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Westminster’s recent redevelopment enables us to cater to the many and evolving needs of individuals, congregations, and committees of the wider United Reformed Church, as well as our ecumenical and inter-faith partners beyond.
If you are looking to organise an event, please visit Conferences and Events or contact our team. We welcome enquiries from individuals and groups from other traditions.Creativity and feeding a spiritual imagination are fundamental to our life and work.
We offer you opportunity for retreat and spiritual guidance along with the creative possibilities of our worship, chapel, prayer labyrinth and art studio. Cambridge provides a host of additional opportunities, and many add time to enjoy these to participation in an event with us. To find out more please get in touch. We are always happy to add you to our contact lists.
As you can see from the upcoming events listed below, we offer a growing and diverse range of programmes for the church. Most of these are open to lay and ordained participants. Some focus explicitly upon specific groups and ministries such as URC worship leaders and preachers or leaders of fresh expressions of church. But the vasty majority invite participation from a broad a group of attendees.
As from 1 February 2018, the College carpark will be regulated as follows:
Monday to Friday – 8am to 5pm – Annual Permit holders only
Monday to Friday – 5pm to 8am – Pay and Display (£1.50 per hour, £5.00 over 3 hours and overnight stay)
Weekends All day – Pay and Display (£1.50 per hour, £5.00 over 3 hours and overnight stay)
Please note, however, that all URC events will be exempt from any parking charges.
You can find further details about planning your journey and alternative parking here. We have detailed accessibility statements available on our Building Accessibility page. Please do not hesitate to contact us for more information on 01223 33 06 30.
The Gathering : A Westminster and URC Mission Department initiative for Pioneers
The Gathering is an opportunity for those involved in pioneering and Fresh Expressions projects to come together in a facilitated residential three times a year to share experience, support each other and learn together. Whilst Covid is currently preventing us meeting physically we continue to meet regularly online which the group are finding a helpful resource. If you would like to know more about joining this or future Gatherings please contact Linda Rayner or Peter Ball who will be happy to discuss this with you.
Online Open Day
Saturday 20th February 2021
10.30am – 12.30pm
Cost: Free.
In brief: Our Open Day is offered in the hope that you might feel called to join our learning community, this event invites you to explore Westminster’s many short courses, degree programmes, and other educational resources.
To book: Please email the Tutorial Office. A link will then be sent to you to enable a login on the day.
For more information: You can also find updates on our Facebook event.
For more information: please contact the Tutorial Office
(01223 330632; wmoffice@hermes.cam.ac.uk) who will then send you a booking form. Click to see the flyer.
End of Life Matters
Day Conference
Saturday March 20th 2021, 10.30am – 4pm
Online Zoom meeting with breakout rooms
This one-day workshop will be an opportunity to develop understanding and think through a Christian response to issues related to the end of life.
Cost: £40 (£25 for those in ministry training)
Details and registration: faraday.institute/endoflife
Ministry in a Time of Trauma: A virtual one day course for those in Church Ministry
Saturday 8th May 2021, 10am – 4pm
Aims of the course – To enable those attending to be better equipped to self-care and to minister to their congregations and communities in a time of trauma.
Further info: Leaflet/programme.
How to book: If you would like to take part please download the booking form and send completed form to wmoffice@hermes.cam.ac.uk
Find updates on our Facebook Event
New Insights for Worship Leaders : Lay Preacher and Worship Leaders
Mon 9th-Wed 11th August 2021
In 2021 we will reflect together on the Gospel of Luke and other readings of the Lectionary Year C during our time together. Come and enjoy a time resourcing you for worship leading with new insights from our teaching staff. There will be time for input and reflection, networking and social opportunities, also chatting with friends old and new in the wonderful surroundings of Westminster College.
To book: Supporting Lay Preachers Booking Form 21
Find updates on our Facebook Event
New Insights for Worship Leaders: Lay Preacher and Worship Leaders
Fri 10th-Sun 12th September 2021
In 2021 we will reflect together on the Gospel of Luke and other readings of the Lectionary Year C during our time together. Come and enjoy a time resourcing you for worship leading with new insights from our teaching staff. There will be time for input and reflection, networking and social opportunities, also chatting with friends old and new in the wonderful surroundings of Westminster College.
To book: Supporting Lay Preachers Booking Form 21
Find updates on our Facebook Event