Author Archives: Littlehampton United

Thinking about what to do over the August Bank Holiday weekend? Now is the perfect time to get your plans sorted. The Greenbelt Festival is scheduled to take place at Boughton House, Northamptonshire, from 28 to 31 August 2020 – and the United Reformed Church (URC) will be there once again as one of its partners. Read… Continue reading →

For three years, the people of Zimbabwe have struggled to cope with the worst drought in a century. The gushing water of Victoria Falls, a famous tourist attraction and one of the world’s natural wonders, has slowed to a trickle and most rural areas are now without crops, livestock and water. Read More … Continue reading →

The province of Idlib is the last stronghold of the rebel groups that have been trying to overthrow President Bashar al-Assad since 2011. Since December 2019, it has been reported that more than 900,000 people have fled their homes in the area. The Syrian government and its allies are also said to have dropped more… Continue reading →

The United Reformed Church (URC) is offering advice and resources from a variety of sources about the coronavirus (Covid-19) pandemic. Read More … Continue reading →

A new Principal has been appointed for Westminster College, Cambridge, a United Reformed Church (URC) Resource Centre for Learning. Following the resignation of the college’s current Principal, the Revd Neil Thorogood, who is returning to local church ministry, the Revd Samantha White has been appointed for a seven-year term from 1 September to August 2027.… Continue reading →

Good Practice 5: Policy and good practice guidance in safeguarding children, young people and adults at risk is the United Reformed Church’s (URC) latest comprehensive policy and good practice guide. Every church using the URC’s safeguarding policies has been sent a copy. Read More … Continue reading →

The United Reformed Church (URC) Peace Fellowship has announced that its work is to continue as part of the ecumenical charity, the Fellowship of Reconciliation (FoR). After a period of reflection and consultation, the Peace Fellowship’s committee decided last year that the best way for members to continue to be engaged with issues of peace… Continue reading →

Local dignitaries, faith leaders, and community members gathered on 15 February to say goodbye to Karen Campbell, Luton Church Related Community Work (CRCW). Karen was CRCW – a ministry of the United Reformed Church (URC) concerned with bringing about positive change in local communities – for a project hosted by Bury Park Beech Hill Council… Continue reading →

Stephen Tomkins, Editor of the United Reformed Church’s Reform magazine, reflects on the themes of personal growth, humility and forgiveness as we enter the season of Lent. Read More … Continue reading →

More than 50 delegates from the United Reformed Church’s (URC) northerly Synods met in February to discuss a wide range of topics which included ‘new ways of doing church’, effective communication, and sharing good news stories. Read More … Continue reading →