All very welcome to any or all services. Corner of Finchley Rd and Frognal Lane.
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"Miracles mustn’t be limited by magical thinking, to do so robs them of their powerful, subversive, edge.” Simon Cross explores some of Jesus’ harsher words about miracles in today’s Daily Devotion. https://mailchi.mp/urc/urc-daily-devotion-18-december-2025
December 18, 2025 at 5:30 AM
"Miracles mustn’t be limited by magical thinking, to do so robs them of their powerful, subversive, edge.” Simon Cross explores some of Jesus’ harsher words about miracles in today’s Daily Devotion. https://mailchi.mp/urc/urc-daily-devotion-18-december-2025
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The evidence Jesus gives, of good news made real, is not just a message for John, but for all: “The blind receive sight, the lame walk ... and the good news is proclaimed to the poor.” Tim Searle in today’s Daily Devotion. https://mailchi.mp/urc/urc-daily-devotion-17-december-2025
December 17, 2025 at 5:30 AM
The evidence Jesus gives, of good news made real, is not just a message for John, but for all: “The blind receive sight, the lame walk ... and the good news is proclaimed to the poor.” Tim Searle in today’s Daily Devotion. https://mailchi.mp/urc/urc-daily-devotion-17-december-2025
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"My neighbours are Muslims and speak very little English. Occasionally the doorbell will ring and Fatima will pass me a plate of food cooked on their barbecue. She wants nothing in return.” Lorraine Webb in today’s Daily Devotion. https://mailchi.mp/urc/urc-daily-devotion-16-december-2025
December 16, 2025 at 5:30 AM
"My neighbours are Muslims and speak very little English. Occasionally the doorbell will ring and Fatima will pass me a plate of food cooked on their barbecue. She wants nothing in return.” Lorraine Webb in today’s Daily Devotion. https://mailchi.mp/urc/urc-daily-devotion-16-december-2025
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"These words sound harsh to our ears, because we don’t imagine Jesus being someone who turns “man against his father….”" Kirsty-Ann Mabbott in today’s Daily Devotion. https://mailchi.mp/urc/urc-daily-devotion-monday-15-december-2025
December 15, 2025 at 5:30 AM
"These words sound harsh to our ears, because we don’t imagine Jesus being someone who turns “man against his father….”" Kirsty-Ann Mabbott in today’s Daily Devotion. https://mailchi.mp/urc/urc-daily-devotion-monday-15-december-2025