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Reform magazine: Issue 3/2025
Reform gets beyond the news headlines in its latest edition, as members of an ecumenical delegation reflect on a recent visit to Israel and the West Bank. From scenes of physical devastation to centres of reconciliation, it’s out of conversations … Continue reading
Around the URC in seven days: 18-24 April 2025
A round up of news from around the United Reformed Church over the past seven days, 18-24 April 2025. East Midlands Synod Congratulations to Braintree URC which received the Children and Youth Friendly Church Award in April for demonstrating its … Continue reading
Christian Aid opens nominations for Power of Hope Awards
As Christian Aid marks its 80th anniversary, the charity has launched the Power of Hope Awards to celebrate the dedication of its many supporters. Each category is open for people to nominate an individual or group to receive an award. … Continue reading
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Never Tire – Remembering Pope Francis
The Joint Public Issues Team is holding space with all who are grieving for Pope Francis, especially our siblings in the Roman Catholic Church. Pope Francis was a tireless advocate for social and eco justice, whose ministry included crying out … Continue reading
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On the Death of His Holiness, Pope Francis
The United Reformed Church, with Christians everywhere, mourns the death of His Holiness Pope Francis, and extends its sympathy to Catholics who will grieve this loss most keenly. Jorge Mario Bergoglio was elected Pope in March 2013 taking office after … Continue reading
URC response following the ruling on the legal definition of a woman
The United Reformed Church (URC) has issued a response following the Supreme Court’s ruling on the legal definition of a woman. The United Reformed Church upholds the worth and dignity of all human beings as created in the image of … Continue reading
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Revd Dr Tessa Henry-Robinson inducted as Moderator of the Free Churches Group
On Palm Sunday (13 April), the Revd Dr Tessa Henry-Robinson, immediate past Moderator of the United Reformed Church General Assembly, was inducted as the Moderator of the Free Churches Group (FCG), a group of 29 denominations in England and Wales … Continue reading
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Easter Sunday: Relive the resurrection this Easter
The Revd Elizabeth Gray-King, a retired URC minister, reflects on the meaning of Easter Sunday. Easter, oh, Easter. Resurrection Sunday. The stunning annual festival of forgiveness power and beautiful transformation reminds us that we are made new again. The Easter … Continue reading
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Maundy Thursday: Denial, betrayal, but the command to love
The Revd Nigel Uden, Minister of Fulbourn and Downing Place United Reformed churches in Eastern Synod, takes a fresh look at Maundy Thursday and Jesus’ new commandment to love – asking us what our response should be. This is an … Continue reading
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Pilgrims deliver new ecumenical resource to Rome
During a recent visit to Rome, pilgrims from the United Reformed Church–Roman Catholic Dialogue Group shared their newly developed resource booklet with several key institutions: the Dicastery for the Promotion of Christian Unity (DPCU), the World Communion of Reformed Churches … Continue reading