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From charity fundraising to running social nights, in sleeping bags and pyjamas, the most recent winners of URC Lundie Awards demonstrate how commitment and imagination is alive and well among the Church’s young people. Olivia Stokes-Roberts (main picture) has “a … Continue reading →

The 2026 meeting of the United Reformed Church General Assembly was concluded at The Hayes Conference Centre in Swanwick. The day began with worship and the morning’s Bible Study. Bible Study The Moderator’s Chaplain, the Revd Jane Wade, led General … Continue reading →

The United Reformed Church (URC) General Assembly has inducted its 2026-2027 Moderator.   The Revd Neil Thorogood, Minister of Thornbury and Trinity-Henleaze URCs in South Western Synod, who will serve as General Assembly Moderator 2026-2027, called the role an “honour”.   Born in Sydney, Australia, while his parents were serving … Continue reading →

Day three of the 2026 meeting of the United Reformed Church General Assembly continued at The Hayes Conference Centre in Swanwick. The Revd Dr Peter Green, Dean of Chapel at Lincoln Bishop University, led a second Bible study, this time … Continue reading →

The 2026 meeting of the United Reformed Church General Assembly continued at The Hayes Conference Centre in Swanwick. Bible Study Today’s Bible study was led by the Revd Dr Peter Green, Dean of Chapel at Lincoln Bishop University. He looked … Continue reading →

The 2026 meeting of the United Reformed Church General Assembly, opened at The Hayes Conference Centre in Swanwick on 3 July. Mrs Irish Sirmons, Convenor of the General Assembly Business Committee, welcomed members of Assembly.  The Bible was brought forward … Continue reading →

When an alternative World Cup tournament inspired Dexter McMenamin to act, he netted himself a Lundie Memorial Award in the process. While all eyes are currently on the Men’s World Cup tournament, another national team from England has qualified for … Continue reading →

The 2026 meeting of the United Reformed Church (URC) General Assembly is taking place from 3-6 July at The Hayes Conference Centre in Swanwick. General Assembly meets annually to celebrate, discuss, worship and make decisions about the life and work … Continue reading →

Why the presence of a Black woman at the Archbishop of Canterbury’s installation still matters. Friday 3 July marks 100 days since the installation of the Most Reverend and Right Honourable Dame Sarah Elisabeth Mullally DBE as the 106th Archbishop … Continue reading →

The United Reformed Church  (URC), alongside its world justice programme Commitment for Life, has joined faith leaders, churches, faith-based charities and other organisations in forming a UK-wide, cross-denominational coalition calling for an end to the illegal occupation of Palestine. The … Continue reading →