Monthly Archives: September 2023

URC reaffirms its committment to EcoCongregation Scotland

Posted on September 26, 2023 by URC

Last Updated on 26 September 2023 by Ann-Marie Nye The National Synod of Scotland, in agreement with the wider United Reformed Church (URC), reaffirmed its commitment to the ministry and mission of EcoCongregation Scotland, consisting of more than 600 churches, … Continue reading →

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Church leaders share dismay at watering down of net zero policies

Posted on September 25, 2023 by URC

Last Updated on 25 September 2023 by Ann-Marie Nye The United Reformed Church, Baptist Union of Great Britain and The Methodist Church in Britain issue the following statement in response to the Prime Minister’s recent announcement on net zero policies. … Continue reading →

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Lundie Memorial Award Winners: July and August 2023

Posted on September 25, 2023 by URC

An active member of a Mersey church and a young West Midlands Pilots member have both gained a Lundie Memorial Award. Abby Mayers, aged 19, who attends Malpas Community Church in Cheshire, is July’s winner and Sebastian Little, aged 10, … Continue reading →

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Church leaders respond to net zero announcement

Posted on September 22, 2023 by Littlehampton United

In response to the Prime Minister’s announcement on net zero policies, the following joint statement has been issued by the Baptist Union of Great Britain, The Methodist Church and the United Reformed Church. We are dismayed that the Prime Minister … Continue reading →

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Introducing Sienna

Posted on September 20, 2023 by Littlehampton United

Sienna Sexton is our JPIT/Parliamentary intern for 2023-2024, using half of her time to further the Joint Public Issues Team’s workplan and the other half gaining experience in the parliamentary office of Cat Smith MP. Here, Sienna tells us about … Continue reading →

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Around the URC in seven days: 18-24 September 2023

Posted on September 19, 2023 by URC

Last Updated on 19 September 2023 by Ann-Marie Nye A round up of news from around the United Reformed Church (URC) over the past seven days: 18-24 September.Southern Synod Caterham URC in Surrey is the latest church to gain an … Continue reading →

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Help make Southernhay URC oak a Tree of the Year winner

Posted on September 18, 2023 by URC

Last Updated on 18 September 2023 by Ann-Marie Nye A tree outside Southernhay United Reformed Church in Exeter has been shortlisted among the nation’s top ten favourites, and needs your vote! The Tree of the Year awards takes place annually … Continue reading →

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New Wessex Synod Moderator nominated

Posted on September 18, 2023 by URC

The Revd Dr Michael Hopkins has been nominated to serve as Moderator of the United Reformed Church (URC) Wessex Synod after the Revd Clare Downing became the Moderator of the North Western Synod in June. Michael has served in pastoral … Continue reading →

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Introducing Annie

Posted on September 14, 2023 by Littlehampton United

Blog · 14 September, 2023 I am the JPIT Intern for this year, and I will be helping with the general running of JPIT and with the various projects that JPIT are currently focussing on. I am really excited to … Continue reading →

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Pre-order your 2023 Advent resource kit

Posted on September 12, 2023 by URC

Last Updated on 12 September 2023 by Ann-Marie Nye The United Reformed Church’s 2023 Advent resource for families, God in the Ordinary, is available for pre-ordering. The focus this year is on helping people find God in their daily lives … Continue reading →

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