Fenstanton United Reformed Church
A brief history
In the year 1874 the foundation stone was laid
for the new Congregational Church building in Fenstanton, (prior to
that date the Congregationalists and the Baptists had shared a
building), and it was officially opened in 1875.
It's life as a Congregational Church continued until 1972 when, with
other Congregational Churches in England and Wales, it joined the
Presbyterian Church of England to form the United Reformed Church.
In 1983 the Church started a new chapter in its life when it joined
with the Free Church in St. Ives and the Houghton Chapel Retreat to
form the St. Ives Group of Churches.
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In 1998 it was discovered that the Church floor, and in particular the joists under the floor, had wet rot.
The cost of repairing and maintaining both the Church building and the
former manse, next door, was now beyond our means. This was a
devastating blow.
In the weeks and months that followed much time was spent in thinking,
discussion and prayer as we tried to discover what our vision for the
Church was and how God was leading us.
Throughout this time we held onto our convictions that we would deal
with the problems and continue our witness in the village.
The sale of the former manse helped towards the cost of an exciting
redevelopment project which has resulted in a welcoming and versatile
building, which is not only used for Christian worship, but also
provides space and facilities for various community groups.
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Worship
We meet together at 09.30am every Sunday and Holy Communion
is celebrated on the second Sunday in the month.
In addition, on various occasions throughout the year we also hold
special services to which folk from around the village are specifically
invited.
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Activities
The Open Door
The Open Door meets on alternate Tuesday mornings from 10.00am.
Anyone is welcome to drop in for a cuppa and a friendly chat.
The Open Door gives people a chance to get together, whatever their age; to meet new people, and to make new friends.
2nd Fenstanton Brownies
The Brownies meet on a Wednesday evening - 5pm to 6.30pm (term time only).
Girls may join Brownies at the age of 7 (if there are spaces) and continue until their 10th birthday.
At Brownies we do many activities, making things, having fun out of
doors,keeping healthy, cooking, entertaining, working on badges - all
to the best of our ability - and learn to work in small groups.
We also attend Church services on special occasions and join in functions where we promote Guiding.
We are always looking for new Guiders and helpers for our weekly meetings.
If you are interested, or if you would like your daughters name to be put on the waiting list please contact Brown Owl on 01480 464939.
Fenstanton Knitters and Natters.
We started this group in November 2007, with just 9
people, we now have 28 people plus at least 12 people that knit for us at
home.
We meet fortnightly on a Tuesday at 10-00-11-30am,
and knit garments and blankets for charity.
Our charities are: Bonnie Babies, Hinchingbrooke
Special Care Unit (premature babies), Sailors Society Woolie Hats, Kosovo- blankets and jumpers and cardigans
etc., Age Concern- Bobble hats,- for sale in Sainsburys
on their Innocents drinks in November. We joined WWKIP (World Wide Knit in Public Day) in
June at St Ives Library, and also met up with a knitting group in Bar
Hill.
If you would like to join us just come along to our
next meeting, where you will be made welcome.
The Men’s Christian Fellowship Saturday Breakfast.
These interdenominational fellowship breakfasts are
open to all men from Fenstanton, Hilton and surrounding towns and villages.
They are held on the second Saturday of each month at the URC church in Chequer
Street, Fenstanton, from 9 am to approximately 10.30 am. The breakfast and
fellowship are interactive with a member leading worship including a Bible
reading and a second person making a presentation on an agreed subject which is
then discussed. The Fellowship is ideal for Christian men and also men who are
looking to learn more about God. For further information please contact John
Deeks on 01480 468718 or john.deeks@ntlworld.com
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