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Church leaders lament lack of urgency at COP27

Last Updated on 21 November 2022 by Ann-Marie Nye Church leaders from the United Reformed Church, Baptist Union of Great Britain, and the Methodist Church in Great Britain have joined together to provide the following statement on the conclusion of … Continue reading

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COP27 – what should we be looking for?

At COP27[1], the UN Secretary General, António Guterres, made headlines on the opening day when he stated that “we are on a highway to climate hell with our foot still on the accelerator”. Some commentators saw this as exaggerated rhetoric … Continue reading

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“He has filled the hungry with good things” – What we need from the Autumn Budget

Last week, the Trussell Trust revealed that their 1,300 foodbanks across the UK gave out 1.3 million emergency food parcels between 1 April and 30 September 2022. This marks a rise of over 50% from pre-pandemic levels, more than ever … Continue reading

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What are the stories we should tell about the humanitarian crisis at Manston Airport Asylum centre?

The Prison Officers Association described Manston Airport processing centre as “A humanitarian crisis on British soil”.  The Government has admitted that its treatment of asylum seekers at Manston was not “legally compliant”. The pictures and stories we are seeing are … Continue reading

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How can we be sure that the products we buy are not the result of modern slavery?

Trying to buy goods and services that can genuinely be classed as ethical is a much harder task than it should be. We all want to buy items from brands that pay their workers a fair wage, protect their human … Continue reading

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Why I hate Warm Banks (and why my church is opening one)

Last year Trussell Trust foodbanks provided emergency food parcels for 2.1 million people, and this year the number will be higher. Even that tells only part of the story, as Trussell represents around half of the foodbanks in the UK. … Continue reading

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How does our theology call us to challenge Poverty?

Eunice Atwood, Church at the Margins Officer, writes about how ministry at the margins shows the biblical calling to challenge poverty. This blog is part of a series for Challenge Poverty Week England and Wales. Margins are often places of … Continue reading

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URC gifts inspirational painting to Royal Navy

Last Updated on 11 August 2022 by Ann-Marie Nye United Reformed Church (URC) ministers, Royal Navy officers, chaplains, and family and friends attended the unveiling of a painting for the UK’s largest ever aircraft carrier. Around 20 people gathered on … Continue reading

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Around the URC in seven days: 8-16 August

Last Updated on 9 August 2022 by Ann-Marie Nye Here’s a round-up of news from around the United Reformed Church (URC) from the past seven days. Mersey SynodMore than 100 people met on a very hot and sunny day at … Continue reading

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Students breathe new life into church gardens

Last Updated on 9 August 2022 by Ann-Marie Nye Eight students from five different countries have renovated three outdoor spaces at Rugby United Reformed Church. The teenagers, who recently arrived from South Africa, Afghanistan, the Philippines, and Ukraine were joined … Continue reading

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