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About Crosby URC...
Crosby Congregational Church was formed in 1885 to serve the growing population of Blundellsands and Great Crosby. Plans were drawn up for a church building and schoolrooms but due to financial constraints only the schoolroom, the present hall, was furnished as a church with seating for 300 people. Over the next 10 years the church grew and, when congregations of between 200 and 300 were the norm, it was decided that it was time to build what is now the present church.
The foundation stone was laid on 22nd May 1897 by Mr A Brown Paton, a member of the church, and the first service in the church's new home was held on 15th September 1898.
In 1972, the Congregational and Presbyterian Churches united to form the United Reformed Church.
At a church meeting on the 22nd October 1918 it was decided to grant permission to dance to the men.
The proposal to extend this to include ladies of the congregation was not accepted!
NB: Things have changed since then!!
Today, the administration, worship, and life of Crosby URC reflects its rich heritage.
We baptise both children and adults as a means of entry into both the wider universal church and the local congregation.
Children play an important part in the life of the church and in helping us to discover more of God. During each service, we spend 25 minutes together before the children leave for their own time of worship together. A creche is available for the very young.
Together, the minister and elders of the church are charged with the pastoral oversight of the church, whilst all members accept the responsibility for the mission of the church.
The worship of the church is firmly based around an acceptance of the Bible as the living word of God.
The congregation express their gratitude to God through the singing of hymns and songs, both ancient and modem, helped by an organ and music group. We learn together through the preaching of God's word and we draw strength through the prayers we offer to God.
For many in the church the sacrament of Holy Communion,
where we remember the Last Supper of our Lord Jesus Christ, when he broke bread to symbolise the breaking of his body, and shared wine
to symbolise the offering of his life for all,
is the occasion when they sense God close. The holy meal of communion is open to all who love the Lord. Children prepare to join in communion in the first year of their attendance at Secondary School.
In all this our aim is simple:
To praise God, to explore God, and to help others to discover the joy of faith in God.
Sunday 1O.3Oam with Creche & Junior church
Holy Communion on the first Sunday of the month
Early Communion at 9.30a.m. on the third Sunday of each month
Friday afternoon : Praise and Play - an informal service for pre-school children and their parents and carers
Aims For The Future
To be faithful to God.
To continue to tell people about the love of God.
To show the love of God in our life as a church.
To be faithful to God
To continue to tell people about the love of God
To show the love of God in our life as a church
The Storykeepers
A children's club held at 12pm on a Sunday following worship. Children watch & discuss Bible-based videos, do crafts, play games, and have lunch. The simple lunch is open to children and adults.
Praise and Play
An informal weekday act of worship and play for pre-school toddlers.
The Enrichment Group
A weekday evening Bible study and prayer group.
Mondays: Beaver Scouts
Mondays: The Mill Group
A monthly ladies' meeting with guest speakers.
Wednesdays: Ladies Fellowship
An informal weekday meeting for ladies.
Thursdays: Pram Club
An afternoon meeting for young mothers and carers.
Fridays: Youth Club
PLUS - Occasional social events throughout the year.
Many other organisations use our premises:
Line Dancing : Tuesdays 1.15pm to 3 pm
Karate : Tuesdays 7.30pm to 9pm
Tai Chi : Wednesdays 7.30pm to 9.30pm
Karate : Thursdays 7.00pm to 8.00pm
Keep Fit : Friday 10am to 11.00am
Vermount Pre School Group : Monday to Friday mornings during School Terms
ALSO : Monthly Antique Fairs, Charity Jumble Sales, Book Fairs, Annual Charity Art Show etc.