Monthly Archives: June 2023

General Assembly day one round-up: 30 June 2023

Last Updated on 30 June 2023 by Ann-Marie Nye The 2023 General Assembly of the United Reformed Church, meeting both in-person and online, opened on 30 June at The Hayes Conference Centre in Swanwick and began with worship led by … Continue reading →

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Interest rate rises: is there another way?

On 22nd June, the Today programme contained an interview with Karen Morgan, an economist who advises the Chancellor and is employed by the financial institution JP Morgan. She gave an admirably honest account of the orthodox view of tackling inflation. … Continue reading →

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Church House celebrates service of Jane Baird 

Last Updated on 22 June 2023 by Ann-Marie Nye Colleagues and friends gathered at Church House on 21 June to wish Jane Baird well for her retirement.  Jane has served as Deputy General Secretary (Administration & Resources) for the past … Continue reading →

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Banning boycotts and divestments – have we not learned anything from South Africa?

The UK Government has just tabled a bill placing restrictions on Local Authorities and universities that is extraordinary in many ways. The Economic Activity of Public Bodies (Overseas Matters) Bill states that central government (not Local Authorities or their constituents … Continue reading →

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Grants to help run your summer holiday club 

Preparing for the school summer holidays? The United Reformed Church (URC) Children’s and Youth Work (CYW) committee offers grants of £50 or £100 to churches needing support to run holiday clubs.   The CYW Team also offers free resources that … Continue reading →

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ECCE conference reignites children’s ministry

Delegates from across Europe involved in children’s ministry and religious education have spent a week in fellowship on the shores of Lake Balaton, Hungary. The European Conference on Christian Education (ECCE), which meet last month along the theme of “Deep … Continue reading →

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CWM shares solidarity with Taiwan

The Council for World Mission (CWM), has held its Annual Members’ Meeting in Changhua, Taiwan, as an act of support and solidarity with the Presbyterian Church of Taiwan (PCT), and the wider Taiwanese society. CWM comprises 32 member churches – … Continue reading →

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URC at Greenbelt: Send us your Kintsugi hearts 

Last Updated on 12 June 2023 by Ann-Marie Nye This year, the United Reformed Church (URC) at Greenbelt is continuing with the theme of ‘Revolting Christians’ – people who took a stand and challenged or broke the political, social and economic … Continue reading →

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General Assembly 2023 to take place

Last Updated on 9 June 2023 by Ann-Marie Nye The 2023 United Reformed Church General (URC) Assembly takes place from 30 June to 3 July at The Hayes Conference Centre in Swanwick. Items on the agenda include Legacies of Slavery … Continue reading →

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What’s on in and around the URC: 22 June – 6 July

Last Updated on 7 June 2023 by Ann-Marie Nye A round-up of what’s on in and around the United Reformed Church (URC) from 15 June – 6 July. URC Training, a collaboration between Children’s and Youth Work and Education and … Continue reading →

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