Monthly Archives: October 2020

The Revd Dr John Bradbury, General Secretary of the United Reformed Church, and the Archbishops of Canterbury and York along with 18 other religious leaders in the UK, have urged the government to establish a cross-party commission to address the underlying causes of child poverty in the country. In a letter to the Prime Minster published today (29 October), the leaders say: Read More … … Continue reading →

From ‘black history’ to ‘human history’, Arran Jean-Baptiste, a young black man who grew up as part of High Cross United Reformed Church (URC) in Tottenham, offers his reflections. What do you think about the term ‘Black History Month’? Read More … … Continue reading →

Bernice Boore, a member of St Andrew’s United Reformed Church (URC) in Reading, has won the Royal College of Nursing (RCN) 2020 South East Black History Month ‘Making a Difference’ Award. As part of the RCN South East region’s Black History Month celebrations, around 60,000 members were asked to nominate individuals who had made a real difference in the delivery of healthcare. Read More … … Continue reading →

Community stories take centre stage in this month’s edition of Reform magazine: from a pop up craft cafe in Gloucestershire to an award-winning gardening project in North Yorkshire, it celebrates the life and creativity of local churches. Read More … … Continue reading →

United Reformed Church Youth (URC Youth) is calling on members of the denomination to help urge the government to make a U-turn over its decision to not provide food vouchers to 1.4million disadvantaged children in England beyond term time. Read More … … Continue reading →

Today is a day of celebration, at JPIT and for peace campaigners all around the world. The UN Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons (TPNW) has reached fifty ratifications and will enter into legal force after a period of … Continue reading →

We are two-thirds into Black History Month 2020. Reflecting on the journey so far, Karen Campbell, United Reformed Church (URC) Secretary for Global and Intercultural Ministries, wonders what people are doing to mark it?   Perhaps you have read a relevant book or reflected on some telling biblical texts.  Maybe you have researched one or more ‘hidden’ black heroes – their positive contributions to the world as we know it.  Read More … … Continue reading →

The Covid-19 pandemic has impacted churches and church groups in a variety of ways. But what has remained steadfast is the desperate need of the vulnerable. Adella Pritchard, a United Reformed Church (URC) Related Community Worker (CRCW) in Swansea, speaks to Roo Stewart, URC Programme Support Officer (Church and Society), about how the churches she supports have responded to the needs of their communities since lockdown. Read More … … Continue reading →

How the pandemic has affected the charity sector by Stephen Tomkins The coronavirus pandemic has been overwhelming for charities. Lockdown has devastated fundraising, whether through events, personal giving, shops and contracts. At the same time, many charities faced a sharp increase in demand. Coming on top of a decade of governmental austerity, the prospect is grim. Read More … … Continue reading →

Take the opportunity during Black History Month to visit the United Reformed Church’s new webpage that explores the legacies of slavery. On the page, you’ll find a range of resources including recommendations for reading, watching and listening for children and adults, YouTube clips to prompt reflection and conversation, films, music links, and much more. Read More … … Continue reading →