Tag Archives: URC

A joyful service was held at Epping URC on 11 May to celebrate its 400th anniversary. Friends past and present gathered at the second oldest church in the URC and one of the oldest non-conformist churches in the country for … Continue reading →

Popes and Moderators feature strongly in the latest edition of Reform. Editor Stephen Tomkins is in conversation with the incoming Moderator of the URC’s General Assembly, Catriona Wheeler. She explains how her career as a lawyer and her work as … Continue reading →

Following the events in Liverpool City Centre, the Revd Geoff Felton, Moderator of the United Reformed Church Mersey Synod, offers this reflection and prayer. Yesterday [26 May] was to be a day of celebration and joy for families and friends, … Continue reading →

Three local United Reformed churches have become the latest in a growing number of congregations to receive an accreditation for the work they do engaging young people. The Children and Youth Friendly Church Scheme can help your church improve the … Continue reading →

The outstanding Christian service of two URC members were honoured by King Charles on Maundy Thursday. East Midland Synod’s Revd Louise Gee, and John East, a former Elder from Central URC in Darwen, attended a ceremony in Durham Cathedral for … Continue reading →

A round up of news from around the United Reformed Church over the past seven days, 14-21 May. Southern Synod Christ Church Petts Wood took on a 70K walking challenge earlier this month to help communities fight the climate crisis.   … Continue reading →

A special 12-year-old who people feel “fortunate to be around” has been named the March recipient of the Lundie Memorial Award. Abbie McGregor, who attends Sawston Free Church in Eastern Synod, initially began helping serving refreshments for the church’s holiday … Continue reading →

More than 20 senior faith leaders from across the UK’s Christian, Jewish, and Muslim communities have united to sign an open letter, urging the Prime Minister to rethink the government’s recent rhetoric around migration. The letter, which was signed by … Continue reading →

Woking United Reformed Church supported vulnerable communities around the world for charity over the wekend with a round-the-clock praise-athon and youth camp-out. The event, part of Christian Aid Week 2025, took place on 10 and 11 May at the church … Continue reading →

More than 70 people gathered at High Leigh Conference Centre in Hertfordshire last month to explore the future direction of learning within the United Reformed Church. Those gathered included leaders and educators from Resource Centres for Learning (RCL), the Newbigin … Continue reading →