15/04/2026
Dear friends,
Please find attached the notice sheet for Sunday 19th April 2026 Everyone is welcome to our morning worship be led by Andrew Hirst at 10.30am. Refreshments will be served after the service.
Collect or special prayer
God our saviour,
look on this wounded world
in pity and in power;
hold us fast to your promises of peace
won for us by your Son,
our Saviour Jesus Christ.
Amen
Reflection
Parkstone United Reformed Church sends you their greetings and good wishes. You are encouraged to use the following words for your personal reflection. It is our hope that they will be a source of encouragement for you.
The day the Lord created hope was probably the same day He created spring.
Bernard Williams.
Should you wish to find out more about the church or access other resources to reflect more deeply on these words, please contact the Church Office by phone (01202 733580) or email ([email protected])
Team Meeting – 28th April at 10.30am
Elders Meeting – 2nd May at 10.30am
Quiet Contemplation. The Service of Contemplative Prayer with Rev James starts at 10.30am in the middle classroom. Everyone is welcome to join us. No session 8th April
Rev James will be leading an Agape meal, 1st Wednesday of the month, next one is 1st April 2026. then on 29th April
Bible Book club . Wednesday 11am-12 noon, in the Middle Classroom led by Rev James Whately. No session 8th April
From 15th April Rev James is looking to start a ‘Light Alpha Course’. This is particularly for people who may want to become church members, but open to everyone. This will replace of Bible Book club.
Zambian guest visit to Parkstone.
Moderator Michael and Whiteson Chenge, his guest will be visiting Parkstone URC on Wednesday 29th April. They will be here for our prayers and Agape meal at 10.30am. You are welcome to join them and meet them and stay for community lunch.
Christian Faith Course starting 29th April—10th June 11am– 12.15pm Led by Rev James Whately in the Middle Classroom
The Parkstone Faith Course
Wednesday 11.00am - 12.15pm
Middle Classroom
Led by Rev James Whately (Minister Parkstone URC)
m: 07936902554
e: [email protected]
Creator, Saviour and Sustainer
Introduction
29th April
1 Faith or Fiction?
What is ‘faith’
What does it mean to ‘believe’
The Creator
6th May
2 Back to the beginning
Exploring faith in the One God
Judaism, Christianity, Islam - a common heritage
13th May
3 The Bible - The Book or The Story
What is ‘scripture’?
God’s Salvation History
Two Testaments - reading Jesus
The Saviour
20th May
4 The Teacher
The person and life of Jesus of Nazareth
Fully human, fully Divine
27th May
5 A Disciple and Follower
What it means to have Faith in Jesus Christ and to follow him
The Sustainer
3rd June
6 Breath of God
The Holy Spirit
Inspiration and life
10th June
7 Faith-filled friends
Living a faith-filled life modelled on Jesus
The world-wide community of Jesus - the Church
Church Membership
17th June
CM 1 - Baptism and Confirmation
Church Membership - What it entails, why it matters.
24th June
CM 2 - Commitment and Cost
What Membership at PURC means in practice.
Following Jesus every day - is it right for you?
Activities for Children - Please let others know
Please contact our children's and families worker Catherine on 07486375104 or [email protected] for further information or to book your space.
Link on the church website https://parkstoneurc.co.uk/
Explorers Returns on 19th April
Explores is our Sunday children's church aimed at primary school age children. We explore different bible stories and celebrations though craft, song, prayer, reading and activities.
We begin in the church and then move to the cafe space and begin exploring together. Parents / carers must attend the church service.
Regenerate is an inter-generational group with a meal and activities such as crafts and board games. It has started and is on the 1st and 3rd Monday of each month from 4-6pm for families and older members of our community suggested donations £2 per family. On Hold at the moment
Messy church Monday 27th April 2026 4-6pm
Food donation appeal from the Poole Pantry
Please spread the info among your friends/ contacts and help us if you can.
We are looking for contacts to people with home- grown food (people having allotments, gardens, who would be interested in providing us with some surplus food)
If you know some food suppliers who would be interested in working with us, please let us know.
Thank you to all those who have donated they are very much appreciated we would be grateful for your spare ambient food; stuff we are particularly short of is:
UHT milktinned meat/fishrice pudding/ custardbaked beanstinned fruitsbiscuitsPastaRiceCerealsPorridge oats
Please feel free to donate in box in foyer of church, which is open Pantry times/when classes on as well as Sunday.
Community Meals this week
On Wednesday 8th April, a light lunch will be available. We restart serving the community meals on Friday 10th April..
