Author Archives: URC

The life of Eric Liddell, the runner nicknamed “The Flying Scotsman” and immortalised in the 1981 film Chariots of Fire, was celebrated during a service at St Giles’ Cathedral in Edinburgh on Saturday 22 June. The service was part of … Continue reading →

Rafael (Raff) Chaves has lived with violence, drug addiction, gang culture and complete brokenness. Then, someone asked him a question that changed everything. Ordained a priest in 2022 to the Stepney area of Hackney, Islington and Tower Hamlets, Raff, from … Continue reading →

A series of proactive changes have been made within the Mission and Discipleship teams at Church House to broaden the United Reformed Church’s commitment to evangelism, ecumenism and social and community action. In recognition of the close working relationship of … Continue reading →

A round up of news from around the United Reformed Church over the past seven days: 2-9 January. National Synod of Wales Lay Ministry Weekend More than 30 people, and one dog, attended the National Synod of Wales’ annual Lay … Continue reading →

In this short video, the Revd Matt Stone, a United Reformed Church (URC) minister and the Chair of the Group for Evangelism and Renewal in the URC (GEAR) reflects on the season where we remember how the wise men travelled … Continue reading →

In this reflection, Vicky Longbone, Church Related Community Worker for Ashbourne Road Church and Mackworth United Reformed Church’s Derby Alive to Community (A2C) project, asks us to not get too comfortable this New Year: For me, the last few years … Continue reading →

Last Updated on 18 December 2023 by Ann-Marie Nye A round-up of Christmas news featuring local congregations from around the United Reformed Church (URC) across Advent: Thanks to church members, volunteers and stall holders, Foleshill Road URC’s Christmas fayre in … Continue reading →

A Christmas message from the Revd Dr Tessa Henry-Robinson, United Reformed Church General Assembly Moderator 2023-2024: Dear Friends, As we prepare for Christmas and end of year celebrations, I take this opportunity to wish you and your families a blessed … Continue reading →

Last Updated on 8 December 2023 by Neil Hunter This week, hymnwriter and URC Minister the Revd John Campbell has written three new songs in an attempt to straddle the gap between the Holy Land of Christmas and the current … Continue reading →

Last Updated on 5 December 2023 by Ann-Marie Nye The United Reformed Church, Christian Aid, other humanitarian agencies and global church leaders have urged the Prime Minister Rishi Sunak MP to call for an end to fighting in Gaza. In … Continue reading →