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The Revd John Donald Waller, 1937-2022

Last Updated on 5 August 2022 by Ann-Marie Nye The United Reformed Church (URC) is sad to announce the death of the Revd John D Waller, General Assembly Moderator 2002-2003. John, who had celebrated his 85th birthday last month, died … Continue reading

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Inflation, interest rates and the poorest

This morning I was interviewed on Premier Radio about today’s interest rate rises. I talked about those whose costs will rise – mortgage holders, renters and those who are already burdened by unavoidable debt accumulated over the lockdowns. I also … Continue reading

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URC 50: Share your views to help “tend vineyard”

Last Updated on 3 August 2022 by Ann-Marie Nye As the United Reformed Church (URC) celebrates its 50th Jubilee, the Church Life Review Group would like to hear your views. In John 15:5, Jesus says: “Those who abide in me … Continue reading

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Tax and the cost of living

The Conservative Party is choosing a new leader, who will become the UK’s next Prime Minister. One of the key issues throughout the campaign has been tax cuts. All the candidates – including Sunak and Truss who remain in the … Continue reading

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Wylde Green church celebrates Commonwealth Games with post box toppers

Last Updated on 27 July 2022 by Ann-Marie Nye A team of knitters and crocheters from Wylde Green United Reformed Church, in Sutton Coldfield, are celebrating the Commonwealth Games with creative post box toppers. The team have impressed residents with … Continue reading

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Hosting a Ukrainian family

Last Updated on 26 July 2022 by Ann-Marie Nye On 24 February, Russia invaded Ukraine. Since that time, more than 9.6 million Ukrainians have fled their country and a third of the population displaced. In response, the government opened up … Continue reading

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Dursley free food stall proves a community hit

Last Updated on 26 July 2022 by Ann-Marie Nye As the cost-of-living increases, a Dursley church has brought together people from across the community and beyond to offer surplus supermarket food for free. Every Monday morning and on some Thursdays, … Continue reading

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New law includes religious settings in ‘positions of trust’

Last Updated on 18 July 2022 by Ann-Marie Nye The government is extending the law that prevents adults from engaging in sexual relationships with 16 or 17-year-olds, to include adults who work in religious settings. A maximum of five years … Continue reading

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Help reflect URC’s diversity through photos

Last Updated on 22 July 2022 by Catherine Kelliher The United Reformed Church (URC) is proud to be a diverse denomination that rejoices in all ethnicities and cultures, challenges all forms of marginalisation and promotes God’s justice for all. We … Continue reading

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All 13 Synods now divested from fossil fuels

Last Updated on 18 July 2022 by Ann-Marie Nye The United Reformed Church (URC) is proud to reveal that all its 13 Synods have divested from fossil fuels. The achievement comes after North Western and the East Midlands Synods joined … Continue reading

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