The Living room—(Church Sanctuary)
The Café area is open Monday, Wednesday and Friday 10am-2pm. Hot drinks and cakes (often home-baked) are available at no charge, though donations are welcome. Have a chat, join in with our activities or bring your own.
See separate monthly sheet for activities, crafts and talks.
The Pantry is open Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 11.45am-1.15pm.
Community Fridge 11.45am-1.15pm (Overflow or short date stock. Free to everyone.
Community Meal 12.15pm- 1.30pm (a two-course home-cooked community meal available for a suggested donation £5-£8.
Poole Bank satellite location (“We are now a satellite point for Poole Food Bank. We can issue e-vouchers and we give emergency food parcels. Please contact us if you are struggling. There are criteria for emergency support from the Food Bank, but we can provide emergency food from our own stocks and you may also want to join Poole Pantry.”)
Prayers before Pantry time
Just to let you know that on Monday, and Friday, prior to opening the Pantry to members, there is a chance to meet up for a prayer/ quiet reflection in the church. We gather around 11.40am, please feel free to grab a cup of drink, and join us. Wednesday is at 10.30am downstairs in the middle classroom
Art Group is on Monday and Friday from 10.30am-12 noon in the main church. All are welcome. Speak to Karen for more details
Meditation Practice has started again. The next one is on Friday 10th April then 24th April from 10.30-11.30am in the community room For more details contact Imelda Herrero [email protected] Tel: 07962 942900.
TIA CHI for pantry members
Roberts is no longer available on a Friday morning, however those participants can join his beginners class every Friday afternoon 4:30pm to 5:30pm in the church or in Broadstone on a Thursday afternoon. Please speak to Robert direct for more details. www.elemental-taichi.co.uk or [email protected] or mobile 07915083301
Boules game at Ashley Cross green with Mark every Friday at 2.45pm.please check before leaving with Mark (07980002676) if weather wet just in case of cancellation. Restarting 10 April
Curling at Willow Park on 2nd Thursday of the month, 14th May 2026 –2pm
Bingo at Willow Park now on 3rd Thursday of the month. 21st May at 2pm
Coffee morning Willow park 4th Friday of the month 24th April at 10am
Self-Care and Wellbeing Course.
We are partnering with Poole Community Exchange to offer a 12 session self-care and well-being course, which includes:
Guided meditationMindfulness activitiesHealthy eating5 Pathways to well-beingNature connectionPlease see poster attached and on the Parkstone URC website
Limousine trip on Thursday 21st April 9:30 to 3:00pm up to 12 spaces Lyndhurst or Dorchester depending on weather .
There is a coffee morning and chat with Yeatmans funeral directors on Friday 10th April and Monday 20th April in the main church from 11.30am-1pm.
Spring Lunchtime Recitals at St. Aldhelm’s Church on Tuesdays between 1.10-1.50pm; April 21st and 28th. Light lunch refreshments from 12.30; free admission; retiring collection
Hilfield Friary, Hilfield, Dorchester DT2 7BE
Next trip is on Tuesday 5th May
Leaving PURC at 9am, take a packed lunch, cost £5-£10 donation to Hilfield. Plus, donation for transport if you want a lift. Speak to Mark for more details.
Edmondsham House –22nd April leaving here at 1.45pm-6pm £5, plus refreshment, transport available- speak to Mark or Aneta
Social Group - 14th April—Shar of Persia 7.30pm
Live Well Dorset- NHS Free Health Check- Friday 24th April between 10am-1.15pm in the Middle Classroom; booking essential- details on the poster
The first heath check will begin at 1000 and will last 45 minutes; closing at 1400. This will allow for 5 appointments in total.
Appointments are booked via the website, pending eligibility criteria is met.
https://www.livewelldorset.co.uk/healthcare-professionals/nhs-health-checks/
You can book a slot as well by Calling FREE OF CHARGE 0800 840 1628 Monday - Friday 9am - 6:30pm. Posters displayed on site for more info.
The criteria to have a health check is being aged between 40-74, registered with a GP in Dorset or living in Dorset and registered with a GP elsewhere, haven't had a health check in the last five years, and not aware of having any cardiovascular conditions including diabetes, high blood pressure, or high cholesterol.
Have a great week
God bless
Verity Brayshaw
Admin
PURC Email: [email protected]
The NHS Health Check is a free check-up of your overall health. LiveWell Dorset is supporting local GPs and pharmacies to deliver these checks with a new mobile community service targeting people who are most at risk of developing health conditions.
