‘Again, you have heard that it was said to those of ancient times, “You shall not swear falsely, but carry out the vows you have made to the Lord.” But I say to you, Do not swear at all, either by heaven, for it is the throne of God, or by the earth, for it […]
URC Daily Devotion Thursday, 30 October 2025
St Matthew 5: 31 – 32 Jesus said: ‘It was also said, “Whoever divorces his wife, let him give her a certificate of divorce.” But I say to you that anyone who divorces his wife, except on the ground of unchastity, causes her to commit adultery; and whoever marries a divorced woman commits adultery. Reflection These […]
URC Daily Devotion Wednesday, 29 October 2025
Wednesday, 29 October 2025 St Matthew 5: 27 – 30 ‘You have heard that it was said, “You shall not commit adultery.” But I say to you that everyone who looks at a woman with lust has already committed adultery with her in his heart. If your right eye causes you to sin, tear it […]
URC Daily Devotion Tuesday 28th October 2025
St Matthew 5: 21 – 26 ‘You have heard that it was said to those of ancient times, “You shall not murder”; and “whoever murders shall be liable to judgement.” But I say to you that if you are angry with a brother or sister, you will be liable to judgement; and if you insult […]
URC Daily Devotion Monday 27th October 2025
St Matthew 5: 17 – 20 ‘Do not think that I have come to abolish the law or the prophets; I have come not to abolish but to fulfil. For truly I tell you, until heaven and earth pass away, not one letter, not one stroke of a letter, will pass from the law until […]
Sunday Worship 26 October 2025
Today’s service is led by the Revd Adam Payne Welcome Good morning. My name is Adam Payne. I am the minister at Godalming United Church in beautiful Surrey. And I am honoured that you are joining with us today for worship wherever you are in the country or the world. Let’s begin our time of […]
URC Daily Devotion 25 October 2025
St Matthew 5: 14 – 16 Jesus said: ‘You are the light of the world. A city built on a hill cannot be hidden. No one after lighting a lamp puts it under the bushel basket, but on the lampstand, and it gives light to all in the house. In the same way, let your […]
URC Daily Devotion 24 October 2025
St Matthew 5: 13 ‘You are the salt of the earth; but if salt has lost its taste, how can its saltiness be restored? It is no longer good for anything, but is thrown out and trampled under foot. Reflection What a strange thing for Jesus to say, equating people with a small, grainy chemical, […]
Daily Devotion for Thursday 23rd October 2025
St Matthew 5: 1 – 12 When Jesus saw the crowds, he went up the mountain; and after he sat down, his disciples came to him. Then he began to speak, and taught them, saying: ‘Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.‘Blessed are those who mourn, for they will […]
URC Daily Devotion 22 October 2025
22 October 2025 St Matthew 4: 23 – 24 Jesus went throughout Galilee, teaching in their synagogues and proclaiming the good news of the kingdom and curing every disease and every sickness among the people. So his fame spread throughout all Syria, and they brought to him all the sick, those who were afflicted with […]