Heston Asian United Reformed Church

This growing and vibrant Urdu and English speaking congregation was received at General Assembly 2012 as one of our newly received congregations of the Thames North Synod. This thriving ministry, under the leadership of the Revd Noble Samuel and his elders is very active, with a wide-ranging involvement in the Asian community in Heston and beyond. It also has significant links with the Presbyterian Church in Pakistan.

The service, held in both English and Urdu was well attended, with a strong presence of young adults. Using a combination of cultural musical instruments, including the Organ, members literally “sang out their souls”. Participation of members and elders in the whole of the service was very evident and I was particularly impressed by the spontaneous participation of members in prayers of intercession.