Monthly Archives: May 2023

Around the URC in seven days: 31 May – 5 June 2023

Last Updated on 30 May 2023 by Ann-Marie Nye A round-up of news from around the United Reformed Church over the past seven days: 31 May to 5 June. Yorkshire Synod How wonderfully fitting for Pentecost that people from across … Continue reading →

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If punishing the poorest doesn’t work – do it more rigorously

Last month, the Department for Work and Pensions released its internal review into the effectiveness of benefit sanctions[1]. To summarise the report – sanctions are not effective. Not only are they ineffective – they are harmful. Previous research shows that … Continue reading →

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Woking Bible readathon raises thousands for Christian Aid

Last Updated on 30 May 2023 by Ann-Marie Nye Determined fundraisers from a Woking church have raised more than £11,000 for charity after an 82-hour Bible readathon. The Revd Lucy Brierley and the team at Woking United Reformed Church are … Continue reading →

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Reform magazine: June 2023

Last Updated on 22 May 2023 by Ann-Marie Nye There are more insights into the situation in Ukraine in this month’s edition of Reform. Katherine Kelaidis reports on the battles of Orthodoxy and freedom taking place there as result of historic … Continue reading →

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What’s on around the URC

A round-up of what’s happening in and around the United Reformed Church (URC) over the coming months. May Retaining team members Join the Children’s and Youth Work Team on Zoom on 25 May from 7-8pm for a discussion on recruiting … Continue reading →

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URC at Greenbelt: Back for more

This year, Greenbelt celebrates its 50th anniversary. That’s 50 years of celebrating arts, faith and justice. But what exactly is attending the festival like? Here, the Revd Adrian Bulley, Deputy General Secretary (Discipleship), shares what it was like attending his … Continue reading →

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Around the URC in seven days: 15-21 May 2023

Last Updated on 15 May 2023 by Ann-Marie Nye A round-up of news from around the United Reformed Church (URC) over the past seven days. Eastern Synod Congratulations to ten-year-old Lexi May Rose-Cobbold who is the latest recipient of Children’s … Continue reading →

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New Moderator nominated for National Synod of Scotland

Last Updated on 15 May 2023 by Ann-Marie Nye The Revd Lindsey Sanderson has been nominated to serve as Moderator of the United Reformed Church (URC) National Synod of Scotland following the retirement of the Revd Paul Whittle. Lindsey graduated … Continue reading →

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URC visit boosts female representation at South Korean church meeting

The Revd Nicola Furley-Smith, United Reformed Church Secretary for Mission, recently spent a week visiting the Presbyterian Church of Korea (PCK). In this reflection, Nicola shares what the trip was about and how, as a woman, the URC story and … Continue reading →

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Environment Sunday – Hope in the face of Climate Crisis

A few weeks ago, an estimated more than 60,000 people attended ‘The Big One’, a climate protest organised by Extinction Rebellion (XR). Using different tactics from previous XR protests, the weekend brought together 200 organisations. Representatives from all three of … Continue reading →

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