Church News & Notices
13th September 2026 - Notices
Open-Door Coffee meets this
coming Friday, 18th September between 10.00 am and 12 noon in the
Lounge.
The Baby Basics Appeal ends next
Sunday, 20th September – you can still make donations up to that
date of baby and ladies hygiene products and we are also looking to add in
packets of biscuits for that extra bit of luxury! Your generosity has been very
much appreciated.
A further reminder that if
you wish to purchase the 2027 URC pocket diary at £9.00 or the 2027 URC prayer
handbook at £6.99, could you please complete the order form at the back of the
Church by next Sunday as completed order forms for each Church then have to be
delivered to Mersey Synod by 22nd September.
We have received an e-mail
from Mersey Synod extending an invitation through Churches Together on
Merseyside and its equivalent in Cheshire to look at our ecological
responsibilities with a liturgical focus- a gathering for anyone interested in
this topic is to take place at Saughall Methodist Church in Chester on 13th
October from 2 to 4 pm- please have a word with Eira or Nick if you would like
further details.
Also, please do not forget
the Christmas Card Design competition that Mersey Synod are running for their
2026 Christmas Cards to be returned to Synod by 29th September
please.
Our service next week, is at
the usual time of 10.00am and is our Harvest Festival Service and will be led
by Tim. We will, as usual, be inviting adult donations to the Commitment for
Life Appeal which for this year is for the benefit of Bangladesh. Envelopes in
which donations can be placed are either on your seat as you came in today or are
at the back of the Church. The envelopes will be collected during the service
next week.
Another date for your diary
for next month- there will be Blessing of the Animals service on Sunday, 4th
October at 3 pm. This is a lovely service which you are warmly invited to attend,
and household pets can be brought along and will receive a blessing during the
service.
Tea and coffee will be served
after this service so as ever, you are very welcome to stay for a cuppa and a
chat.
4th August 2026 - Advance Notice from St Andrew's, New Brighton
15th July 2026 - Notice re Church Development
Mersey Synod has announced a series of training sessions concerning Church Developement. The programme has several elements, as below
Governance Matters - Lorna Griffiths, Synod Clerk. Lorna will cover the URC Resources Hub that has been launched on the back of the Church Life Review, the Helpdesk, Synod resources, compliance and so on.
Green Matters - Richard Pearce, the Green Apostle and Eco Champion. Richard will explore simple ways to live greener and help the church. Packed with hints, tips, and easy actions, we'll see how small steps can make a big difference.
Funding Matters - Helen McCormack, Grants Officer. Helen will unpack the Church Life Fund and other funding opportunities. Teeming with practical advice, success tips, and application guidance, this session will help you take the next step from idea to action.
Discipleship Matters - Revd Geoff Felton & Revd Stuart Radcliffe. Geoff and Stuart will lead a discussion on where to actually start with discipleship personally and as a whole church. They will be exploring how growing in faith, investing in others, & leading with purpose can make a lasting impact in your church and leadership. Come ready to learn, reflect, and be encouraged & inspired!
Connection Matters- Steven Mitchell, Children & Youth Development Officer Steven will explore simple and meaningful ways to build relationships across generations, creating spaces where everyone can grow in faith together. He will share ideas for strengthening connections through existing relationships to help everyone feel welcomed, valued, and connected.
The first sessions begin in September with Governance Matters, the first venue being here, at allerton.. See the flyer for dates
Baby Basics Liverpool
Each year at Allerton URC we have had
a tremendous response when collecting for Food Banks. Now the church is asking
for your support in donating to this organisation.
Baby Basics Liverpool is a volunteer-powered baby bank supporting
infants and parents experiencing hardship.
Working closely with health
professionals and other agencies, they provide new and excellent quality
preloved items for infants whose families are struggling to cope with the
financial and practical challenges of caring for a baby.
There are many ways in which we can
donate:
·
Donating
pre-loved items; they are desperate for Moses baskets, blankets and 0-3 months
clothing.
·
New
items, such as toiletries for baby; nappies; baby wipes etc.
·
Finally,
we can donate money.
So how can you help?
We hope to run this project until
Harvest Festival in September/ October so, in the meantime:
Share this information with families
and friends – help spread the word
Donate items that are listed by
bringing them to church
And, for all you knitters/crocheters
out there, please get knitting or crocheting.
For more information go
on the Baby Basics Liverpool website, https://baby-basics.org.uk/centre/liverpool
Donating new items
- Buy from our Amazon
wishlist
- Buy from Baby
Basics’ forCommonGood
list: https://www.forcommongood.co.uk/apps/giftregistry/find?name=Baby+Basics+Liverpool
- You may then have to look up Baby Basics Liverpool in the list as there are several 'Baby Basics' listed.
THANK YOU
April 5th, 2026 - Resurrection Day
13th September 2026 - Notices
Open-Door Coffee meets this coming Friday, 18th September between 10.00 am and 12 noon in the Lounge.
