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Faith leaders urge rethink on PM’s migration narrative
More than 20 senior faith leaders from across the UK’s Christian, Jewish, and Muslim communities have united to sign an open letter, urging the Prime Minister to rethink the government’s recent rhetoric around migration. The letter, which was signed by … Continue reading
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From Strangers to Angels
Alex Clare-Young reflects on welcoming the stranger. We want to be a part of creating a society that welcomes the stranger. Throughout the narrative of Christian scripture, the call to welcome the stranger is clear. In Leviticus, we are taught … Continue reading
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Banning killer robots?
“Machines that have the power and discretion to take human lives without human control are politically unacceptable, morally repugnant and should be banned by international law. I reiterate my call for the conclusion of a legally binding instrument by 2026.” … Continue reading
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Woking church holds 24-hour fundraiser for Christian Aid
Woking United Reformed Church supported vulnerable communities around the world for charity over the wekend with a round-the-clock praise-athon and youth camp-out. The event, part of Christian Aid Week 2025, took place on 10 and 11 May at the church … Continue reading
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Shaping the future of Education and Learning in the URC
More than 70 people gathered at High Leigh Conference Centre in Hertfordshire last month to explore the future direction of learning within the United Reformed Church. Those gathered included leaders and educators from Resource Centres for Learning (RCL), the Newbigin … Continue reading
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URC school launches campaign for new library
Barrow United Reformed Church Primary School has launched a campaign to raise the final £4,000 needed to build a library block. Around £7,000 has already been raised for a new girls’ secondary school at the Bethany Project in Tanzania, and … Continue reading
URC offers greetings and prayers to Pope Leo XIV
The Revd Timothy Meadows, Moderator of the General Assembly of the United Reformed Church, has offered Pope Leo XIV greetings and prayers from the URC after his election as Supreme Pontiff of the Catholic Church. “On behalf of the General … Continue reading
VE Day 80: Commemorating peace and unity
Today (8 May) we commemorate the 80th anniversary of the end of the Second World War in Europe. On behalf of friends of the United Reformed Church in the Pfalz, Pfarrer Martin Henninger, Minister of the Lutherkirche in Frankenthal, has … Continue reading
Synod Moderator backs fundraising appeal
The Revd Kim Plumpton, Moderator of the United Reformed Church Northern Synod, is encouraging people to take part in a major charity appeal to help communities around the world. Christian Aid Week – from May 11-17 – sees supporters from all … Continue reading
New Youth Moderator shares hopes for term
Maya Withall was inducted as the United Reformed Church Youth Assembly Moderator for 2025–2026 in March. In this reflection, Maya shares her thoughts on Youth Assembly 2025: how it unfolded, what it meant to her, and the hopes she carries … Continue reading