Temple Cowley United Reformed Church
Oxford Road, Cowley, OXFORD, OX4 2ES
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Introduction
“Love’s Trinity — self-
(from a hymn by Alan Gaunt, URC minister)
Temple Cowley URC is one of eight United Reformed Churches in the Oxford area. During the 1930s it became a spiritual and social home for many who came seeking work at the nearby Morris car plant (now home to the new BMW Mini). Many of them were Welsh, and Welsh connections remain, although Cowley is now home for many different nationalities, and has a large student population.
The URC was formed in 1972 from the merger of two national churches with roots in the 17th century Reformation : the Congregational and the Presbyterian Churches. Later, the Churches of Christ joined.
The active membership is now around 30 in number; the church also hosts the Oxford Parent Infant Project.
On the site of the former church hall next door, Emmaus Oxford are currently building a new community house for homeless people.
2008 : A New Vision
Since May ’07the church has embarked on a new journey : we are considering establishing a residential Christian community committed to practical engagement in social action in the area. If it proves feasible, it is likely to be a couple of years before we have the resources to do it, but follow the link (left) to the Community House page and you can learn more about it and its progress.
We need your feedback on the proposal.
“The leaves on the tree of life are for the healing of the nations” (Rev 22:2)
Statement of Faith of the United Reformed Church
The church operates an Environmental Policy and a Fair Trade Policy.
ANNUAL REPORT
For a critical overview of the church’s life during 2006-
Report for viewing/reading on screen (Adobe Acrobat file, 152Kb)
If you find your computer does not have an Adobe Acrobat reader, you can find out where to download one free on the ‘Calendar’ page.
New Blog
The Revd Dick Wolff, launched a blog in February 2008, where he posts comments, short articles, letters &c on and around the subject of the interface between our secular society and Christian faith, particularly in the light of the New Testament account.
On it, readers are able to post comments and responses.
The material here does not necessarily reflect the views of the United Reformed Church, either locally at Temple Cowley, or nationally.
New Blog launched (see below)