Monthly Archives: December 2020

“Surely the Lord is in this place, and I was not aware of it” (Genesis 28:16) For the past eight years I have worked from a small room in a local community centre. The two Methodist churches that previously served … Continue reading →

“Christmas is a time, for those of us who can afford it, to put our hands in our pockets,” says Stephen Tomkins, Editor of Reform magazine. So, Reform’s reverse Advent and Christmas calendar is back – online here – encouraging all who can to support a charity this festive season. Read More … … Continue reading →

The United Reformed Church (URC) holds within itself people with very different views on questions surrounding human sexuality. It recognises that as human beings maintaining differing convictions, we are united together in Christ “through God’s calling, not through personal choice”. In its Commitment on Human Sexuality of 2007, we recognise the diversity within our midst, and that responding to Christ’s call to continue living together “can only be done by reliance on the grace of God to enable mutual respect, love and continuing exploration together”. Read More … … Continue reading →

Following the end of the second coronavirus lockdown and the implementation of new tier systems and rules, the United Reformed Church (URC) Synod Moderators have been careful to check the guidance and legislative framework for England, Scotland and Wales. However, we cannot promise to have covered every eventuality and for the avoidance of doubt, this guidance does not take precedence over governmental advice or legislation. Read More … … Continue reading →

This is the second in a series of three blogs addressing the homelessness crisis and the changing response of churches to homelessness during coronavirus. You can read the first blog, on the contexts of changing need and changing policy, here. … Continue reading →