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URC members receive Maundy Thursday coins from King 

The outstanding Christian service of two URC members were honoured by King Charles on Maundy Thursday. East Midland Synod’s Revd Louise Gee, and John East, a former Elder from Central URC in Darwen, attended a ceremony in Durham Cathedral for … Continue reading

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Around the URC in seven days: 14-21 May 2025

A round up of news from around the United Reformed Church over the past seven days, 14-21 May. Southern Synod Christ Church Petts Wood took on a 70K walking challenge earlier this month to help communities fight the climate crisis.   … Continue reading

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Inspiring 12-year-old gains Lundie’s March award

A special 12-year-old who people feel “fortunate to be around” has been named the March recipient of the Lundie Memorial Award. Abbie McGregor, who attends Sawston Free Church in Eastern Synod, initially began helping serving refreshments for the church’s holiday … Continue reading

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Faith leaders urge rethink on PM’s migration narrative

More than 20 senior faith leaders from across the UK’s Christian, Jewish, and Muslim communities have united to sign an open letter, urging the Prime Minister to rethink the government’s recent rhetoric around migration. The letter, which was signed by … Continue reading

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Woking church holds 24-hour fundraiser for Christian Aid

Woking United Reformed Church supported vulnerable communities around the world for charity over the wekend with a round-the-clock praise-athon and youth camp-out. The event, part of Christian Aid Week 2025, took place on 10 and 11 May at the church … Continue reading

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Shaping the future of Education and Learning in the URC

More than 70 people gathered at High Leigh Conference Centre in Hertfordshire last month to explore the future direction of learning within the United Reformed Church. Those gathered included leaders and educators from Resource Centres for Learning (RCL), the Newbigin … Continue reading

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URC school launches campaign for new library

Barrow United Reformed Church Primary School has launched a campaign to raise the final £4,000 needed to build a library block. Around £7,000 has already been raised for a new girls’ secondary school at the Bethany Project in Tanzania, and … Continue reading

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URC offers greetings and prayers to Pope Leo XIV

The Revd Timothy Meadows, Moderator of the General Assembly of the United Reformed Church, has offered Pope Leo XIV greetings and prayers from the URC after his election as Supreme Pontiff of the Catholic Church.  “On behalf of the General … Continue reading

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VE Day 80: Commemorating peace and unity

Today (8 May) we commemorate the 80th anniversary of the end of the Second World War in Europe. On behalf of friends of the United Reformed Church in the Pfalz, Pfarrer Martin Henninger, Minister of the Lutherkirche in Frankenthal, has … Continue reading

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Synod Moderator backs fundraising appeal

The Revd Kim Plumpton, Moderator of the United Reformed Church Northern Synod, is encouraging people to take part in a major charity appeal to help communities around the world. Christian Aid Week – from May 11-17 – sees supporters from all … Continue reading

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