St. Andrew's with Castle Gate United Reformed Church

St. Andrew’s with Castle Gate United Reformed Church, Nottingham

Welcome to the website of our city centre church in Nottingham.

Our main service of worship is on Sunday mornings beginning at 11 am.
(During worship, there is a crèche and activities for children and young people.)
Do join us – all are welcome.
We live-stream our services on our YouTube channel HERE for anyone who is not able to join us in person.

We have many other activities during the week – follow the links above to find out about these, worship at our church and our commitment to serving the community.

Quick Links:

Videos of previous services may be found HERE.
The latest web-edition of our newsletter may be read HERE.

Links for new visitors:

a brief introduction to our church
our “welcome statement” may be found HERE.
a Map and Directions to help you find us
information about Sunday morning worship at our church may be read HERE.

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Prayer for the Week

Loving Lord,

As the season changes,

Bring us comfort in our lives,

Bring us joy in your creation,

Give us light in the darkening nights,

In your name, Amen.

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Promotion Sunday

Our service today (13th October) was our Junior Church Promotion Sunday this year when we note those who are moving departments and rededicate our Junior Church leaders and helpers. Thirteen children and young people moved up to their new departments and received a book as a gift to mark the […]

Baptism

The Rev’d Geoffrey Clarke, Moderator of the East Midlands Synod of the URC, led our service on 6th September when worship included the baptism of Lois – a very happy occasion. The service also marked the Season of Creation and culminated in the celebration of Holy Communion.

Prayer – When Floods Come and Signs Fall

The United Reformed Church has shared this prayer, by the Revd Dr Susan Durber, as we hear news of the devastating floods in Nepal and of people injured at a Church festival in West Sussex: O God, when floods come and signs fall, when there is no news of those […]

Commissioning

On Sunday 12th July 2026, it was with great pleasure that our congregation witnessed and participated in the commissioning of Derek Graham, our member and Elder, as a Locally Recognised Worship Leader. The service was led by Mark Hodgson (Synod Lay Preaching Commissioner) and the Rev’d David Featonby (former Convenor […]

Christian Aid Week appeal

As part of this Christian Aid Week, StAwCG is supporting families facing hunger in Nairobi. Parents like Fridah are growing food in small city spaces so their children can eat. With tools, seeds and training, families can plan for the future. Please give what you can this Christian Aid Week. […]

Ecumenical Walk of Witness 2026

The Walk of Witness on Good Friday 2026 was very well attended. Christians of many denominatins gathered at Nottingham RC Cathedral for a short service before walking together to the Market Square where, accompanied by Salvation Army band members, we sang together Were you there when they crucified my Lord. […]