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# Bury St. Edmunds URC

The United Reformed Church in Bury St. Edmunds

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- [News](https://burystedmundsurc.org.uk/news-2/) - Wednesday lunches are about to start again on 20th October at 12.30pm. It will be fish and chips and a choice of puddings. The cost is £6. Ordering is essential. Ring Denise on 01284 762 459
- [Concert by Wesley Ukulele Band](https://burystedmundsurc.org.uk/concert-by-wesley-ukulele-band/) - Saturday 21st October 2023 It is impossible not to smile when listening to the Wesley Ukulele Band. Their enthusiasm is infectious and this afternoon we listened and sang along to a range of popular classics played by this talented group of musicians. As is always the case at such events, the half-time interval allowed the
- [Concert by Elm Tree Music](https://burystedmundsurc.org.uk/concert-by-elm-tree-music/) - Sunday 11th June 2023 Once again the multi-talented Elm Tree Music entertained us with a concert on the theme of "An afternoon of summer romance". The audience was serenaded with a wide range of music from Schubert, Rachmaninov, John Dowland and Robert de Visee. The half time interval allowed for time to socialise and enjoy
- [Saturday and Wednesday Coffee Mornings](https://burystedmundsurc.org.uk/saturday-coffee-morning/) - coffee mornings on Wednesdays and the 1st Saturdays of the month We have a Weekly coffee morning on every Wednesday from 10 - 11.30am. It is open to anyone, even if you only want a sit down and not have a drink. Coffee or tea with a biscuit is £1.50. This takes place in our
- [Coronation Lunch](https://burystedmundsurc.org.uk/coronation-lunch/) - To celebrate the Coronation of King Charles III, Gill and Steve organised a celebration lunch after the morning service. Gill provided a spread fit for a King and Steve produced the decorations, appropriate background music and a place mat for each of the diners. Conversation was jovial and reflected the events of the previous
- [Concert by local ukulele group](https://burystedmundsurc.org.uk/concert-by-local-ukulele-group/) - Saturday May 13th 2023 On Saturday afternoon a small but very appreciative audience was entertained by the Wesley Ukulele Group from Elmswell. The musicians played programme of popular sing-a-long songs and their enthusiasm was contagious. During the interval there was cake, coffee and tea, a raffle and the chance for a chat. It is hoped
- [A Concert of Harp and Flute Music performed by Angels Delight](https://burystedmundsurc.org.uk/a-concert-of-harp-and-flute-music-performed-by-angels-delight/) - On Saturday 11th March 2023 a concert was given by the versatile flute and harp duo “Angels Delight” (Adriene and Anne). A very varied programme of music ranging from popular Celtic and English tunes through to opera, film and modern classics was enjoyed by a good audience who shared tea, cake and conversation during the
- [Elm Tree Music. By popular demand, return visit](https://burystedmundsurc.org.uk/elm-tree-music-by-popular-demand-return-visit/) - Elm Tree Music are giving a concert on Sunday 5th February 2023 at 2 p.m. at Whiting Street U.R.C. Bury St. Edmunds IP33 1NR. Bach and Schubert in Italy. Tickets will be £10 on the door which will include refreshments. Please bring CASH to pay for tickets and to buy Raffle Tickets. All proceeds go to Church funds.
