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Around the URC in seven days: 9-15 October

Posted on October 9, 2023 by URC

A round up of news from around the United Reformed Church (URC) over the past seven days: 9-15 October. Thames North Synod More than 90 people attended St John’s United Reformed Church in New Barnet on 13 September to celebrate … Continue reading →

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Prayers In A Time of Conflict

Posted on October 7, 2023 by URC

Last Updated on 7 October 2023 by Andy Braunston The URC offers these prayers for public or private use following the outbreak of hostilities in Israel and Palestine.  They may be freely used; no permission is needed. You Shall Not … Continue reading →

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URC Moderator slams Home Office’s Windrush decision

Posted on October 2, 2023 by URC

Last Updated on 2 October 2023 by Ann-Marie Nye The Moderator of the United Reformed Church General Assembly says the Home Office’s decision to disband the team dedicated to addressing the fallout from the Windrush scandal “undermines the hurt and … Continue reading →

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URC reaffirms its committment to EcoCongregation Scotland

Posted on September 26, 2023 by URC

Last Updated on 26 September 2023 by Ann-Marie Nye The National Synod of Scotland, in agreement with the wider United Reformed Church (URC), reaffirmed its commitment to the ministry and mission of EcoCongregation Scotland, consisting of more than 600 churches, … Continue reading →

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Church leaders share dismay at watering down of net zero policies

Posted on September 25, 2023 by URC

Last Updated on 25 September 2023 by Ann-Marie Nye The United Reformed Church, Baptist Union of Great Britain and The Methodist Church in Britain issue the following statement in response to the Prime Minister’s recent announcement on net zero policies. … Continue reading →

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Lundie Memorial Award Winners: July and August 2023

Posted on September 25, 2023 by URC

An active member of a Mersey church and a young West Midlands Pilots member have both gained a Lundie Memorial Award. Abby Mayers, aged 19, who attends Malpas Community Church in Cheshire, is July’s winner and Sebastian Little, aged 10, … Continue reading →

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Church leaders respond to net zero announcement

Posted on September 22, 2023 by Littlehampton United

In response to the Prime Minister’s announcement on net zero policies, the following joint statement has been issued by the Baptist Union of Great Britain, The Methodist Church and the United Reformed Church. We are dismayed that the Prime Minister … Continue reading →

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Introducing Sienna

Posted on September 20, 2023 by Littlehampton United

Sienna Sexton is our JPIT/Parliamentary intern for 2023-2024, using half of her time to further the Joint Public Issues Team’s workplan and the other half gaining experience in the parliamentary office of Cat Smith MP. Here, Sienna tells us about … Continue reading →

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Around the URC in seven days: 18-24 September 2023

Posted on September 19, 2023 by URC

Last Updated on 19 September 2023 by Ann-Marie Nye A round up of news from around the United Reformed Church (URC) over the past seven days: 18-24 September.Southern Synod Caterham URC in Surrey is the latest church to gain an … Continue reading →

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Help make Southernhay URC oak a Tree of the Year winner

Posted on September 18, 2023 by URC

Last Updated on 18 September 2023 by Ann-Marie Nye A tree outside Southernhay United Reformed Church in Exeter has been shortlisted among the nation’s top ten favourites, and needs your vote! The Tree of the Year awards takes place annually … Continue reading →

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