Redhill URC

When I wander, don’t tell me to come and sit down. Wander with me. It may be because I am hungry, thirsty, need the toilet. Or maybe I just need to stretch my legs.

When I call for my mother (even though I’m ninety!) don’t tell me she has died. Reassure me, cuddle me, ask me about her. It may be that I am looking for the securit […]

The breadth of prayer

10 questions about spiritual preferences in prayer – there are no right or wrong answers.

Do you prefer silent prayer or spoken?On your own or together with others?Said or sung?From a book or make up your own?Sitting, kneeling or standing?With or without actions?Is your ‘holy place’ inside or outside?Whi […]

Isn’t it frustrating when you can’t find something you know is around. Keys and glasses are my familiar lost companions. I hunt for them for hours and yet can’t seem to see them. And then suddenly I come across them in a place I am sure I’ve looked before. I see but do not find! And sometimes I see but do not see! And vice versa […]

I hold a prayer meeting every Monday at 9am on Zoom for anyone who wants a few moments of quiet reflection. I normally read a psalm and perhaps something wise, or not, from a religious viewpoint, and then leave lots of silence for people to say prayers, or again to remain quiet for the whole time. For some who have told me, it sets them […]

Hello Everyone

I hope you are all keeping well and enjoying the brighter weather.

Firstly congratulations to:Margaret Hick who a couple of months ago became a Great Great Grandmother againBill and Ann Potter became Grandparents in April. Their son Will and daughter in law Charlene had a little boy, Freddie William Louis

Sadly I […]