- [Fish and Chip Lunches](https://burystedmundsurc.org.uk/fish-and-chip-lunches/) - Coffee mornings and some social events have started again. Wednesday lunches take place on the 3rd Wednesday of each month at 12.30. It will be fish and chips with a choice of puddings. It is essential to book with Denise on 01284 762 459. Every third Wednesday of the month we have lunch in the
- [Dare to dream big](https://burystedmundsurc.org.uk/dare-to-dream-big/)
- [Out and About in the Community](https://burystedmundsurc.org.uk/out-and-about-in-the-community/) - Commitment for Life. The text of the letter received from Commitment for Life. 6th December 2022. Dear Martin, We are most grateful for your congregation's kind donation of £1,320.00 to Commitment for Life. your continued generosity towards our support for Christian Aid and Global Justice Now is much appreciated. At General assembly inn July 2018
- [The Queen's Platinum Jubilee Breakfast. 5th June 2022](https://burystedmundsurc.org.uk/the-queens-platinum-jubilee-breakfast-5th-june-2022/) - IMG_0099 IMG_0098
- [United Reformed Church 50th Anniversary Lunch.  Sunday 2nd October 2022](https://burystedmundsurc.org.uk/united-reformed-church-50th-anniversary-lunch-sunday-2nd-october-2022/)
- [Friendly Concert](https://burystedmundsurc.org.uk/friendly-concert/) - On 31st October a concert was held in the Church by Elm Tree Music which is a local group who have a friendly and refreshing approach to performances. We were treated to music by Schumann, Bach, Verdi and Handel. The instruments comprised keyboard, guitar and percussion. Traditional Italian and other songs were performed by members
- [375th Anniversary](https://burystedmundsurc.org.uk/375th-anniversary/) - The memorial to Elias Thacker and John Copping Every party needs a good cake Exhibits showing some of the history of the church Let the party begin IMG_0050 IMG_0041
- [Sunday service](https://burystedmundsurc.org.uk/sunday-service/) - Services at Whiting Street URC have resumed on Sundays at 10.45am. Face masks are no longer required but people sit at a safe distance. Everyone who wishes to experience our services, for whatever reason, is welcome. Coffee is served in our hall after the service and everyone is welcome. We meet at 10.45am each Sunday
- [A Wisdom Story](https://burystedmundsurc.org.uk/a-wisdom-story/) - Here is something for you to think about and come up with your own solution and wider thoughts. The Master became a legend in his lifetime. It was said that God once sought his advice: "I want to play a game of hide and seek with humankind. I've asked my angels what the best place
- [We preach Christ crucified and risen](https://burystedmundsurc.org.uk/we-preach-christ-crucified-and-risen/) - We are a mainstream church with Christ at the centre. However, members of our congregation are diverse in their interpretation of many of the Christian concepts. To find out more, come and visit us on a Sunday or Wednesday morning. We are welcoming of all people searching for the truth.
- [The Disabled Fox](https://burystedmundsurc.org.uk/look-out-its-the-holy-spirit/) - A fable of the mystic, Sa'di A man walking through the forest saw a fox that had lost its legs and wondered how it lived. Then he saw a tiger come in with game in its mouth. The tiger had its fill and left the rest of the meat for the Fox. The next day

