WURC Centenary: 1907-2007
This year marks the 100th anniversary of the founding of the Wallington Congregational fellowship, which established its church on the Holmwood Gardens site now occupied by the merged Wallington URC. (The former Presbyterian fellowship at Christ Church celebrated its own centenary in the 1980s.)
To mark the occasion, we are holding a series of events throughout the year, starting with the Centenary Weekend on March 17/18. Further details will be available on this page as each event takes shape.
Saturday March 17: Centenary Exhibition in the Holmwood Hall, from 11.00 onwards. All welcome
Celebratory Tea at 15.00, followed by Centenary Service at 17.00 - preacher Rev Lesley Charlton, (Minister at Wallington 1983-97).
Because of limited space, this will be by invitation only - if you wish to attend please contact the Church Secretary
Sunday March 18: Morning Worship at 10.30 for old friends and new
Monday April 2 to Friday April 6: Holy Week Labyrinth service in the Church
Friday April 6: Good Friday Happening
Saturday May 12 / Sunday May 13: Family Party
Saturday June 16: Summer Fayre
July: (date to be decided) ”Songs of Praise” with Flower Festival
August: (date to be decided) Children’s Fun Day
Saturday September 15: Arts, Crafts & Hobbies Day
Saturday September 29: Harvest Supper and Barn Dance
Sunday September 30: Harvest Festival
Saturday October 6 / Sunday October 7: Girl Guides 70th Anniversary weekend
Saturday October 20: Centenary Concert
Saturday November 17: Christmas Fayre
Sunday December 16: Family Tea Party followed by Service of Nine Lessons & Carols
For further details please contact the Church Secretary