Author Archives: Littlehampton United

The Revd Fiona Thomas, Secretary for Education and Learning for the United Reformed Church, reflects on Christmases spent in remote villages in South India. Each year we construct Christmas, building it up from memories, rituals and expectations. In the early 80s I celebrated four Christmases in remote villages in South India with a small team… Continue reading →

If you’re undecided about which way to vote on tomorrow’s General Election (12 December), a blog written by Simeon Mitchell, the United Reformed Church’s (URC) Secretary for Church and Society, may be of help. The blog is written for the Joint Public Issues Team (JPIT), made up of the Baptist Union, the Church of Scotland,… Continue reading →

The Moderators of the United Reformed Church (URC) General Assembly have joined Christian leaders from a number of denominations to urge the UK government to pay more attention to its international role on the impact of climate change. In a letter to The Times, Derek Estill and the Revd Nigel Uden joined representatives of the Quakers… Continue reading →

The Revd Peter Meek, Moderator of the East Midlands Synod of the United Reformed Church (URC), is due to retire at the end of 2019, and the Church has been seeking the right person to succeed him. The group appointed to consider and interview candidates recently completed its work, and decided to nominate the Revd… Continue reading →

The United Reformed Church (URC) notes with deep sadness the statement made by Churches Together in England (CTE) concerning the inability to confirm the appointment of Hannah Brock Womack as its Fourth President, in reaction to Hannah’s equal (same-sex) marriage. Read More … Continue reading →

A range of materials to help churches and church members engage with the UK general election is now available here.  In a divisive political atmosphere, the Joint Public Issues Team (JPIT), is inviting people to ‘Love, Pray, and Vote’ in the election. Read More … Continue reading →

Daniel Simpson, a United Reformed Church (URC) Youth Assembly member, has taken up an opportunity which allows him to explore his vocation, gain an invaluable professional experience and grow his faith. The Methodist Internship Programme helps those aged 21-26 to make links between faith and the working life of a vibrant and busy work place.… Continue reading →

When West Kirby URC began their ‘Say One for Me´ prayer project a year ago, they hoped it would connect with their community. It did more than that. The Revd Louise Franklin, Minister of West Kirby URC, explained how it all came about. Read More … Continue reading →

The University of Cambridge has awarded the degree of Doctor of Divinity to the Revd Professor David Thompson, a former Moderator of the URC General Assembly. This degree is a higher doctorate, awarded by universities to a religious academic for accomplishments reaching well beyond the doctorate level. Read More … Continue reading →

Members of the United Reformed Church (URC) and the Evangelische Kirche der Pfalz met in Frankenthal from November 7-11 to mark the 30th anniversary of the fall of the Berlin Wall. Many local URC and EKP churches are in twinning or similar partnerships.  Read More … Continue reading →