Maldon United Reformed Church

Reflections at the foot of the cross
2024-03-29 19:30 - 20:30 (Europe/London) | Maldon United Reformed Church, Market Hill, Maldon, Essex, CM9 4PZ, United Kingdom
Join us for a quiet and reflective service for Good Friday.

This thoughtful act of worship will be led by our Minister the Rev Anne Sardeson.

Please note there will not be refreshments after this service.

Good Friday Walk of Witness
2024-03-29 09:00 - 11:00 | Essex
Churches together in Maldon has organised the annual Good Friday Walk of Witness, when Christians from all of the town’s churches will join together to walk silently through the High Street behind the cross. All are very welcome to join.

The morning begins with refreshments at the Catholic Church, Victoria Road, from 9am followed by a short service at 9.30am.

The procession will depart from the Catholic Church at 10am and will conclude with a short service outside All Saints church around 10.30am.

The road will be closed and there are marshalls for safety.

Morning worship led by the Rev Anne Sardeson
2024-03-24 10:30 - 11:30 | Maldon United Reformed Church, Market Hill, Maldon, Essex, CM9 4PZ, United Kingdom
Are you ready to wave those palm leaves (or at least talk about them)?

Our Minister the Rev Anne Sardeson talks about the message of Palm Sunday.

The service lasts around an hour and refreshments are served after the service.

Morning worship led by Maria J Y Lee
2024-03-17 10:30 - 11:30 | Maldon United Reformed Church, Market Hill, Maldon, Essex, CM9 4PZ, United Kingdom
We continue our series of services during Lent, with the message brought to us this week by Minister-in-training Maria J Y Lee.

The service lasts around an hour and refreshments are served afterwards.

The TLC Ensemble – string/woodwind
2024-03-14 13:00 - 14:00 | Maldon United Reformed Church, Market Hill, Maldon, Essex, CM9 4PZ, United Kingdom
The group play popular light classical music which our audiences will recognise.

Mothering Sunday worship - led by Maria J Y Lee
2024-03-10 10:30 - 11:30 | Maldon United Reformed Church, Market Hill, Maldon, Essex, CM9 4PZ, United Kingdom
Come along and join Minister-in-training Maria for a service of worship for Mothering Sunday.

The service will last around an hour and refreshments are served afterwards.

Free Children's Easter Crafts Morning
2024-03-09 10:00 - 12:00 | Maldon URC Hall, Market Hill, Maldon, Essex, CM9 4PZ, United Kingdom
Come along and enjoy making Easter and Mothering Sunday crafts to take home.

The morning is suitable for children from toddlers to year 7.

Free crafts and free refreshments.

Please note, wear a jumper as our hall heating is currently awaiting repair!

Melodies for Memories
2024-03-05 14:30 - 15:30 | Maldon United Reformed Church, Market Hill, Maldon, Essex, CM9 4PZ, United Kingdom
A fun musical monthly activity for people living with dementia and their carers!

Familiar music is proven to unlock memories and promote wellbeing in those with Alzheimer’s and similar conditions.

In this monthly event, talented pianist and URC Singing Group leader Richard Maison invites you to join him for a sing-along, with favourite songs and tunes from the past.

Held every first Tuesday of the month, there is no need to book and the event is free. Just come along and join in!

Communion service led by the Rev Anne Sardeson
2024-03-03 10:30 - 11:30 | Essex
Our service this morning includes Communion, which everyone is welcome to join.

We serve gluten free bread and non-alcoholic juice so all can participate.

The service today is led by our Minister and will be followed by refreshments.

World Day of Prayer
2024-03-01 10:30 - 11:30 | Maldon United Reformed Church, Market Hill, Maldon, Essex, CM9 4PZ, United Kingdom
Everyone is welcome to join us for the Churches Together in Maldon celebration of World Day of Prayer.

Refreshments will be served at 10:00 before the service.

This year’s service has been prepared by women of the Philippines.

Morning worship led by the Rev Anne Sardeson and Maria J Y Lee
2024-02-25 10:30 - 11:30 | Maldon United Reformed Church, Market Hill, Maldon, Essex, CM9 4PZ, United Kingdom
Our morning worship for the Second Sunday of Lent is led by our Minister and trainee minister.

Come along and join us as we think about the approach of Easter and what it means to us.

The service lasts around an hour and refreshments are served afterwards.

Morning worship led by Maria J Y Lee
2024-02-18 10:30 - 11:30 | Essex
Trainee Minister Maria J Y Lee will lead our service this morning as we enter the season of Lent.

Is it just about giving up chocolate? Or is there more to this season of preparation?

The service will last around an hour and refreshments are served afterwards.

