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The United Reformed Church has expressed its concern following the premature closure of the UK Ijtima gathering at Shrubland Hall in Suffolk after police responded to what they described as a credible threat. Senior members of the denomination said: “The … Continue reading →

A selection of news and stories from churches and communities across the United Reformed Church. Eastern Synod Four-legged friends and creatures who have shared the hearts and homes of their owners have been celebrated at a special service in Norfolk. … Continue reading →

From charity fundraising to running social nights, in sleeping bags and pyjamas, the most recent winners of URC Lundie Awards demonstrate how commitment and imagination is alive and well among the Church’s young people. Olivia Stokes-Roberts (main picture) has “a … Continue reading →

The 2026 meeting of the United Reformed Church General Assembly was concluded at The Hayes Conference Centre in Swanwick. The day began with worship and the morning’s Bible Study. Bible Study The Moderator’s Chaplain, the Revd Jane Wade, led General … Continue reading →

The United Reformed Church (URC) General Assembly has inducted its 2026-2027 Moderator.   The Revd Neil Thorogood, Minister of Thornbury and Trinity-Henleaze URCs in South Western Synod, who will serve as General Assembly Moderator 2026-2027, called the role an “honour”.   Born in Sydney, Australia, while his parents were serving … Continue reading →

Day three of the 2026 meeting of the United Reformed Church General Assembly continued at The Hayes Conference Centre in Swanwick. The Revd Dr Peter Green, Dean of Chapel at Lincoln Bishop University, led a second Bible study, this time … Continue reading →

The 2026 meeting of the United Reformed Church General Assembly continued at The Hayes Conference Centre in Swanwick. Bible Study Today’s Bible study was led by the Revd Dr Peter Green, Dean of Chapel at Lincoln Bishop University. He looked … Continue reading →

The 2026 meeting of the United Reformed Church General Assembly, opened at The Hayes Conference Centre in Swanwick on 3 July. Mrs Irish Sirmons, Convenor of the General Assembly Business Committee, welcomed members of Assembly.  The Bible was brought forward … Continue reading →

When an alternative World Cup tournament inspired Dexter McMenamin to act, he netted himself a Lundie Memorial Award in the process. While all eyes are currently on the Men’s World Cup tournament, another national team from England has qualified for … Continue reading →