## Pages

- [Home](https://burystedmundsurc.org.uk/)
- [Worship](https://burystedmundsurc.org.uk/church-life/worship/) - Regular Services Sunday 10.45 a.m. Services are about a hour, usually along traditional but informal lines. Sometimes we do something different but try to keep within people's comfort zones. Everyone is welcome, whatever their background. The preachers for 2024 are listed at the bottom of this page. Worship Leaders We are without a minister for
- [Calendar](https://burystedmundsurc.org.uk/church-life/worship/sermons/calendar/) - fish and chips at 12.30pm. See News.
- [Archives](https://burystedmundsurc.org.uk/church-life/past-events/archives/)
- [About us](https://burystedmundsurc.org.uk/about-us-2/) - Welcome to Bury St. Edmunds United Reformed Church, Whiting Street, Bury St. Edmunds. We are a United Reformed Church (URC). The URC was formed in 1972 from the Congregational and Presbyterian Churches (and other small church denominations have joined since). We are a mainstream protestant church, similar in many ways to the Methodists and Baptists. The
- [Church Life](https://burystedmundsurc.org.uk/church-life-2/) - Church Life Test
- [Open Door Coffee Mornings](https://burystedmundsurc.org.uk/open-door-coffee-mornings/) - We hold an open door coffee morning every Wednesday from 10.30am to 12noon. Come and find us in the church hall for a hot drink and a friendly chat! Enter through the open door in the corner of the open area at the front of the church. Follow the sound of chatter. You will receive a friendly
- [How to find us](https://burystedmundsurc.org.uk/how-to-find-us-2/) - Get directions to the church
- [Sermons](https://burystedmundsurc.org.uk/church-life/worship/sermons/) - Sermon 6th November 2022. David Cornick Sermon Job 19:23-27a; Luke 20:27-38 It’s the question of the bride for seven brothers, as elaborate a put up job as any fired in Prime Minister’s Questions, designed to catch Jesus out. The question is framed by the Sadduccees. Think the county set, the minor rural gentry, dominating
- [History](https://burystedmundsurc.org.uk/history/) - The History of Bury St Edmunds URC Its Founding Bury St. Edmunds United Reformed Church was founded by five men, three women, and six children on 16th August 1646. This is the oldest continuing non-conformist church in Bury St. Edmunds. Building The church met in a variety of places until, in 1697, land was set
- [Room Hire](https://burystedmundsurc.org.uk/room-hire/) - We currently let rooms by the hour, session or day. Please email adenton.wsg@gmail.com for details and bookings. Room Capacity Cost/hour Cost/4hours Cost/day Church 200 £18 Main Hall 60 £14 £50 £85 Small Hall 30 £10 £36 £60 kitchen £20 meals £10 tea/coffee car park 14 (evenings and weekends) £20/session one space
- [Sunday Bible Readings](https://burystedmundsurc.org.uk/church-life-2/sunday-bible-readings/) - Date Old Testament New Testament 29th January Micah 6: 1-8 Matthew 5: 1-12
- [Sunday Bible Readings](https://burystedmundsurc.org.uk/church-life/worship/sunday-bible-readings-2/)
- [Out and About in the Community](https://burystedmundsurc.org.uk/church-life/out-and-about-in-the-community/out-and-about-in-the-community/)
- [Out and About in the Community](https://burystedmundsurc.org.uk/church-life/out-and-about-in-the-community-2/)
- [Out and About in the Community](https://burystedmundsurc.org.uk/church-life/out-and-about-in-the-community/)
- [Friendly Concert](https://burystedmundsurc.org.uk/friendly-concert/) - On 31st October a concert was held in the Church by Elm Tree Music which is a local group who have a friendly and refreshing approach to performances. We were treated to music by Schumann, Bach, Verdi and Handel. The instruments comprised keyboard, guitar and percussion. Traditional Italian and other songs were performed by members
- [Sermon 6th November 2022. David Cornick](https://burystedmundsurc.org.uk/church-life/worship/sermons/4674-2/) - Sermon 6th November 2022. David Cornick Sermon Job 19:23-27a; Luke 20:27-38 It’s the question of the bride for seven brothers, as elaborate a put up job as any fired in Prime Minister’s Questions, designed to catch Jesus out. The question is framed by the Sadduccees. Think the county set, the minor rural gentry, dominating
- [](https://burystedmundsurc.org.uk/church-life/worship/sermons/4671-2/) - Sermon 6th November 2022. David Cornick Sermon Job 19:23-27a; Luke 20:27-38 It’s the question of the bride for seven brothers, as elaborate a put up job as any fired in Prime Minister’s Questions, designed to catch Jesus out. The question is framed by the Sadduccees. Think the county set, the minor rural gentry, dominating the
