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Grant to give LGBT+ charity a boost
The United Reformed Church (URC) Finance Committee is to provide a grant of £50,000 to the Open Table Network (OTN). The network is a growing partnership of communities across England and Wales which welcomes and affirms people who are LGBTQIA … Continue reading
Homes for Ukraine – One Year On
Today marks the one-year anniversary of the Homes for Ukraine Scheme. More than 8 million Ukrainians have been forced to flee their home country due to the war so far, and over 165,000 have been safely resettled in the UK. … Continue reading
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Around the URC in seven days: 13–19 March 2023
Last Updated on 13 March 2023 by Ann-Marie Nye A round-up of news from around the United Reformed Church over the past seven days, 13-19 March 2023. Congratulations to Anne Ward, Yorkshire Synod’s Secretary and Investments Administrator, who recently celebrated … Continue reading
Lundie Memorial Award Winners: January–March 2023
Last Updated on 13 March 2023 by Ann-Marie Nye A savvy tech expert, a passionate helper, and a thoughtful act of kindness have netted three young people a Lundie Memorial Award. Throughout the year Castle Hill United Reformed Church (URC), … Continue reading
URC urges Home Office to drop Illegal Migration Bill
Last Updated on 8 March 2023 by Ann-Marie Nye The United Reformed Church (URC) has joined with the Baptist Union and the Methodist Church in calling for the UK government’s plans on tackling immigration across the English Channel to be … Continue reading
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Response to the ‘Illegal Migration Bill’ – March 2023
Church Leaders from JPIT’s denominations have signed a joint statement expressing opposition to the government’s new ‘Illegal Migration Bill’: We are appalled by the proposals in the government’s ‘Illegal Migration Bill’ to detain, punish and reject thousands of people seeking … Continue reading
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Countdown to URC’s 50th anniversary celebrations
Last Updated on 6 March 2023 by Ann-Marie Nye There are just under six weeks to go until the United Reformed Church’s 50th anniversary Service of Thanksgiving and Celebration and Open Church House Event. Both events take place on 15 … Continue reading
CRCW helps BBC Radio Derby make Guiness World Record
Last Updated on 4 March 2023 by Ann-Marie Nye A United Reformed Church Related Community Worker has helped a BBC radio station smash a world record. In November, BBC Radio Derby, launched its Make a Blanket Appeal to distribute warm … Continue reading
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Northampton Boys’ Brigade celebrates its centenary
Congratulations to the 11th Northampton Boys’ Brigade, based at Duston United Reformed Church, which has recently celebrated its centenary. Founded on the 8 February 1923, the 11th Northampton Boys’ Brigade has been providing boys and young men with opportunities to … Continue reading
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Around the URC in seven days: 27 February-3 March 2023
A round-up of news from the around the United Reformed Church over the past seven days, 27 February-3 March 2023. Minister’s letter delights Northampton football club Northampton Town Football Club, its players and supporters have been thanked in a letter … Continue reading
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