An Introduction to our Church

We are a United Reformed Church (URC). The URC was formed in 1972 from the Congregational and Presbyterian Churches. We are a mainstream protestant church, similar in many ways to the Methodists and Baptists. The reformed tradition believes that the Word of God, through the Bible and through God's Spirit, is our guide. It is a partnership between ministers and lay people (everybody else), all having equal access to God.

Our services are fairly informal and we welcome anyone who is seeking spiritual guidance or support. Parts of the service (Prayers and some hymns) are centred on the praise and worship of God and other parts (sermon/talk, Bible readings and some hymns) help us to understand God and how we should respond to Him and the world, with all its problems.

People are free to participate or not participate in any part of the service, according to their own beliefs and comfort zones.

Minister

Rev. Samantha White has been at Whiting Street since December 2006. She is also the minister of Long Melford URC, Sudbury URC and Cavendish URC.
She is married to Cecil, who is a university chaplain.
Sam works alongside Rev. David Dones who has responsibility for the UR churches in Claire, Wichhambrook, Stetchworth and Cheveley.
Samantha should be contacted regarding weddings and funerals etc.

Tel. 01284 753 104

Rev. Mary Playford has joined the team and works with Sam. Mary is part-time and can be contacted on 01449 711 798

For times of services click on 'services' in the menu.

Secretary
Mrs Gwynneth Tilley is our secretary and can be contacted for general enquiries.

Tel. 01284 705 814 email gmtilley@talktalk.net
Hall and Church Hire
Mrs Anne Freeman can answer questions on hiring our church or halls.
Tel. 01284 769 992

For charges etc. click on 'Hire' in the menu.