Author Archives: URC

The March issue of Reform magazine is out now! Inside this month’s edition: Reform enters the season of Lent by asking whether we’ve given up giving up? Also, the team interviews the “faithfully restless” Paul Northup, Creative Director of Greenbelt … Continue reading →

A report on church closures has found that the United Reformed Church (URC) has bucked the trend of closing buildings in poorer areas, leaving low-income communities disproportionately affected. Church Action on Poverty launched its Church On The Margins work in … Continue reading →

The invasion of Ukraine, one year on: a time for prayer and reflection Churches are being invited to pray, reflect and respond around the anniversary of Russia’s military assault on Ukraine on 24 February. The Revd Fiona Bennett, the Moderator … Continue reading →

Ash Wednesday, on 22 February, is the start of Lent – a period of six weeks of preparation for Easter.  During Lent many Christians fast or abstain from certain foodstuffs – a tradition most seen now in Orthodox Christianity. The … Continue reading →

The Children’s and Youth Work team is launching a new prayer initiative for young people. Everyone is invited to ‘Pray Like Paul’ with and for United Reformed Church (URC) Youth throughout Lent, from Ash Wednesday on 22 February, through to … Continue reading →

Last Updated on 13 February 2023 by Ann-Marie Nye A round-up of news from around the United Reformed Church from the past seven days, 13-19 February. Three men from Iran and Iraq who are seeking asylum in the UK have … Continue reading →

A United Reformed Church minister has been named one of 100 changemakers who have made a positive difference in Wales. The Revd Gethin Rhys, Policy Officer for Cytûn (Churches Together in Wales), featured on the Future Generations Changemaker 100 list … Continue reading →

Last Updated on 9 February 2023 by Ann-Marie Nye International development charity, Christian Aid, has launched an emergency appeal to help people impacted by the devastating earthquakes that struck southern Turkey and northern Syria on 6 February. So far, the … Continue reading →

Last Updated on 7 February 2023 by Ann-Marie Nye Ninety-seven young people and ecumenical guests gathered at Whitemoor Lakes in Staffordshire for Youth Assembly 2023, held  from 27-29 January. The meeting kicked off Children’s and Youth Work’s year of ‘Love … Continue reading →

Last Updated on 1 February 2023 by Ann-Marie Nye The Ask Centre in Rhyl welcomed a special guest last week, Rebecca Evans, Finance Minister for the Welsh Government. On the visit, Rebecca spent time with the Revd Paul Robinson, Minister … Continue reading →