团结同行，共同前行

“同行”已成为教会圈子里流行的短语，通常象征着在分歧中团结一致的愿望。虽然这个想法有其可取之处，但它提出了一些关键问题：尽管存在哪些分歧，但仍要同行？朝哪个方向走？如何走？团结不仅仅是在一起；它必须植根于共同的目标和方向，以上帝的话语和他的方式为基础。

圣经对“行走”的含义提供了许多见解。虽然“同行”这个短语不是直接来自圣经，但阿摩司书 3:3 提出了一个尖锐的问题：“二人若不同心，岂能同行呢？”一致的意见对于真正的团契至关重要。与上帝同行不是随意或不确定的；它是深思熟虑的、有目的的，并且深深植根于对他的服从。

圣经用行走的形象来描述信仰生活。以诺与上帝同行。挪亚在他的时代无可指责地行走。亚伯拉罕和以撒在上帝面前行走。模式很明确：与上帝同行需要忠诚、正义和一心一意地依靠他。在申命记中，上帝反复呼召他的子民走在他的道路上，遵守他的命令，拒绝周围国家的道路。与上帝同行就是要与他的圣洁和真理保持一致。

这个呼召不仅仅是旧约的主题。耶稣作为“道路”，通过门徒训练重新定义了与上帝同行。跟随他意味着背起我们的十字架，抛弃世俗的舒适。保罗说要靠圣灵行事，而不是满足肉体的欲望。在爱、光明和智慧中行走成为被基督改变的生活的标志。

世界常常将团结与妥协混为一谈；这可能会潜入教会的思维中。团结不是无视差异或淡化真理以保持和平。保罗警告不要与不信者同负一轭，问道：“光明和黑暗有什么相交？”团结必须建立在对基督的共同忠诚之上。当教会优先考虑广泛接受而不是圣经真理时，它就会失去方向。耶稣自己说过，生命之路是狭窄的，不是宽阔的。

只有与耶稣同行，同行才有意义。在光明中行走自然会产生团契，正如约翰所写：“我们若在光明中行，如同神在光明中，就彼此相交。”团结是共同追求圣洁的副产品，而不是相反。

然而，与耶稣同行也需要谦卑和爱。弥迦的呼召——“行公义，好怜悯，存谦卑的心，与你的神同行”——不是可有可无的。这些品质塑造了我们与他人同行的方式，即使在意见分歧中也是如此。但爱并不意味着放弃真理。它意味着坚守基督，同时向他人施以恩典。

教会绝不能误以为为了团结而一起行走是最终目标。圣经说得很清楚：忠实地与上帝同行是我们的首要任务。如果其他人背离福音或圣经的权威，我们的忠诚仍与基督同在。忽视上帝真理的团结根本不是团结。

因此，我们前行——不是漫无目的地前行，不是被文化变革之风所引领，而是有目标地前行，以耶稣为中心。我们谦卑地、充满爱心地、顺从地前行，紧贴世界之光。团结是宝贵的，但忠于上帝的话语是必不可少的。真正的团契来自首先与他同行。

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Welcome to Runnymede Christian Fellowship, an Egham Church

Runnymede Christian Fellowship is a church based in Egham but serving a much larger geographical area. Those who call us home come from Egham, Virginia Water, Staines, Englefield Green, Egham Hythe, Pooley Green, Maidenhead, Heathrow, Slough, Ashford, Thorpe, Windsor, Woking and beyond.

Our church is a community of believers who regularly meet to share life and show God's love. We do this by encouraging and serving each other and the community. We believe in the power of prayer and are always happy to pray for you.

Church - What to expect

Our Sunday service is available to stream online at 11:00 a.m. You can join us on Livestream or via Facebook, LinkedIn, YouTube or X (Twitter).

The Sunday Service is now held at Strodes College, Strodes College Lane in Egham open to all, so if you would like to join us, please feel free to do so. If you have any questions, please call us on 01784 637010.

We run a physical Sunday School most weeks. If you would like your children to receive a weekly Sunday School teaching pack that you can do from home, please email us at admin@e-runnymede.co.uk so that we can send you the materials.

Church on Sunday at Strodes College, Egham

Our Sunday service starts at 11:00 a.m. and typically lasts about 90 minutes.

We start each service with lively worship with songs from around the world, followed by inspired Bible-based teaching. All our sermons are recorded and are available as a podcast after the service.

We have a monthly cycle of Sunday services, with our Communion Service being on the first Sunday of each month and an All-Age All-Nation Service on the second Sunday of each month. Our other Sunday services include Spirit-focused and teaching services.

We have consciously adopted being a blended church that is both for those online and face-to-face. You are welcome to join us on Livestream or via Facebook, Linkedin, YouTube, or X (Twitter), or you can catch up and watch the recordings later.

Joining us in person

Visiting a new and unfamiliar church for the first time can be intimidating, but we want to ensure you feel welcome and enjoy your time with us. A friendly face will be waiting to meet you at the entrance and welcome you.

Doors open at 10:30 a.m. for coffee and prayer. Our Sunday Service starts at 11:00 a.m. and typically runs for about 90 minutes, normally followed by tea and coffee.

Driving and Car Parking

Our Sunday Morning Service is now held at Strodes College, Strodes College Lane, Egham, TW20 9DR, which has plenty of Parking. Click on the link for directions to RCF.

We have plenty of parking spaces right outside the building. Spaces are reserved near the entrance for anyone with mobility problems (for those with a blue badge). Please let us know if you need to use one of these spaces, have any special needs, or require any assistance.

The car parking area is a public area, so please ensure that your children are under your control and that, for their safety, they do not run around in the car park.

Visiting with children?

Everyone is welcome at RCF. We encourage everyone, young and old, to join the service. We have Sunday School, which starts after worship and runs during the sermon for 30 to 40 minutes for children aged 4 to 12. On the second Sunday of each month, we have a shorter All-Aged All Nations Service, where the children stay for the worship and the sermon.

After Church

We chat over coffee and biscuits after church on the first, third and fourth Sundays. If you want to get more acquainted, why not join us for a Sunday lunch with some of our members? The meal is on us! Please contact us and let us know. We would love to share a meal and get to know you better!

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If you have any questions, please review our FAQ page. Here, you’ll find answers to many common questions. If you still have questions or concerns, please contact us; we’d love to hear from you.

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