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URC at Greenbelt: Back for more

This year, Greenbelt celebrates its 50th anniversary. That’s 50 years of celebrating arts, faith and justice. But what exactly is attending the festival like? Here, the Revd Adrian Bulley, Deputy General Secretary (Discipleship), shares what it was like attending his … Continue reading

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Around the URC in seven days: 15-21 May 2023

Last Updated on 15 May 2023 by Ann-Marie Nye A round-up of news from around the United Reformed Church (URC) over the past seven days. Eastern Synod Congratulations to ten-year-old Lexi May Rose-Cobbold who is the latest recipient of Children’s … Continue reading

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New Moderator nominated for National Synod of Scotland

Last Updated on 15 May 2023 by Ann-Marie Nye The Revd Lindsey Sanderson has been nominated to serve as Moderator of the United Reformed Church (URC) National Synod of Scotland following the retirement of the Revd Paul Whittle. Lindsey graduated … Continue reading

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URC visit boosts female representation at South Korean church meeting

The Revd Nicola Furley-Smith, United Reformed Church Secretary for Mission, recently spent a week visiting the Presbyterian Church of Korea (PCK). In this reflection, Nicola shares what the trip was about and how, as a woman, the URC story and … Continue reading

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Environment Sunday – Hope in the face of Climate Crisis

A few weeks ago, an estimated more than 60,000 people attended ‘The Big One’, a climate protest organised by Extinction Rebellion (XR). Using different tactics from previous XR protests, the weekend brought together 200 organisations. Representatives from all three of … Continue reading

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Local URCs celebrate King’s coronation

Last Updated on 9 May 2023 by Ann-Marie Nye As the nation celebrated the coronation of King Charles III, congregations across the United Reformed Church (URC) held afternoon tea parties, coffee mornings and much more. East Midlands Synod Abington Avenue … Continue reading

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Around the URC in seven days: 8-14 May 2023

Last Updated on 5 May 2023 by Ann-Marie Nye Here’s your round-up of local news from around the United Reformed Church (URC) from over the past seven days. Wessex Synod Readers are needed to help Woking URC meet its charity … Continue reading

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Christian climate protestors proclaim no faith in fossil fuels

Last Updated on 2 May 2023 by Ann-Marie Nye Roo Stewart, Programme Officer for Church & Society, joined more than 1,000 Christians at St John’s Church in Waterloo to stand in solidarity with communities around the world hardest hit by … Continue reading

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Coronation Day: URC prays for King and Queen

As we approach a time of national rejoicing, the United Reformed Church (URC) prays that Almighty God will bless Their Majesties the King and Queen when they are crowned at Westminster Abbey on 6 May and grant them every happiness … Continue reading

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Lay preaching students speak highly about course

Last Updated on 24 April 2023 by Ann-Marie Nye After meeting for a weekend of reflection, worship and fellowship, a second cohort of students has spoken highly about the Assembly Accredited Lay Preachers (AALP) course. The AALP is a two-year … Continue reading

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