Morning worship led by the Rev Graham Blyth
2024-02-11 10:30 - 11:30 | Maldon United Reformed Church, Market Hill, Maldon, Essex, CM9 4PZ, United Kingdom
Morning worship today will be led by the Rev Dr Graham Blyth.

The service will last around an hour and refreshments are served afterwards.

Keepsake – recorders
2024-02-08 13:00 - 14:00 | Maldon United Reformed Church, Market Hill, Maldon, Essex, CM9 4PZ, United Kingdom
Sue Handscombe and Ed Sutton present a programme showcasing the recorder.

Melodies for Memories - Sing-along for people with dementia
2024-02-06 14:30 - 15:30 | Maldon United Reformed Church, Market Hill, Maldon, Essex, CM9 4PZ, United Kingdom
A fun musical monthly activity for people living with dementia and their carers!

Familiar music is proven to unlock memories and promote wellbeing in those with Alzheimer’s and similar conditions. In this new venture, talented pianist and URC Singing Group leader Richard Maison invites you to join him for a sing-along, with favourite songs and tunes from the past.

Join Richard and the team from Maldon District Dementia Friendly Community around the grand piano for a trip back in time, rolling back the years with familiar music.

There is no charge for this activity and no need to book, just turn up and join in.

We will have winter coats, blankets and twiddle muffs available to take home free of charge for those who would benefit from these.

Communion service - led by Maria J.Y. Lee
2024-02-04 10:30 - 11:30 | Maldon United Reformed Church, Market Hill, Maldon, Essex, CM9 4PZ, United Kingdom
Minister in training Maria J.Y. Lee will be leading this morning’s service, including Communion.

Everyone is welcome to join us, and we serve alcohol-free wine and gluten-free bread so no has to be left out!

Community in a Cup
2024-01-30 10:00 - 12:00 | Maldon United Reformed Church, Market Hill, Maldon, Essex, CM9 4PZ, United Kingdom
Everyone is welcome at Community in a Cup, in association with Longfields Medical Centre.

You’ll find a chance to chat and make new friends, try your hand at some crafts, and find out about the support that is available in the local community.

Admission is free and there are free refreshments. No need to book, just come along at any time during the session.

We have a coat rail and winter blankets, do help yourself!

Community in a Cup is generally held on the last Tuesday of the month.

Morning worship, led by Richard Maison
2024-01-28 10:30 - 11:30 | Maldon United Reformed Church, Market Hill, Maldon, Essex, CM9 4PZ, United Kingdom
Morning worship this morning is led by Richard Maison.

As Richard leads the URC Singing Group, expect some excellent singing this morning as well as a thoughtful message for the dark days of January.

Morning worship, led by the Rev Anne Sardeson
2024-01-21 10:30 - 11:30 | Maldon United Reformed Church, Market Hill, Maldon, Essex, CM9 4PZ, United Kingdom
Our worship today will be led by our minister, the Rev Anne Sardeson.

The service will last around an hour, and you can have a nice cup of tea afterwards!

Morning worship led by John Driver
2024-01-14 10:30 - 11:30 | Maldon United Reformed Church, Market Hill, Maldon, Essex, CM9 4PZ, United Kingdom
Join us for morning worship, led by nationally accredited lay preacher John Driver.

The service lasts around an hour and refreshments are served afterwards.

Adriana Cristea – violin
2024-01-11 13:00 - 14:00 | Maldon United Reformed Church, Market Hill, Maldon, Essex, CM9 4PZ, United Kingdom
Adriana will be featuring some opera arias arrangements, baroque, virtuoso, Romanian & Israeli music.

Communion service led by the Rev Anne Sardeson
2024-01-07 10:30 - 11:30 | Maldon United Reformed Church, Market Hill, Maldon, Essex, CM9 4PZ, United Kingdom
Our first morning service of the new year will include Communion, and lasts around an hour.

Communion features gluten-free bread and non-alcoholic wine (served in individual small cups).

All are welcome to join.

Melodies for Memories – Sing-along for people with Dementia
2024-01-02 14:30 - 15:30 | Maldon United Reformed Church, Market Hill, Maldon, Essex, CM9 4PZ, United Kingdom
A brand new monthly activity for people living with dementia and their carers!

Familiar music is proven to unlock memories and promote wellbeing in those with Alzheimer’s and similar conditions. In this new venture, talented pianist and URC Singing Group leader Richard Maison invites you to join him for a sing-along, with the focus on well-known and much-loved songs that will bring back fond memories.

Join Richard and the team from Maldon District Dementia Friendly Community around the grand piano to sing in the New Year, rolling back the years with familiar music.

