Church News & Notices
30th August 2026 - Notices
Open-Door Coffee meets this
coming Friday, 4th September between 10.00 am and 12 noon. As this
will be the first Friday in the month it will be held in the Church with the
usual stalls.
The Baby Basics Appeal continues
until 20th September. You will recall that the volunteers have said
that they are particularly short of women’s toiletries, and hygiene products. So,
these items would be particularly appreciated, along with baby items. Many
thanks for your generosity.
Tim returns from his holiday on
Wednesday, 2nd September.
Elders and Managers Joint
Council is not meeting this coming week but rather on Wednesday, 9th
September.
Regarding Christmas 2026
(already!) Mersey Synod are inviting submissions / drawings with a suitable
Christmas theme, from local churches for their 2026 Christmas Card. More
details are on the leaflet at the back of the Church.
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 as soon appropriate.
The composite Church order needs to be placed with Mersey Synod by 20th
September.
Today is the deadline for
submission of material for the September edition of the Messenger to the editor,
Jenny Makepeace.
Our service next week, is at
the usual time of 10.00am - a communion service - led by Tim.
Also today is advanced notice
that the following Sunday- a fortnight today,13th September, we will
hold our Annual Church Meeting during the service. The main item will be the
presentation by our Treasurer Andy Doyle of the 2025 Accounts for approval.
Please do make every effort to attend as this is your opportunity to hear about
Church matters, particularly our finances.
Tea and coffee will be served
after the 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
30th August 2026 - Notices
Open-Door Coffee meets this coming Friday, 4th September between 10.00 am and 12 noon. As this will be the first Friday in the month it will be held in the Church with the usual stalls.
The Baby Basics Appeal continues until 20th September. You will recall that the volunteers have said that they are particularly short of women’s toiletries, and hygiene products. So, these items would be particularly appreciated, along with baby items. Many thanks for your generosity.
Tim returns from his holiday on Wednesday, 2nd September.
Elders and Managers Joint Council is not meeting this coming week but rather on Wednesday, 9th September.
Regarding Christmas 2026 (already!) Mersey Synod are inviting submissions / drawings with a suitable Christmas theme, from local churches for their 2026 Christmas Card. More details are on the leaflet at the back of the Church.
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 as soon appropriate. The composite Church order needs to be placed with Mersey Synod by 20th September.
Today is the deadline for submission of material for the September edition of the Messenger to the editor, Jenny Makepeace.
Our service next week, is at the usual time of 10.00am - a communion service - led by Tim.
Also today is advanced notice that the following Sunday- a fortnight today,13th September, we will hold our Annual Church Meeting during the service. The main item will be the presentation by our Treasurer Andy Doyle of the 2025 Accounts for approval. Please do make every effort to attend as this is your opportunity to hear about Church matters, particularly our finances.
Tea and coffee will be served after the 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.
