URC Mid Somerset Group

The latest (September) issue of Link is now available to view or download from the  'THE LINK' page of this website.  Scroll to the bottom of the page to find it, as new issues are added at the foot of the page.

We joined the Wells congregation on 23rd August for their regular Sunday morning service, led by Rev Rowena Francis, on the theme of Peter - rock and key-holder.  The service combined a live congregation and a Zoom congregation, and worked well, although numbers were down on normal in both MSG and Wells, probably due to holidays. A full recording of the service is available from the 'SERVICES' page of this web site, as are most previous services recorded since lockdown. We hope to continue to provide recordings for those who can't join us for the service itself when more churches open up their premises for worship next month.

On 16th August at Street URC, the Group Service was the first service since lockdown. Led by Rev Tim Richards, with the Moderator, Rev Ruth Whitehead, preaching (and teaching us 'Sing Hosanna' in BSL!) it was well supported by those able to travel safely. Unfortunately, it wasn't possible to simultaneously broadcast the live service by Zoom, so it was all recorded, and the resulting video is now available on the 'SERVICES' page of this website. It was a great treat to hear Tom playing the organ, piano and clarinet (not all at the same time!), and it greatly added to the enjoyment of everyone there. In spite of the restrictions of social distancing - face masks, spaced out seating, no coffee  or conversations and no hymn singing or responsive prayers, everyone was pleased to see some sense of normality returning to church life, and we pretty much reached the expected capacity of the building. Thanks to all the team at Street for the efforts they put in to make this p...

Rev Tim Richards led the service from Curry Rivel on Sunday 2nd August and you can view or download the recording by visiting the 'SERVICES' page of this website and following the instructions there. Next Sunday, we shall again be joining Wells United Church for a service of celebration as they are moving back into their church. Details will be circulated to those who normally attend our services.