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Around the URC in seven days: 17-23 June 2025
A round up of news from around the United Reformed Church over the past seven days, 17-23 June. Yorkshire Synod Saltaire URC hosted the Baton of Hope Tour, part of a growing movement working towards a zero-suicide society, during this … Continue reading
Wolverhampton church strikes eco gold
Wombourne United Reformed Church in West Midlands Synod has officially struck gold—not in medals, but in mission. The church has proudly earned A Rocha UK’s Gold Eco Church Award. From planting a beautiful eco garden for reflection and wildlife, … Continue reading
Moderator of National Synod of Wales to be made Ecumenical Canon
The Revd David Salsbury, Moderator of the United Reformed Church National Synod of Wales, is to be made an Ecumenical Canon of Newport Cathedral. The news was announced by Bishop Cherry Vann who leads the Diocese of Monmouth within the … Continue reading
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URC Southern Synod Moderator to retire
The United Reformed Church (URC) has announced the early retirement of the Revd Bridget Banks. Bridget has served as Synod Moderator since 2020 and before that with United Reformed Churches in Crawley. Bridget leaves her role at the end of … Continue reading
St Paul’s Cathedral gains new Honorary Ecumenical Canon
The Revd Jennifer Mills-Knutsen, Senior Pastor of the American International Church, a United Reformed Church in the Thames North Synod, has been made an Honorary Ecumenical Canon of St Paul’s Cathedral. Three new clergy Prebendaries – the Revd Dr Julie Gittoes, … Continue reading
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Ecumenical convenant in Wales marks 50th anniversary
Church leaders from five Christian traditions gathered in Cardiff on 7 June to mark the 50th anniversary of the Welsh Covenant, an ecumenical agreement that continues to shape Christian unity in Wales. Representatives of the United Reformed, Methodist, Presbyterian and … Continue reading
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Deliver Vital Funding
Please ask your M.P. to commit to deliver vital funding to communities hit hardest by climate change here and around the world. Debt relief and innovative financing mechanisms are essential for climate justice Countries that have done the least to … Continue reading
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Support the Fossil Fuel Non-proliferation Treaty
As a young climate activist, I had the privilege to attend COP26 in 2021 in Glasgow. At 19 years old I was so excited to be in a hub of changemakers. However, the conference finished, and while the experience was … Continue reading
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Around the URC in seven days: 3-9 June 2025
A round up of news from around the United Reformed Church over the past seven days, 3-9 June. Wessex Synod More than 70 food enthusiasts descended on Fleet URC for its famed curry night to raise money for charity. Led … Continue reading
Cut bills, back jobs, secure the future
Like many Christians, I have been trying to balance the challenges of daily life with attempts to respond faithfully to the climate crisis. This has often felt like a struggle. In particular, for me, accessibility challenges and lack of options … Continue reading
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