Hymn writer: Brian Wren

Brian Wren is an internationally published hymn writer. His hymns are included in collections of all denominations and traditions. He was born in Romford in Essex and studied at Oxford University. He was ordained in !965. Wren served as minister of Hockley and Hawkwell Congregational Church in Essex before working for the British Council of […]

Robert Woodcroft

In September, it was with great sadness that we heard of Robert Woodcroft’s sudden death, following a fall at home. We had been so concerned about Fred’s extended time in hospital that it was a shock to receive the news about Robert. Fred and Robert have been associated with the church for so many years […]

News from the Elders

A very Happy – albeit belated! – New Year to all our readers! No doubt everyone has had a busy festive season and is now trying to consider what 2019 might have in store – other than some strange combinations of meals, as we all try to eat up the Christmas goodies and clear out […]

Minister’s Reflection on Unity and Lent

Dear Friends, As I write this, we have just celebrated the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity and been reminded in the Lectionary that we are one body with many parts, each distinctive but equally important. In the United Reformed Church, we profess to believe in the unity of the church, the clue is in […]

Church Calendar 2019

To see the details of the. Hutch Calendar for 2019 please click the link. churchcal2019

Fred Kaan: Hymn-writer

There are over 20 hymns by Fred Kaan in Rejoice and Sing, so it is not surprising that one of his hymns is often chosen by our worship leaders. Fred Kaan was born in the Netherlands and his teenage years were the time of the Nazi occupation. His parents were active in the Dutch Resistance, […]

News Roundup October

The World Council of Churches The World Council of Churches is the most comprehensive ecumenical organisation in history. Its inaugural Assembly in Amsterdam in 1948 brought together representatives from 147 Churches in 44 countries. This year as it celebrates its 70 birthday, the WCC has 350 member churches from 110 countries. Pope Francis visited the […]

Elders‘ Notes

Having just held the AGM, it is interesting to note all that has been going on over the past year and to see ourselves from Heather’s perspective in her report. Obviously her arrival and settling in to work with the Pastorate has been one of the major differences, and we do thank her for all […]