Author Archives: URC

Last Updated on 5 May 2023 by Ann-Marie Nye Here’s your round-up of local news from around the United Reformed Church (URC) from over the past seven days. Wessex Synod Readers are needed to help Woking URC meet its charity … Continue reading →

Last Updated on 2 May 2023 by Ann-Marie Nye Roo Stewart, Programme Officer for Church & Society, joined more than 1,000 Christians at St John’s Church in Waterloo to stand in solidarity with communities around the world hardest hit by … Continue reading →

As we approach a time of national rejoicing, the United Reformed Church (URC) prays that Almighty God will bless Their Majesties the King and Queen when they are crowned at Westminster Abbey on 6 May and grant them every happiness … Continue reading →

Last Updated on 24 April 2023 by Ann-Marie Nye After meeting for a weekend of reflection, worship and fellowship, a second cohort of students has spoken highly about the Assembly Accredited Lay Preachers (AALP) course. The AALP is a two-year … Continue reading →

Seven churches across four United Reformed Church (URC) synods have gained a Children and Youth Friendly Church Scheme (CYFC) award for the work they do to support families. The CYFC Scheme is an opportunity for churches to look afresh at … Continue reading →

Last Updated on 19 April 2023 by Ann-Marie Nye The United Reformed Church has added its support to a new campaign for benefit levels to be increased to cover essential living costs. In total more than 90 charities, have asked … Continue reading →

Last Updated on 18 April 2023 by Ann-Marie Nye Members, ministers and friends of the United Reformed Church gathered in London on 15 April to mark the denomination’s 50th anniversary. Around 1,200 people attended the rail strike-postponed celebrations at Methodist … Continue reading →

Last Updated on 12 April 2023 by Ann-Marie Nye Luton Peace Walk, organised by Luton Council of Faiths (LCoF) and Grassroots, became a winner at Bedfordshire Police Community Cohesion Awards sixth annual ceremony. The Walk won the Cohesion Award in … Continue reading →

Last Updated on 12 April 2023 by Ann-Marie Nye Christian Aid and Churches Together in Britain and Ireland (CTBI) have brought together more than a dozen leading Christian thinkers and theologians to discuss the legacy of Stephen Lawrence’s racist killing, … Continue reading →

Last Updated on 12 April 2023 by Ann-Marie Nye The United Reformed Church (URC) North-Western Synod has been awarded its first Eco-Synod award. It is now the URC’s second synod to have reached A Rocha UK’s Bronze Eco-Synod Award status, … Continue reading →