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Support don’t deport rough sleepers, urges URC
The United Reformed Church (URC) has added its voice to a campaign to scrap new immigration rules which mean that someone found to be rough sleeping could be deported.
The rules, which came into effect earlier in the year, give Home Office officials new powers to refuse or cancel a person’s leave to remain in the UK (i.e. their visa), a decision which may lead to removal from the country. These powers can be used if a person has been rough sleeping and has “refused repeated offers of suitable support and engaged in persistent anti-social behaviour.”
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Charity Fraud Awareness Week, 18-22 October
The United Reformed Church is helping to promote Charity Fraud Awareness Week, an award-winning campaign run by a partnership of charities, regulators, law enforcers, representative and umbrella bodies, and other not-for-profit stakeholders from across the world.
The purpose of the week is to raise awareness about fraud and cybercrime and to create a safe space for charities and their supporters and members to talk about fraud and to share good practice.
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Bookings open for Youth Assembly 2022
Bookings are now open for URC Youth Assembly 2022, taking place at Whitemoor Lakes, Alrewas, Staffordshire, from 28-30 January 2022.
The Assembly will explore the theme of jubilee through three perspectives: commemorating the past; celebrating the now; creating the future.
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URC school uniform swap shop saves parents thousands
More than 200 low-income families have been supported with the high costs of school clothing through a swap shop set up at St Columba’s United Reformed Church (URC), Wolverhampton.
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Pandemic charity stall raises thousands for good causes
Thirty-five charities are to benefit from the thousands of pounds raised by Fenstanton United Reformed Church member, Jean Ding.
During the pandemic and due to lockdown restrictions, Jean was forced to move her stall from the church to outside her home, in Cambridgeshire.
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Stowmarket URC thanks keyworker Covid-19 heroes at quirky festival
The congregation of Stowmarket United Reformed Church (URC) in Suffolk were joined by more than 30 quirky figures last weekend.
Organised by John Webb, an Elder of the church, Covid-19 keyworker heroes were thanked for all their working during the pandmic at a festival at the church through a series of scarecrows dressed up as NHS and postal staff, farmers, and HGV drivers to name a few.
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URC Guide and Scout leaders honoured
Special honours were bestowed on Gillian Phillips and the Revd David Marshall-Jones on 18 September when the United Reformed Church Guide and Scout Fellowship (URCGSF) made them life Presidents.
The service, held at Caterham URC, also marked David’s retirement as National Scout Chaplain – a position he has served for the past 20 years – and Chair of URCGSF and volunteer Manager of the URCGSF National Scout Active Support Unit.
David has served the United Reformed Church (URC) in variety of roles: from serving in local churches, Synod, to supporting denomination-wide children’s and youth work.
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What will it take to insulate Britain?
News over the last week has drawn attention to environmental protestors blocking roads in the south-east of England. The strategic blockages have been a huge headache to motorists going about their business, transporting parcels and food, or getting to work … Continue reading
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Faiths leaders demand climate action at COP26 in Glasgow
Faith leaders have joined together to demand climate action ahead of the COP26 meeting in Glasgow.
The Glasgow Multi-Faith Declaration, signed by representatives of religious communities across the United Kingdom, calls for people to be “advocates for justice” ahead of the COP summit.
The Revd Clare Downing and Mr Peter Pay, Moderators of the General Assembly of the United Reformed Church (URC) made the declaration alongside leaders of every major Christian denomination and representatives from Baha’i, Buddhist, Hindu, Jain, Jewish, Muslim, and Sikh communities.
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The UK’s arms sales to human rights abusers
The Defence & Security Equipment International (DSEI) arms fair is taking place in London this week. The 2021 DSEI event demonstrates the need for a complete reassessment and overhaul of the UK government’s support for the UK arms industry, similar to … Continue reading
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