Author Archives: URC

From delivering parcels to families affected by the lockdown in 2020, to a brightly coloured food stall distributing surplus supermarket food, Dursley Community Food Hub is reaching more people impacted by the cost-of-living crisis. The hub, which operates out of … Continue reading →

The transformation of Downing Place United Reformed Church (URC) in Cambridge, designed by Archangel Architects, has been shortlisted for a prestigious architecture award. The shortlisting recognises the significant achievement of the project reducing carbon by 80%. The AJ Retrofit Awards, … Continue reading →

The United Reformed Church (URC) Finance Committee is to provide a grant of £50,000 to the Open Table Network (OTN).  The network is a growing partnership of communities across England and Wales which welcomes and affirms people who are LGBTQIA … Continue reading →

Last Updated on 13 March 2023 by Ann-Marie Nye A round-up of news from around the United Reformed Church over the past seven days, 13-19 March 2023.  Congratulations to Anne Ward, Yorkshire Synod’s Secretary and Investments Administrator, who recently celebrated … Continue reading →

Last Updated on 13 March 2023 by Ann-Marie Nye A savvy tech expert, a passionate helper, and a thoughtful act of kindness have netted three young people a Lundie Memorial Award. Throughout the year Castle Hill United Reformed Church (URC), … Continue reading →

Last Updated on 8 March 2023 by Ann-Marie Nye The United Reformed Church (URC) has joined with the Baptist Union and the Methodist Church in calling for the UK government’s plans on tackling immigration across the English Channel to be … Continue reading →

Last Updated on 6 March 2023 by Ann-Marie Nye There are just under six weeks to go until the United Reformed Church’s 50th anniversary Service of Thanksgiving and Celebration and Open Church House Event. Both events take place on 15 … Continue reading →

Last Updated on 4 March 2023 by Ann-Marie Nye A United Reformed Church Related Community Worker has helped a BBC radio station smash a world record. In November, BBC Radio Derby, launched its Make a Blanket Appeal to distribute warm … Continue reading →

Congratulations to the 11th Northampton Boys’ Brigade, based at Duston United Reformed Church, which has recently celebrated its centenary. Founded on the 8 February 1923, the 11th Northampton Boys’ Brigade has been providing boys and young men with opportunities to … Continue reading →

A round-up of news from the around the United Reformed Church over the past seven days, 27 February-3 March 2023.  Minister’s letter delights Northampton football club  Northampton Town Football Club, its players and supporters have been thanked in a letter … Continue reading →