Author Archives: URC

A nationwide Christmas campaign ‘Shine Your Light’ is calling hundreds of thousands to unite in towns, villages and cities this Christmas to take the message outdoors. The initiative is led by the National Day of Prayer and Worship in collaboration … Continue reading →

A Children’s and Youth Work (CYW) grant has helped a teenager participate on an adventure in Mexico. Maya Withall, aged 17, is a member of the URC Youth Exec representing Wessex Synod, and applied to CYW’s Carmichael Montgomery Fund for … Continue reading →

A “loyal, reliable and active” volunteer has been named the recipient of September’s Lundie Memorial Award. Jessica Warren, aged 24, of Cornerstone Church Uckfield in the United Reformed Church Southern Synod was nominated by Linda Hallet, one of Cornerstone’s junior … Continue reading →

The Revd David Salsbury has been nominated to serve as Moderator of the United Reformed Church (URC) National Synod of Wales, after the Revd Simon Walkling moved to become minister of the Swansea pastorate in September. David was ordained in … Continue reading →

An idea to bring a few books on a trip to Zambia to celebrate the opening of a new school library has exceeded expectations. For the flight, members of Cumnor United Reformed Church (URC) in Oxford had hoped to take … Continue reading →

A round up of news from around the United Reformed Church (URC) over the past seven days: 9-15 October. Thames North Synod More than 90 people attended St John’s United Reformed Church in New Barnet on 13 September to celebrate … Continue reading →

Last Updated on 7 October 2023 by Andy Braunston The URC offers these prayers for public or private use following the outbreak of hostilities in Israel and Palestine.  They may be freely used; no permission is needed. You Shall Not … Continue reading →

Last Updated on 2 October 2023 by Ann-Marie Nye The Moderator of the United Reformed Church General Assembly says the Home Office’s decision to disband the team dedicated to addressing the fallout from the Windrush scandal “undermines the hurt and … Continue reading →

Last Updated on 26 September 2023 by Ann-Marie Nye The National Synod of Scotland, in agreement with the wider United Reformed Church (URC), reaffirmed its commitment to the ministry and mission of EcoCongregation Scotland, consisting of more than 600 churches, … Continue reading →

Last Updated on 25 September 2023 by Ann-Marie Nye The United Reformed Church, Baptist Union of Great Britain and The Methodist Church in Britain issue the following statement in response to the Prime Minister’s recent announcement on net zero policies. … Continue reading →