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CWM shares solidarity with Taiwan

Posted on June 19, 2023 by URC

The Council for World Mission (CWM), has held its Annual Members’ Meeting in Changhua, Taiwan, as an act of support and solidarity with the Presbyterian Church of Taiwan (PCT), and the wider Taiwanese society. CWM comprises 32 member churches – … Continue reading →

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URC at Greenbelt: Send us your Kintsugi hearts 

Posted on June 12, 2023 by URC

Last Updated on 12 June 2023 by Ann-Marie Nye This year, the United Reformed Church (URC) at Greenbelt is continuing with the theme of ‘Revolting Christians’ – people who took a stand and challenged or broke the political, social and economic … Continue reading →

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General Assembly 2023 to take place

Posted on June 9, 2023 by URC

Last Updated on 9 June 2023 by Ann-Marie Nye The 2023 United Reformed Church General (URC) Assembly takes place from 30 June to 3 July at The Hayes Conference Centre in Swanwick. Items on the agenda include Legacies of Slavery … Continue reading →

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What’s on in and around the URC: 22 June – 6 July

Posted on June 7, 2023 by URC

Last Updated on 7 June 2023 by Ann-Marie Nye A round-up of what’s on in and around the United Reformed Church (URC) from 15 June – 6 July. URC Training, a collaboration between Children’s and Youth Work and Education and … Continue reading →

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Disability Pride Month: make your views heard

Posted on June 6, 2023 by URC

Last Updated on 6 June 2023 by Ann-Marie Nye July is Disability Pride Month, a time to celebrate disabled people, affirm their inherent dignity and rights, promote their visibility, and recognise their achievements. The United Reformed Church Disability Awareness Task … Continue reading →

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Around the URC in seven days: 31 May – 5 June 2023

Posted on May 30, 2023 by URC

Last Updated on 30 May 2023 by Ann-Marie Nye A round-up of news from around the United Reformed Church over the past seven days: 31 May to 5 June. Yorkshire Synod How wonderfully fitting for Pentecost that people from across … Continue reading →

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If punishing the poorest doesn’t work – do it more rigorously

Posted on May 30, 2023 by Littlehampton United

Last month, the Department for Work and Pensions released its internal review into the effectiveness of benefit sanctions[1]. To summarise the report – sanctions are not effective. Not only are they ineffective – they are harmful. Previous research shows that … Continue reading →

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Woking Bible readathon raises thousands for Christian Aid

Posted on May 30, 2023 by URC

Last Updated on 30 May 2023 by Ann-Marie Nye Determined fundraisers from a Woking church have raised more than £11,000 for charity after an 82-hour Bible readathon. The Revd Lucy Brierley and the team at Woking United Reformed Church are … Continue reading →

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Reform magazine: June 2023

Posted on May 22, 2023 by URC

Last Updated on 22 May 2023 by Ann-Marie Nye There are more insights into the situation in Ukraine in this month’s edition of Reform. Katherine Kelaidis reports on the battles of Orthodoxy and freedom taking place there as result of historic … Continue reading →

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What’s on around the URC

Posted on May 22, 2023 by URC

A round-up of what’s happening in and around the United Reformed Church (URC) over the coming months. May Retaining team members Join the Children’s and Youth Work Team on Zoom on 25 May from 7-8pm for a discussion on recruiting … Continue reading →

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