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 Dalton United Reformed Church is on Market Street, which is the main street through this historic town.Please click here for a link to streetmap.co.ukThe minister with pastoral charge for this church is the Rev. Ron Wilson. Ring him on 01229 465061 if you want to arrange a wedding, baptism etc. Rev Ann Hufton is the Associate Minister. About the United Reformed Church (URC)The URC was formed in 1972 by the union of the Congregational Church in England and Wales and the Presbyterian Church of England. In 1981 it entered into a further union with the Re-formed Churches of Christ and in the year 2000 with the Congregational Union of Scotland. We are a church which is committed to working towards unity with other Christian denominations. The URC in Dalton is part of Churches Together in Dalton and works particularly closely with Dalton Methodist Church in Wellington Street, holding occasional joint services and celebrations with them.The small, friendly congregation of this church invites you to join themAt Worship Sundays, 10.30 am, with activities for children at the same time. Communion is celebrated weekly and all are invited to join in. The 3rd Sunday of the month is All-Age Worship. The 1st Sunday of the month at 6.30 pm is the ecumenical service, Prayer and Praise. The church has disabled access, a loop system, and large print materials available at services.At the Bible Study Tuesdays during term time at 10 am, an informal study in the home of a member. At the Prayer Group Fridays at 2.15 pm, a time of prayer for others in the home of a member. The Christian Women’s Fellowship This is held on the 3rd Wednesday of each month (except July and August) at 7.30 pm in the church. A varied programme of invited speakers. A warm welcome awaits those who wish to join us. Meetings will resume on September 17th. Other events held at the churchCoffee Mornings Most Saturday mornings, 9.30 to 11.30 in the church hall, organised by churches, schools and charitable groupsChurch coffee morning July 5th 9.45 to 11.30am Tickets 40p NewsAt the Synod meeting attended by our Minister, there was hope of a Cumbria District in which the churches moved closer together and got to know each other better. At the Bible Society stall in Dalton’s Medieval Market, children enjoyed using old fashioned pens to write texts from the Bible. Our coffee mornings raised funds for several Church and Community Groups. Members of our church collected £649.37 towards Dalton’s Christian Aid Week total. Forthcoming Dates: Coffee Mornings to support Network have been organised so far for the following dates: Thursday 31st July - Beacon Hill Saturday 9th August - at Dalton URC, hosted by E Pears & M Dawson. District Summer Event - 16th July, 2pm at Grange-over-Sands Methodist Church, theme - Journeying with God. For more details about the church, or any of the above, please contact Rev Ron Wilson Other events in the Pastorate / CircuitYou are invited to:-Local Preachers’ Refresher Sessions All meetings start at 7:30 p.m. and aim to finish at or before 9:00 p.m. This year, we are looking at the Minor Prophets. The two remaining sessions are: 22/7/2008: led by John Sheldon at 19 Carlton Avenue on Micah 16/9/2008: led by Bob Mantle at Dalton on Amos (please note change of date). A Grand Charity Concert will take place in Trinity Church Centre on Friday July 25th at 7:00p.m. featuring:- Barry Scott A STAGE and RADIO Singer from Blackpool with mainly Popular Songs & Ballads of the 1950’s and 60’s. Jessie Conway (MEZZO SOPRANO) Competition Award Winner at this years South Cumbria Music Festival and nominee in this years forthcoming Keldwyth Singers Award. Askam School Flute Group A most entertaining group on Flute and Piano, and winners of “Music Makers” class at this years South Cumbria Music Festival. Admission £4, tickets and information from 827199 or 829495 All proceeds to be divided equally between St. Mary's’ Hospice and Lebone House African Aids Orphans. |