Monthly Archives: July 2023

Ukraine conflict: new resources for reflection, discussion and action

Posted on July 31, 2023 by URC

The Joint Public Issues Team (JPIT) has produced a major new briefing on Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. The briefing and supporting resources are designed to provide church members with a broader outlook on the conflict than is gained from the … Continue reading →

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First cohort graduates from Newbigin Pioneering Hub

Posted on July 24, 2023 by URC

Congratulations to the first cohort of lay pioneers who graduated from the Newbigin Pioneering Hub on 15 July at Lodge Road Community Church in Birmingham. After a year of study, 18 pioneers graduated with 14 collecting a CMS Certificate in … Continue reading →

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Sleigh bells ring at Corsham carol service in July

Posted on July 24, 2023 by URC

A Christmas carol service during the summer? That’s exactly what Monks Chapel, a United Reformed Church in Corsham held at the beginning of July. More than 70 people attended the church’s annual summer carol service, described by the Revd Gary … Continue reading →

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Greenbelt Festival: hangout for diverse church parents

Posted on July 24, 2023 by URC

Joanne, a member of Christ Church Uxbridge in the Thames North Synod, volunteered in the United Reformed Church (URC) café tent, yoURChurch, at the Greenbelt festival last year. A parent of three LGBTQ+ children, Joanne explains why finding a supportive … Continue reading →

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Conflict Prevention and ‘A New Agenda for Peace’

Posted on July 20, 2023 by Littlehampton United

Currently, a quarter of humanity is living in places affected by violent conflict, with the world facing the highest number of violent conflicts since the Second World War[1]. We face significant challenges, with the ongoing devastating war in Ukraine, global … Continue reading →

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Church expresses solidarity with refugees as Illegal Migration Bill passes

Posted on July 19, 2023 by URC

Last Updated on 19 July 2023 by Ann-Marie Nye The United Reformed Church (URC) has joined nearly 300 civil society groups and charities in expressing solidarity with refugees as the government’s controversial Illegal Migration Bill passes into law this week. … Continue reading →

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The Illegal Migration Bill becomes law

Posted on July 18, 2023 by Littlehampton United

Early this morning, the government’s Illegal Migration Bill passed its final parliamentary stages and will shortly pass into law. Church leaders from JPIT’s denominations have joined with civil society groups and charities in a solidarity statement to mark this moment, … Continue reading →

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Celebrations all round as local congregation and Synod gain eco awards

Posted on July 13, 2023 by URC

Last Updated on 13 July 2023 by Ann-Marie Nye Congratulations to Eastern Synod and Clitheroe United Reformed Church which are celebrating after gaining prestigious awards for work towards helping to protect the environment. The church has become the first in … Continue reading →

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Around the URC in seven days: 13-20 July 2023

Posted on July 13, 2023 by URC

Last Updated on 13 July 2023 by Ann-Marie Nye A round-up of news from around the United Reformed Church (URC) over the past seven days, 13-20 July. Southern Synod A house-bound woman who has managed to remain an active member … Continue reading →

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Voter ID: the Consequences

Posted on July 12, 2023 by Littlehampton United

At the local elections in May, voters were required to present photo ID for the first time in England. The changes to the law were introduced by the Conservative Government in the Elections Act 2022. The change was criticised by … Continue reading →

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