Monthly Archives: June 2024

Dear prospective Prime Ministers: the important issue is poverty not “welfare”

Posted on June 27, 2024 by Littlehampton United

A question was asked in the prime ministerial debate about “welfare”. Much of what was said in response by both candidates was either a gross oversimplification or simply incorrect.  It is telling that the only person who did not fall … Continue reading →

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General Election: Leaders criticised for lack of plans to tackle poverty

Posted on June 27, 2024 by URC

The United Reformed Church has joined the Joesph Rowntree Foundation (JRF), the Trussell Trust and 200 other organisations in criticising Rishi Sunak and Keir Starmer for a “stark lack of focus” on how each plans to tackle poverty ahead of … Continue reading →

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Eric Liddell Olympic gold centenary celebrated at St Giles’ Cathedral

Posted on June 24, 2024 by URC

The life of Eric Liddell, the runner nicknamed “The Flying Scotsman” and immortalised in the 1981 film Chariots of Fire, was celebrated during a service at St Giles’ Cathedral in Edinburgh on Saturday 22 June. The service was part of … Continue reading →

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Can I Take My Dog To Vote?

Posted on June 14, 2024 by Littlehampton United

All you need to know before you vote Election Day is rapidly approaching, with an opportunity for us to cast a vote for who we would like to be our local MP, and therefore have a say in who will … Continue reading →

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Dignity For All: Demanding Action to End Poverty this General Election

Posted on June 12, 2024 by Littlehampton United

“I will bring to my holy mountain and give them joy in my house of prayer” – Isaiah 56:7 People need to bear witness to the courage and resilience of those who have lived experience of poverty – Attendee of … Continue reading →

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URC Podcast: How do you mend a broken life?

Posted on June 4, 2024 by URC

Rafael (Raff) Chaves has lived with violence, drug addiction, gang culture and complete brokenness. Then, someone asked him a question that changed everything. Ordained a priest in 2022 to the Stepney area of Hackney, Islington and Tower Hamlets, Raff, from … Continue reading →

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Staff changes to boost URC’s commitment to mission and discipleship

Posted on June 3, 2024 by URC

A series of proactive changes have been made within the Mission and Discipleship teams at Church House to broaden the United Reformed Church’s commitment to evangelism, ecumenism and social and community action. In recognition of the close working relationship of … Continue reading →

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