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Invite Your MP to church

“GET TO KNOW YOUR MP” CHURCH SERVICE This is a wonderful way to make contact with your MP after their being elected on the 4th July. You may like to send them a congratulations or welcome card – and this … Continue reading →

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Congratulate your MP

Send your new or returning MP a card The first few months for a new MP can be challenging as they get established. Whether your MP is new or returning to the role, we are inviting all churches to let … Continue reading →

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Dear prospective Prime Ministers: the important issue is poverty not “welfare”

A question was asked in the prime ministerial debate about “welfare”. Much of what was said in response by both candidates was either a gross oversimplification or simply incorrect.  It is telling that the only person who did not fall … Continue reading →

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General Election: Leaders criticised for lack of plans to tackle poverty

The United Reformed Church has joined the Joesph Rowntree Foundation (JRF), the Trussell Trust and 200 other organisations in criticising Rishi Sunak and Keir Starmer for a “stark lack of focus” on how each plans to tackle poverty ahead of … Continue reading →

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Eric Liddell Olympic gold centenary celebrated at St Giles’ Cathedral

The life of Eric Liddell, the runner nicknamed “The Flying Scotsman” and immortalised in the 1981 film Chariots of Fire, was celebrated during a service at St Giles’ Cathedral in Edinburgh on Saturday 22 June. The service was part of … Continue reading →

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Can I Take My Dog To Vote?

All you need to know before you vote Election Day is rapidly approaching, with an opportunity for us to cast a vote for who we would like to be our local MP, and therefore have a say in who will … Continue reading →

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Dignity For All: Demanding Action to End Poverty this General Election

“I will bring to my holy mountain and give them joy in my house of prayer” – Isaiah 56:7 People need to bear witness to the courage and resilience of those who have lived experience of poverty – Attendee of … Continue reading →

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URC Podcast: How do you mend a broken life?

Rafael (Raff) Chaves has lived with violence, drug addiction, gang culture and complete brokenness. Then, someone asked him a question that changed everything. Ordained a priest in 2022 to the Stepney area of Hackney, Islington and Tower Hamlets, Raff, from … Continue reading →

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Staff changes to boost URC’s commitment to mission and discipleship

A series of proactive changes have been made within the Mission and Discipleship teams at Church House to broaden the United Reformed Church’s commitment to evangelism, ecumenism and social and community action. In recognition of the close working relationship of … Continue reading →

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Preparing for the 2024 General Election: Praying and Preaching

“How you doin’?” This famous line from Joey, played by Matt LeBlanc in the late 90s and early 2000s American sitcom Friends, often brings a smile to those who recall the antics that would entail. When we are asked this … Continue reading →

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