There is no charge for this activity and no need to book, just turn up and join in.

Joint morning worship at the Salvation Army
2023-12-31 10:30 - 11:30 | Salvation Army Citadel, 12 Wantz Road, Maldon, CM9 5DE, United Kingdom
For our last service of 2023 we will be joining together in worship with our friends at the Salvation Army.

The service will take place at the Salvation Army church in Wantz Road. The venue is wheelchair accessible and all are assured of a very warm welcome. There will be no service in the URC today.

Fourth Sunday in Advent
2023-12-24 10:30 - 11:30 | Maldon United Reformed Church, Market Hill, Maldon, Essex, CM9 4PZ, United Kingdom
It’s Christmas Eve, so if you haven’t bought it, made it, cleaned it or iced it then it is probably too late! So take some time for a little calm, and come along and listen to the Rev Anne Sardeson’s Christmas message.

Our morning worship service will last around an hour and refreshments will be served after the service.

Take a moment out of your busy week to reflect on the reason behind all the celebrations!

Third Sunday in Advent
2023-12-17 10:30 - 11:30 | Essex
The Rev David Skipp will be leading our morning worship for the third Sunday in Advent, as Christmas draws nearer.

Expect some modern worship songs for Advent as we think about how to prepare ourselves for the season.

The service will last around an our and you are welcome to join us for refreshments afterwards.

Lunchtime Concert: Carols and Readings (piano and audience participation)
2023-12-14 13:00 - 14:00 | Maldon United Reformed Church, Market Hill, Maldon, Essex, CM9 4PZ, United Kingdom
This month’s Lunchtime Concert will be a celebration of Christmas with carols and readings – and a chance for audience participation.

Maldon Court Preparatory School Choir will be there to lead the singing of the traditional carols, and Richard Maison will be at the grand piano.

Join us from 12.15 for tea or coffee and a mince pie, and as always, you are welcome to bring your lunch. The carols will start at 1pm and finish by 2pm to fit in with office lunch break.

There will be a retiring donation in aid of CHESS Chelmsford Homeless Charity.

Maldon Lunchtime Concerts are organised by CHURCHES TOGETHER in MALDON, as part of their community programme.

Concerts start at 1pm on the second Thursday of the month at the United Reformed Church, Market Hill, Maldon, Essex (the church is on the right-hand side of Market Hill as you descend from the High Street). Coffee and tea are served from 12.15 pm onwards. The concerts received an international audience in 2017 reaching as far as the New York Post and beyond.

Please feel free to bring your lunch and to come and go as you wish. Full disabled access is available. The concerts are non-profit making; fees and costs are met by donations from the audience at the end of each performance.

We have a Steinway Model B grand piano which is used at our concerts together with the church’s video, lighting and sound facilities.

No entry fee or ticket required.

Second Sunday in Advent
2023-12-10 10:30 - 11:30 | Maldon United Reformed Church, Market Hill, Maldon, Essex, CM9 4PZ, United Kingdom
Our Minister, the Rev Anne Sardeson will be helping us to get ready for Christmas in our morning worship service for the Second Sunday of Advent.

The service will last around an hour and refreshments are served afterwards.

Free Children's Christmas Crafts
2023-12-09 10:00 - 12:00 | Maldon URC Hall, Market Hill, Maldon, Essex, CM9 4PZ, United Kingdom
It’s back! Our fantastic children’s craft event opens its doors again for lots of crafty, creative Christmas fun!

The event is suitable for children from toddlers to approximately year seven. Children aged five and under must be accompanied by an over-16 at all times. Older children can be left subject to numbers.

Arts and crafts are free, and there are free hot and cold drinks, mince pies and biscuits for participants and adults. Come along and make some special memories and take home Christmas items the kids have made to decorate your home!

There’s no need to book, just come along and join in for the whole session or drop in when you can!

Melodies for Memories - Sing-along for people with Dementia
2023-12-05 14:30 - 15:30 | Maldon United Reformed Church, Market Hill, Maldon, Essex, CM9 4PZ, United Kingdom
A brand new monthly activity for people living with dementia and their carers!

Familiar music is proven to unlock memories and promote wellbeing in those with Alzheimer’s and similar conditions. In this new venture, talented pianist and URC Singing Group leader Richard Maison invites you to join him for a sing-along, with the focus this month on familiar and much-loved carols.

Join Richard and the team from Maldon District Dementia Friendly Community around the grand piano for a trip to Christmas past, rolling back the years with familiar festive music.

There is no charge for this activity and no need to book, just turn up and join in.

For more information call 07940 23160 or email maldondistrictdfc.enquiry@gmail.com.