The Baby Basics Appeal ends next Sunday, 20th September – you can still make donations up to that date of baby and ladies hygiene products and we are also looking to add in packets of biscuits for that extra bit of luxury! Your generosity has been very much appreciated.
A further reminder that if you wish to purchase the 2027 URC pocket diary at £9.00 or the 2027 URC prayer handbook at £6.99, could you please complete the order form at the back of the Church by next Sunday as completed order forms for each Church then have to be delivered to Mersey Synod by 22nd September.
We have received an e-mail from Mersey Synod extending an invitation through Churches Together on Merseyside and its equivalent in Cheshire to look at our ecological responsibilities with a liturgical focus- a gathering for anyone interested in this topic is to take place at Saughall Methodist Church in Chester on 13th October from 2 to 4 pm- please have a word with Eira or Nick if you would like further details.
Also, please do not forget the Christmas Card Design competition that Mersey Synod are running for their 2026 Christmas Cards to be returned to Synod by 29th September please.
Our service next week, is at the usual time of 10.00am and is our Harvest Festival Service and will be led by Tim. We will, as usual, be inviting adult donations to the Commitment for Life Appeal which for this year is for the benefit of Bangladesh. Envelopes in which donations can be placed are either on your seat as you came in today or are at the back of the Church. The envelopes will be collected during the service next week.
Another date for your diary for next month- there will be Blessing of the Animals service on Sunday, 4th October at 3 pm. This is a lovely service which you are warmly invited to attend, and household pets can be brought along and will receive a blessing during the service.
Tea and coffee will be served after this service so as ever, you are very welcome to stay for a cuppa and a chat.
4th August 2026 - Advance Notice from St Andrew's, New Brighton
15th July 2026 - Notice re Church Development
Mersey Synod has announced a series of training sessions concerning Church Developement. The programme has several elements, as below
Governance Matters - Lorna Griffiths, Synod Clerk. Lorna will cover the URC Resources Hub that has been launched on the back of the Church Life Review, the Helpdesk, Synod resources, compliance and so on.
Green Matters - Richard Pearce, the Green Apostle and Eco Champion. Richard will explore simple ways to live greener and help the church. Packed with hints, tips, and easy actions, we'll see how small steps can make a big difference.
Funding Matters - Helen McCormack, Grants Officer. Helen will unpack the Church Life Fund and other funding opportunities. Teeming with practical advice, success tips, and application guidance, this session will help you take the next step from idea to action.
Discipleship Matters - Revd Geoff Felton & Revd Stuart Radcliffe. Geoff and Stuart will lead a discussion on where to actually start with discipleship personally and as a whole church. They will be exploring how growing in faith, investing in others, & leading with purpose can make a lasting impact in your church and leadership. Come ready to learn, reflect, and be encouraged & inspired!
Connection Matters- Steven Mitchell, Children & Youth Development Officer Steven will explore simple and meaningful ways to build relationships across generations, creating spaces where everyone can grow in faith together. He will share ideas for strengthening connections through existing relationships to help everyone feel welcomed, valued, and connected.
The first sessions begin in September with Governance Matters, the first venue being here, at allerton.. See the flyer for dates
Baby Basics Liverpool
Each year at Allerton URC we have had a tremendous response when collecting for Food Banks. Now the church is asking for your support in donating to this organisation.
Baby Basics Liverpool is a volunteer-powered baby bank supporting infants and parents experiencing hardship.
Working closely with health professionals and other agencies, they provide new and excellent quality preloved items for infants whose families are struggling to cope with the financial and practical challenges of caring for a baby.
There are many ways in which we can donate:
· Donating pre-loved items; they are desperate for Moses baskets, blankets and 0-3 months clothing.
· New items, such as toiletries for baby; nappies; baby wipes etc.
· Finally, we can donate money.
So how can you help?
We hope to run this project until Harvest Festival in September/ October so, in the meantime:
Share this information with families and friends – help spread the word
Donate items that are listed by bringing them to church
And, for all you knitters/crocheters out there, please get knitting or crocheting.
For more information go on the Baby Basics Liverpool website, https://baby-basics.org.uk/centre/liverpool
Donating new items
- Buy from our Amazon wishlist
- Buy from Baby Basics’ forCommonGood list: https://www.forcommongood.co.uk/apps/giftregistry/find?name=Baby+Basics+Liverpool
- You may then have to look up Baby Basics Liverpool in the list as there are several 'Baby Basics' listed.
THANK YOU
April 5th, 2026 - Resurrection Day
CHRIST IS RISEN
CHRIST IS RISEN
CHRIST IS RISEN INDEED
Ongoing Notices
We like to use the computer, projector and screen for our services here at Allerton.
There is quite a bit of preparation that goes into having hymns and readings on
the screen and we would like to spread the workload as best we can. If you or a
member of your family are familiar with Microsoft PowerPoint and can spare a couple of hours once a month to assist with the setting up of a PowerPoint
presentation, we would like to hear from you. Please speak to Ruth Winterburn
or Charles Lasham.