- [Sermon 6th November 2022. David Cornick](https://burystedmundsurc.org.uk/sermon-6th-november-2022-david-cornick/) - Sermon Job 19:23-27a; Luke 20:27-38 It’s the question of the bride for seven brothers, as elaborate a put up job as any fired in Prime Minister’s Questions, designed to catch Jesus out. The question is framed by the Sadduccees. Think the county set, the minor rural gentry, dominating the bench and the hunt, politically conservative,
- [Past Events](https://burystedmundsurc.org.uk/church-life/past-events/) - 375th Anniversary
- [Gallery](https://burystedmundsurc.org.uk/gallery/) - We asked our members to select some photos that expressed something about their spirituality. These are the ones they chose. Click to see the full size images in a lightbox. Isn't this a stunning gallery? You can create galleries like this one quickly and easily. This one took 5 minutes to build. All the nifty
- [Elders](https://burystedmundsurc.org.uk/elders-2/) - Margaret Beatty (Church secretary)
- [Community](https://burystedmundsurc.org.uk/community/) - On Wednesdays the church hall is open from 10am to 11.15 for coffee. Coffee and biscuits cost £1 and the setting is very informal. People are made very welcome. A lunch of fish and chips is provided for just £7 including a choice of pudding on the 3rd Wednesday of the month. The next few
- [Church Meeting](https://burystedmundsurc.org.uk/church-meeting/) - Our next Church Meeting is on Sunday 27th November at 12.30pm. There will be decisions to make on our building programme. Our advisor will be outlining the options and their costs.
- [Church Life](https://burystedmundsurc.org.uk/church-life/) - Coffee mornings and some social events are now taking place. The halls are now available for hire. Please email adenton.wsg@gmail.com. Hire charges are listed under 'Hire Charges' in the main menu Do you enjoy fish and chips and meeting friendly people? At 12.30pm we have a fish and chips lunch on the third Wednesday of
- [Church Hall Users](https://burystedmundsurc.org.uk/church-hall-users/) - Lots of groups use our halls including self-help groups, Baby Ballet and U3A. Click on the +sign to reveal information about a club. If you wish to hire one of our halls please email adenton.wsg@gmail.com. The church can also be hired for appropriate events. For hire charges see the main heading -'Hall Hire'
- [Stories](https://burystedmundsurc.org.uk/church-life/stories/) - Serenity The holy man seemed quite unruffled by the insults hurled at him by a visitor. When his disciples asked him what the secret of his serenity was, he said: "Imagine what would happen if someone placed an offering before you and you did not pick it up. Or someone sent you a letter that
- [Contact us](https://burystedmundsurc.org.uk/contact-us-2/)
- [Welcome!](https://burystedmundsurc.org.uk/welcome/) - We'd love you to join us! We are a United Reformed Church (URC). The URC was formed in 1972 from the Congregational and Presbyterian Churches. We are a mainstream protestant church, similar in many ways to the Methodists and Baptists. The reformed tradition believes that the Word of God, through the Bible and God's Spirit,
- [Commitment for Life](https://burystedmundsurc.org.uk/commitment-for-life/)
- [Mission](https://burystedmundsurc.org.uk/mission/)

## Events

- [Friendly Concert](https://burystedmundsurc.org.uk/event/friendly-concert/) - Elm Tree Music are giving a concert in our church on Sunday 30th October at 2pm. Entry is free. There will be an opportunity for donations and there will be a raffle. All are invited. The music will be a wide selection of classical and non-classical. Light refreshments will be available.
- [Saturday Coffee and Cake](https://burystedmundsurc.org.uk/event/saturday-coffee-and-cake/) - We have a coffee morning every first Saturday of the month in the church hall from 10am - 11.30am. This includes a selection of cakes and costs £2. There is often a book stall or something similar at the same time. Coming dates for coffee and cake are Saturday 5th November and 3rd December.
- [Wednesday lunches and coffee](https://burystedmundsurc.org.uk/event/wednesday-lunches-and-coffee/) - Do you enjoy fish and chips and meeting friendly people? At 12.30pm we have a fish and chips lunch on the third Wednesday of each month (except every third month when it is a choice of home-made soup). It is followed by a gentle activity like, dominoes, Yahzee, whist, beetle or Uno. It is all

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