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On Sunday 12th July 2026, Churches Together in Eastcote held our AGM in the shady back garden of St Lawrence Church, Bridle Road.
We received the Chair's and Treasurer's reports and took part in a short service on the theme of "Finding Peace and Choosing Hope" to link with the United Nations' International Day of Hope. The service was followed by refreshments and an activity to reflect our theme. We made cards and displays on peace and hope which we could take away and share with others. We were very grateful to St Lawrence's for their generous hospitality, and to Sue Cobb who resourced and led the creative activity. Thank you to all who support our work and joint mission. The prayer and poem offer a flavour of our service and we hope will be of interest to those visiting our site. Jane Inglese - Chair, Churches Together in Eastcote |
The prayer of St Francis de Sales:
Be at peace. Do not look forward in fear to the changes of life; rather, look to them with full hope as they arise. God, whose very own you are, will deliver you from out of them. He has kept you hitherto, and He will lead you safely through all things; and when you cannot stand it, God will bury you in His arms. Do not fear what may happen tomorrow; the same everlasting Father who cares for you today will take care of you then and every day. He will either shield you from suffering, or give you unfailing strength to bear it. Be at peace, and put aside all anxious thoughts and imagination. Prayer from 2026 CTE AGM |
Whispers of Peace based on a poem by William Wordsworth
In stillest hush of morning's light, Where doves take wing in gentle flight, There lives a hope, so calm, so true— A world reborn in skies of blue. No clash of swords, no cries of war, Just open hearts and unlocked doors. Where hands once clenched now softly meet, And strangers greet on quiet streets. Peace is not just the end of strife, But kindness woven into life. A song that's sung in every land, By voices joined, not to command. It blooms where justice dares to grow, Where winds of empathy still blow. A dream we share of sacred arts— To build a world with gentler hearts. |
During Lent 2026 CTE ran two discussion groups which were attended by 24 people. The course was "Life Attitudes" by Robert Warren and Sue Mayfield, and focused on The Beatitudes. Over 5 weeks we were able to deepen our understanding of the Beatitudes and learned how we could bring them into our daily lives, by practising humility, seeking God's help, praying for justice and adjusting our thinking in response to events in our world. Those who attended the groups found this a useful and inspirational course, and benefited from hearing from others about their experiences and ideas.
On 16th December 2025 Churches Together in Eastcote held their annual United Carol Service at St Thomas More Church. Our three member churches made wonderful contributions to the service through singing and poetry, and afterwards we enjoyed convivial refreshments. A collection was taken up for The Passage, a charity working with homeless people in central London.
30th Anniversary Celebrations 2023
In early July CTE celebrated 30 years of friendship and collaboration among the churches in Eastcote. We had an afternoon service, AGM and tea in the lovely garden behind St Lawrence Church, and were delighted to welcome people who have been involved with CTE over the decades. We are so grateful to everyone who has supported us over the last 30 years and we now look forward to continuing our work together. See the Chair's report below, photos to follow. You can see a few prayers from the service on the homepage. 
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