St. Andrew's with Castle Gate United Reformed Church

Sep

2026

Promotion Sunday

Our service today (13th October) was our Junior Church Promotion Sunday this year when we note those who are moving departments and rededicate our Junior Church leaders and helpers.

Thirteen children and young people moved up to their new departments and received a book as a gift to mark the occasion. Five young people officially left the Youth Group (having reached the end of the school year in which they had their 18th birthday) and were given a book token. We send each of the best wishes for this next step in their lives.

Sep

2026

Baptism

The Rev’d Geoffrey Clarke, Moderator of the East Midlands Synod of the URC, led our service on 6th September when worship included the baptism of Lois – a very happy occasion.

The service also marked the Season of Creation and culminated in the celebration of Holy Communion.

Aug

2026

Prayer – When Floods Come and Signs Fall

The United Reformed Church has shared this prayer, by the Revd Dr Susan Durber, as we hear news of the devastating floods in Nepal and of people injured at a Church festival in West Sussex:

O God, 
when floods come and signs fall, 
when there is no news of those we love 
and communications fail, 
when we wait with fear and worry 
and wonder why such things can happen 
to pilgrims and worshippers, 
to the faithful and the joyful - 
come close to us and hold us, 
and leave us ready to help or give or grieve, 
as our hearts chime with yours, 
Amen.

Aug

2026

A prayer from the URC for everyone awaiting exam results

O God of every good gift,
calm anxious minds,
help all who are longing for,
and all who are dreading,
the coming results:
that they may find peace
and an ability to trust in You for all that follows.
In Your loving kindness help all those waiting
to find resilience where there is disappointment,
and joy when dreams have been fulfilled.
We thank You for teachers, lecturers, and for students’ hard work.
As next steps are discerned,
remind us all that our worth is not found in certificates
but in Your great love for us. Amen.

Jul

2026

Commissioning

On Sunday 12th July 2026, it was with great pleasure that our congregation witnessed and participated in the commissioning of Derek Graham, our member and Elder, as a Locally Recognised Worship Leader.

The service was led by Mark Hodgson (Synod Lay Preaching Commissioner) and the Rev’d David Featonby (former Convenor of the Synod Lay Ministry Group) took part in the act of commissioning.

May

2026

Christian Aid Week appeal

As part of this Christian Aid Week, StAwCG is supporting families facing hunger in Nairobi.

Parents like Fridah are growing food in small city spaces so their children can eat. With tools, seeds and training, families can plan for the future.

Please give what you can this Christian Aid Week.

https://caw.christianaid.org.uk/envelope-2026/stawcg-christian-aid-week-2026

Apr

2026

Ecumenical Walk of Witness 2026

The Walk of Witness on Good Friday 2026 was very well attended.

Christians of many denominatins gathered at Nottingham RC Cathedral for a short service before walking together to the Market Square where, accompanied by Salvation Army band members, we sang together Were you there when they crucified my Lord. The gathering then proceeded to St. Mary’s in the Lace Market where there was a concluding act of worship.

Leaders of the Roman Catholic, Anglican, Methodist, Salvation Army, United Reformed Church, Lutheran Church in Great Britain and black-led churches were represented and participated.

Mar

2026

Holy Week services and events 2026

Thank you to everyone who helped plan and lead our Holy Week and Easter services and events this year, and to all who attended:

Our Palm Sunday service was led by our drama group, The Goldsmith Players, who shared a dramatic presentation of the Passion, using a script adapted from the Gospels of Matthew and John.

Mark Hodgson lead our Tenebrae Service on Maundy Thursday and our Service of the Nails on Good Friday.

The choir led our Service of Readings and Music for Good Friday which included the Lloyd Larson cantata Worthy is the Lamb.

Worship celebrating Easter Day was led by the Revd David Featonby and was preceded by an Easter Breakfast.

Thank you to all those who helped prepare for and/or clear up after our communion services and the Easter Breakfast as well as to all those who helped to decorate the church with flowers for Easter Day.

Mar

2026

100th birthday

It was a pleasure to mark the 100th birthday of our member, David, this Sunday and a joy that he was joined by members of his family on this special day.

Congratulations, David, and happy birthday!

Feb

2026

Nottingham Light Night 2026

Thank you to everyone who joined us on Friday 6th February for and evening enterainment and food… and thank you for braving the wet weather to make it such a successful evening.

Thank you to all the musicians who gave their talents free for the evening and to everyone who helped prepare and decorate the church, cooked and baked, served refreshments, acted as stewards and guides during the evening and cleared up afterwards.

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