Author Archives: URC

Last Updated on 1 July 2023 by Ann-Marie Nye Day two of the United Reformed Church 2023 General Assembly started with worship and a Bible study led by Dr Nicola Brady, General Secretary of Churches Together in Britain and Ireland. … Continue reading →

Last Updated on 30 June 2023 by Ann-Marie Nye The 2023 General Assembly of the United Reformed Church, meeting both in-person and online, opened on 30 June at The Hayes Conference Centre in Swanwick and began with worship led by … Continue reading →

Last Updated on 22 June 2023 by Ann-Marie Nye Colleagues and friends gathered at Church House on 21 June to wish Jane Baird well for her retirement.  Jane has served as Deputy General Secretary (Administration & Resources) for the past … Continue reading →

Preparing for the school summer holidays? The United Reformed Church (URC) Children’s and Youth Work (CYW) committee offers grants of £50 or £100 to churches needing support to run holiday clubs.   The CYW Team also offers free resources that … Continue reading →

Delegates from across Europe involved in children’s ministry and religious education have spent a week in fellowship on the shores of Lake Balaton, Hungary. The European Conference on Christian Education (ECCE), which meet last month along the theme of “Deep … Continue reading →

The Council for World Mission (CWM), has held its Annual Members’ Meeting in Changhua, Taiwan, as an act of support and solidarity with the Presbyterian Church of Taiwan (PCT), and the wider Taiwanese society. CWM comprises 32 member churches – … Continue reading →

Last Updated on 12 June 2023 by Ann-Marie Nye This year, the United Reformed Church (URC) at Greenbelt is continuing with the theme of ‘Revolting Christians’ – people who took a stand and challenged or broke the political, social and economic … Continue reading →

Last Updated on 9 June 2023 by Ann-Marie Nye The 2023 United Reformed Church General (URC) Assembly takes place from 30 June to 3 July at The Hayes Conference Centre in Swanwick. Items on the agenda include Legacies of Slavery … Continue reading →

Last Updated on 7 June 2023 by Ann-Marie Nye A round-up of what’s on in and around the United Reformed Church (URC) from 15 June – 6 July. URC Training, a collaboration between Children’s and Youth Work and Education and … Continue reading →

Last Updated on 6 June 2023 by Ann-Marie Nye July is Disability Pride Month, a time to celebrate disabled people, affirm their inherent dignity and rights, promote their visibility, and recognise their achievements. The United Reformed Church Disability Awareness Task … Continue reading →