Staff and Leadership

Please find below an introduction to our church leaders and members of staff.


Minister: Rev Andrew Mudharara		Secreatary: Christine Thomas
Andrew is the minister of Hinckley and Daventry United reformed Churches. His ministry Commenced in July 2018 Telephone 01455 634398 / 07725 747936		I have been a member of the church for over 50 years and I am currently serving as an elder and as church secretary. I am involved in various aspects of church life including worship music and in supporting people (refugees, immigrants etc) in the International Friendship Centre. My interests are in music, art and researching my family history. Telephone 01455 448288

Elders		Family Worker: Rachel Cobb
The church elders are from a wide variety of ages and backgrounds.		I have been part of church all my life. I am actively involved in the Methodist Church, have been with the URC for 20 years and working as family worker for over 6 years. I love singing, theatre, family, friends and I love being alongside everyone in our community - working with the council, families, charity work, children's groups and serving God in whatever way I can. I love seeing people's lives change when they meet Jesus. I am always up for a new challenge - so please get in touch!! Telephone 07930 628011

Safeguarding Co-ordinator: Chris Sharrock		Outreach & Community: Paul Wake
More details on Chris will be available soon however if you would like to contact her, please call the family worker who will put you in touch .		I spent most of my life as a committed atheist until the Lord called me in my 40s. My life experience has been varied to say the least including serving at sea, night club bouncer and professional contact sports (playing & coaching) in the UK and other countries. Several years ago, I was called into full time church ministry with a heart for the unsaved and social justice. My wife & I (Kate) have been placed here by God so we, as a church, can best show His love to the community. Telephone: 07591 527942 Email: community@hinckleyurc.org.uk

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Hello and welcome to our church. If you are a new visitor, we have a page for you to get to know us and learn more about planning a visit.
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Planning your Visit

A Warm Hello

The following information is specifically for those planning a visit, so that you know, beforehand, what to expect on a Sunday morning.

Where and When

We meet at the Church Building (details here) for our Sunday Service starting at 10:45am. For your first visit, we recommend arriving 10-15 minutes early to find somewhere to sit before the service begins. When you arrive, you should be greeted by someone on our Welcome Team at the door.

Accessibility: There is wheelchair access, and a sound loop for anyone who needs it. Please let one of the Welcome Team know on your arrival and they will help you to get set up. There are disabled toilets in the main foyer.

Our Service

The main service begins at 10:45am with a warm welcome from one of our team members, however we encourage people to spend time before this in prayer, either silently or sometimes a person might pray out loud or read a small passage from the bible whilst music plays. We have a number of different leaders who may introduce and then lead the service. News and notices, usually about what’s going on in the life of the church will be shared . We have no set format for our services however it will be composed of prayers, worship (singing) bible reading and a sermon that is bible based and that we can apply to our everyday life. Once a month we celebrate Holy Communion.

We serve tea, coffee and biscuits when the service finishes. It is a great way to meet people, or simply take time to find your bearings and pray with others. All refreshments are free.

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What about my kids?

In parallel with the main service there is "Sprouts" for children which runs from 10.45am to 12 in the rear hall. There are also "Parade Services" where the Uniformed Organisations take part in the first part of the service and then join in with Sprouts activities for the remaining time.

The kids group activities vary depending on the age but usually there is a friendly welcome, bible stories, testimonies, praying, music, craft, drama, fun games and free play. Please pick your children up as soon as the service finishes.

Getting Connected

House Groups

While Sundays are a great way to meet new people, it is often in smaller gatherings that you can really get to know someone. Being part of one of our small groups allows you to make new friends, share together and support each other. We have a variety of groups that meet throughout the week, some afternoons and some evenings. Check out House Groups and see if there’s one that you could join, or we can put you in touch with a small group leader who will be more than happy to invite you along to their group.

Prayer Meetings

Our regular prayer meetings are a great opportunity give thanks and talk with God together. There are opportunities to fellowship and chat before and after the meetings which are both online and in person and at various times of the week. Please see our Prayer Meetings page for further details.

Serving and Volunteering

If you want to get involved in the life of the church and help us make Sundays run smoothly, you can sign up to serve on a team.

Other Ministries

We also are involved with the following ministries:

International Friendship Center
Hope into Action
Mum's and Toddler Groups
Foodbank

Get in touch with us to plan your visit

If you would like to come and visit the church beforehand you are more than welcome! Get in touch and we can arrange a time that suits you.

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Next, we will contact you by email to say hello and help arrange anything necessary for your visit.