Monthly Archives: March 2023

Homes for Ukraine – One Year On

Posted on March 14, 2023 by Littlehampton United

Today marks the one-year anniversary of the Homes for Ukraine Scheme. More than 8 million Ukrainians have been forced to flee their home country due to the war so far, and over 165,000 have been safely resettled in the UK. … Continue reading →

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Around the URC in seven days: 13–19 March 2023

Posted on March 13, 2023 by URC

Last Updated on 13 March 2023 by Ann-Marie Nye A round-up of news from around the United Reformed Church over the past seven days, 13-19 March 2023.  Congratulations to Anne Ward, Yorkshire Synod’s Secretary and Investments Administrator, who recently celebrated … Continue reading →

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Lundie Memorial Award Winners: January–March 2023

Posted on March 13, 2023 by URC

Last Updated on 13 March 2023 by Ann-Marie Nye A savvy tech expert, a passionate helper, and a thoughtful act of kindness have netted three young people a Lundie Memorial Award. Throughout the year Castle Hill United Reformed Church (URC), … Continue reading →

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URC urges Home Office to drop Illegal Migration Bill

Posted on March 8, 2023 by URC

Last Updated on 8 March 2023 by Ann-Marie Nye The United Reformed Church (URC) has joined with the Baptist Union and the Methodist Church in calling for the UK government’s plans on tackling immigration across the English Channel to be … Continue reading →

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Response to the ‘Illegal Migration Bill’ – March 2023

Posted on March 8, 2023 by Littlehampton United

Church Leaders from JPIT’s denominations have signed a joint statement expressing opposition to the government’s new ‘Illegal Migration Bill’: We are appalled by the proposals in the government’s ‘Illegal Migration Bill’ to detain, punish and reject thousands of people seeking … Continue reading →

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Countdown to URC’s 50th anniversary celebrations

Posted on March 6, 2023 by URC

Last Updated on 6 March 2023 by Ann-Marie Nye There are just under six weeks to go until the United Reformed Church’s 50th anniversary Service of Thanksgiving and Celebration and Open Church House Event. Both events take place on 15 … Continue reading →

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CRCW helps BBC Radio Derby make Guiness World Record

Posted on March 4, 2023 by URC

Last Updated on 4 March 2023 by Ann-Marie Nye A United Reformed Church Related Community Worker has helped a BBC radio station smash a world record. In November, BBC Radio Derby, launched its Make a Blanket Appeal to distribute warm … Continue reading →

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