Due to uncertainties around Coronavirus there will be no services of worship as from today and for the foreseeable future. However, the church will be open at 10.30am each Sunday for individual prayer. if you need to contact the minister or church secretary please use the form here. The elders and minister will continue to […]
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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 […]
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, […]
John Bell – hymn writer
John Bell – hymn writer We often sing hymns written by John Bell, hymns such as Who would think that what was needed (Rejoice and Sing 178), Will you come and follow me (R & S 558) and The love of God comes close (R & S 107). John Bell was born in Kilmarnock in […]
What are we doing at communion?
What are we doing at communion? In the gospel of Mark, chapter 14 verse 22 – 25, we read that ‘while they were eating, Jesus took a loaf of bread, and after blessing it he broke it, gave it to them, and said, “Take; this is my body.” Then he took a cup, and after […]
Preachers for July – September 2018
July to September 2018 JULY 01 Miss E. Plews 08 Mr. S. Boakes 15 Miss M. Arthur 22 Worship Group 29 Revd. H. Whyte Communion AUGUST 05 Mr. Mike Findlay Heartland Rotation 12 Mrs. J. Burville & Mr. J. Saunders 19 Mr. S. Boakes 26 Miss M. Arthur Communion SEPTEMBER 02 Revd. J. Steele […]
Week of Prayer for Christian Unity 2018
Week of Prayer for Christian Unity The Week of Prayer for Christian Unity began in 1908. The idea spread and it is now an international celebration co-ordinated by the Vatican and the World Council of Churches. Each year a different country prepares the material for use around the world. This year the churches in the […]
Carol Service
“Glory to God, peace on earth and goodwill to all” This was the theme of the Carol Service held on 17th December 2017. A carol written by one of the Church Members was sung by a group from Edward Street, “Angels sing your songs of Glory.” Advent candles were lit. The Chiltern Singers sang “Love came […]
December events
3rd December 10.30am Advent Service led by LIZ Plews, followed by Advent Lunch 10th December 10.30am Gift Service led by Stewart Boakes (gifts for Salvation Army Christmas Appeal) 17th December 3pm Carol Service 24th December 10.30am Christmas Eve Service – led by Mary Arthur 25th December 11.00am Christmas Day Service with Revd Heather Whyte 31st December […]
Induction of the New Minister
The Induction of Revd Heather Whyte to serve as Minister in the Luton and Dunstable Pastorate will take place at Wigmore Church, Luton at 12:00 on Saturday 7th October. The next day the Edward Street Harvest service will be led by Revd Heather Whyte. Gifts for the local food bank and bottles of squash for Keech […]