Monthly Archives: February 2023

Congratulations to the 11th Northampton Boys’ Brigade, based at Duston United Reformed Church, which has recently celebrated its centenary. Founded on the 8 February 1923, the 11th Northampton Boys’ Brigade has been providing boys and young men with opportunities to … Continue reading →

A round-up of news from the around the United Reformed Church over the past seven days, 27 February-3 March 2023.  Minister’s letter delights Northampton football club  Northampton Town Football Club, its players and supporters have been thanked in a letter … Continue reading →

The March issue of Reform magazine is out now! Inside this month’s edition: Reform enters the season of Lent by asking whether we’ve given up giving up? Also, the team interviews the “faithfully restless” Paul Northup, Creative Director of Greenbelt … Continue reading →

A report on church closures has found that the United Reformed Church (URC) has bucked the trend of closing buildings in poorer areas, leaving low-income communities disproportionately affected. Church Action on Poverty launched its Church On The Margins work in … Continue reading →

The invasion of Ukraine, one year on: a time for prayer and reflection Churches are being invited to pray, reflect and respond around the anniversary of Russia’s military assault on Ukraine on 24 February. The Revd Fiona Bennett, the Moderator … Continue reading →

Ash Wednesday, on 22 February, is the start of Lent – a period of six weeks of preparation for Easter.  During Lent many Christians fast or abstain from certain foodstuffs – a tradition most seen now in Orthodox Christianity. The … Continue reading →

The Children’s and Youth Work team is launching a new prayer initiative for young people. Everyone is invited to ‘Pray Like Paul’ with and for United Reformed Church (URC) Youth throughout Lent, from Ash Wednesday on 22 February, through to … Continue reading →

Last Updated on 13 February 2023 by Ann-Marie Nye A round-up of news from around the United Reformed Church from the past seven days, 13-19 February. Three men from Iran and Iraq who are seeking asylum in the UK have … Continue reading →

A United Reformed Church minister has been named one of 100 changemakers who have made a positive difference in Wales. The Revd Gethin Rhys, Policy Officer for Cytûn (Churches Together in Wales), featured on the Future Generations Changemaker 100 list … Continue reading →