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Conflict Prevention and ‘A New Agenda for Peace’

Posted on July 20, 2023 by Littlehampton United

Currently, a quarter of humanity is living in places affected by violent conflict, with the world facing the highest number of violent conflicts since the Second World War[1]. We face significant challenges, with the ongoing devastating war in Ukraine, global … Continue reading →

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Church expresses solidarity with refugees as Illegal Migration Bill passes

Posted on July 19, 2023 by URC

Last Updated on 19 July 2023 by Ann-Marie Nye The United Reformed Church (URC) has joined nearly 300 civil society groups and charities in expressing solidarity with refugees as the government’s controversial Illegal Migration Bill passes into law this week. … Continue reading →

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The Illegal Migration Bill becomes law

Posted on July 18, 2023 by Littlehampton United

Early this morning, the government’s Illegal Migration Bill passed its final parliamentary stages and will shortly pass into law. Church leaders from JPIT’s denominations have joined with civil society groups and charities in a solidarity statement to mark this moment, … Continue reading →

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Celebrations all round as local congregation and Synod gain eco awards

Posted on July 13, 2023 by URC

Last Updated on 13 July 2023 by Ann-Marie Nye Congratulations to Eastern Synod and Clitheroe United Reformed Church which are celebrating after gaining prestigious awards for work towards helping to protect the environment. The church has become the first in … Continue reading →

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Around the URC in seven days: 13-20 July 2023

Posted on July 13, 2023 by URC

Last Updated on 13 July 2023 by Ann-Marie Nye A round-up of news from around the United Reformed Church (URC) over the past seven days, 13-20 July. Southern Synod A house-bound woman who has managed to remain an active member … Continue reading →

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Voter ID: the Consequences

Posted on July 12, 2023 by Littlehampton United

At the local elections in May, voters were required to present photo ID for the first time in England. The changes to the law were introduced by the Conservative Government in the Elections Act 2022. The change was criticised by … Continue reading →

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Reform magazine: July-August 2023 edition

Posted on July 11, 2023 by URC

Last Updated on 11 July 2023 by Ann-Marie Nye Not one but three national moderators take centre stage in the latest edition of Reform. The Revd Dr Tessa Henry-Robinson, Moderator of General Assembly 2023-24, talks to Reform about justice, violence … Continue reading →

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Why the US should change course on sending cluster munitions to Ukraine

Posted on July 10, 2023 by Littlehampton United

We urge President Biden not to send cluster munitions to Ukraine. In 2021,  97% of global deaths from cluster munitions were civilians and two thirds of these were children.[1] Unexploded bomblets from cluster munitions litter areas of land posing a … Continue reading →

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URC inducts first woman BAME General Assembly Moderator

Posted on July 4, 2023 by URC

Last Updated on 4 July 2023 by Ann-Marie Nye History was made at the 2023 United Reformed Church (URC) General Assembly when its first black and ethnically-minoritised Moderator was inducted today. Ordained in 2018, the Revd Dr Tessa Henry-Robinson was … Continue reading →

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URC celebrates 25 years of Community Project Awards

Posted on July 4, 2023 by URC

At its 2023 General Assembly, the United Reformed Church celebrated 25 years of its Community Project Awards. The awards recognise outstanding community projects taking place in churches – projects that don’t get the recognition they deserve, but which demonstrate the … Continue reading →

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