We are a Church of all ages, backgrounds and experiences seeking and sharing God’s love and purpose in our local community and throughout the world.
We try to follow the example of Jesus Christ in the whole of life.
We celebrate diversity; pursue justice and aim to show acceptance for one another.
We have monthly charity collections for local, national, and international charities.
We regularly support local food banks.
The United Reformed Church
Historically, United Reformed Churches are a union of English Presbyterian and the Congregational Churches in England, Scotland and Wales.
In practice, the church membership, through its Elders, has the responsibility for the vision and administration of the church under God’s guidance.
The Minister and Elders provide pastoral care for church members, friends and associates.
Churches Together in St Albans
There are over 30 churches in the CTSA grouping, giving the opportunity for all denominations to share faith, friendship, fellowship and forums. For information about current events, visit www.ctstalbans.org.uk.
Heartland Group
Heartland is the name adopted by the group of churches which has been recognised as a formal Local Area Group reporting to Thames North Synod. The churches which make up the Heartland Group are divided into 3 Clusters as follows:
St Albans:
St Albans URC – Homewood, St Albans URC – Greenwood
Dunstable & Luton:
St Katherine’s (Dunstable), Newland (Luton)
Welwyn:
Welwyn Garden City, Harpenden, Wheathampstead , Panshanger LEP
South St Albans Churches
South St Albans Churches is an ecumenical group involving four local churches, as follows:-
St Albans United Reformed Church – Greenwood
St Bartholomew’s Catholic Church
St Stephen’s Parish Church
St Julian’s Parish Church
Churches Together In Marshalswick (CTM)
CTM is an ecumenical grouping involving six local churches, as follows:-
St Albans United Reformed Church – Homewood
Marshalswick Baptist Free Church
Marshalswick Mass Centre
The Parish Church of St Leonards, Sandridge
The Parish Church of St Mary, Marshalswick
The Parish Church of St Saviour
The group share worship on a regular basis, 5-6 times each year, as well as marking such events as Christian Aid Week, The Week of Prayer for Christian Unity and Lent. There are also occasional social gatherings. These activities enable us to come together and share our faith with those from other traditions, valuing our unity and diversity.