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NHS 75: Much to celebrate?
The Revd Fran Kissack, a United Reformed Church minister and NHS hospital chaplain of more than 20 years, reflects on the NHS’ 75th anniversary, celebrated on 5 July. In a short video, Fran reflects on what its founder, Nye Bevin, … Continue reading
General Assembly day four round-up: 3 July 2023
Last Updated on 3 July 2023 by Ann-Marie Nye The Revd Lindsey Sanderson led worship on the last morning of General Assembly 2023. The Revd Yufen Chen read Ephesians 4. Assembly then sang a hymn written specially by the Revd … Continue reading
General Assembly 2023 day three round-up: 2 July
Last Updated on 2 July 2023 by Ann-Marie Nye Day three of the United Reformed Church 2023 General Assembly started with worship and a Bible study led by Dr Nicola Brady, General Secretary of Churches Together in Britain and Ireland, … Continue reading
General Assembly day two round-up: 1 July 2023
Last Updated on 1 July 2023 by Ann-Marie Nye Day two of the United Reformed Church 2023 General Assembly started with worship and a Bible study led by Dr Nicola Brady, General Secretary of Churches Together in Britain and Ireland. … Continue reading
General Assembly day one round-up: 30 June 2023
Last Updated on 30 June 2023 by Ann-Marie Nye The 2023 General Assembly of the United Reformed Church, meeting both in-person and online, opened on 30 June at The Hayes Conference Centre in Swanwick and began with worship led by … Continue reading
Interest rate rises: is there another way?
On 22nd June, the Today programme contained an interview with Karen Morgan, an economist who advises the Chancellor and is employed by the financial institution JP Morgan. She gave an admirably honest account of the orthodox view of tackling inflation. … Continue reading
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Church House celebrates service of Jane Baird
Last Updated on 22 June 2023 by Ann-Marie Nye Colleagues and friends gathered at Church House on 21 June to wish Jane Baird well for her retirement. Jane has served as Deputy General Secretary (Administration & Resources) for the past … Continue reading
Banning boycotts and divestments – have we not learned anything from South Africa?
The UK Government has just tabled a bill placing restrictions on Local Authorities and universities that is extraordinary in many ways. The Economic Activity of Public Bodies (Overseas Matters) Bill states that central government (not Local Authorities or their constituents … Continue reading
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Grants to help run your summer holiday club
Preparing for the school summer holidays? The United Reformed Church (URC) Children’s and Youth Work (CYW) committee offers grants of £50 or £100 to churches needing support to run holiday clubs. The CYW Team also offers free resources that … Continue reading
ECCE conference reignites children’s ministry
Delegates from across Europe involved in children’s ministry and religious education have spent a week in fellowship on the shores of Lake Balaton, Hungary. The European Conference on Christian Education (ECCE), which meet last month along the theme of “Deep … Continue reading