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Greenbelt Festival: hangout for diverse church parents

Joanne, a member of Christ Church Uxbridge in the Thames North Synod, volunteered in the United Reformed Church (URC) café tent, yoURChurch, at the Greenbelt festival last year. A parent of three LGBTQ+ children, Joanne explains why finding a supportive … Continue reading

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Church expresses solidarity with refugees as Illegal Migration Bill passes

Last Updated on 19 July 2023 by Ann-Marie Nye The United Reformed Church (URC) has joined nearly 300 civil society groups and charities in expressing solidarity with refugees as the government’s controversial Illegal Migration Bill passes into law this week. … Continue reading

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Celebrations all round as local congregation and Synod gain eco awards

Last Updated on 13 July 2023 by Ann-Marie Nye Congratulations to Eastern Synod and Clitheroe United Reformed Church which are celebrating after gaining prestigious awards for work towards helping to protect the environment. The church has become the first in … Continue reading

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Around the URC in seven days: 13-20 July 2023

Last Updated on 13 July 2023 by Ann-Marie Nye A round-up of news from around the United Reformed Church (URC) over the past seven days, 13-20 July. Southern Synod A house-bound woman who has managed to remain an active member … Continue reading

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Reform magazine: July-August 2023 edition

Last Updated on 11 July 2023 by Ann-Marie Nye Not one but three national moderators take centre stage in the latest edition of Reform. The Revd Dr Tessa Henry-Robinson, Moderator of General Assembly 2023-24, talks to Reform about justice, violence … Continue reading

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URC inducts first woman BAME General Assembly Moderator

Last Updated on 4 July 2023 by Ann-Marie Nye History was made at the 2023 United Reformed Church (URC) General Assembly when its first black and ethnically-minoritised Moderator was inducted today. Ordained in 2018, the Revd Dr Tessa Henry-Robinson was … Continue reading

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URC celebrates 25 years of Community Project Awards

At its 2023 General Assembly, the United Reformed Church celebrated 25 years of its Community Project Awards. The awards recognise outstanding community projects taking place in churches – projects that don’t get the recognition they deserve, but which demonstrate the … Continue reading

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NHS 75: Much to celebrate?

The Revd Fran Kissack, a United Reformed Church minister and NHS hospital chaplain of more than 20 years, reflects on the NHS’ 75th anniversary, celebrated on 5 July. In a short video, Fran reflects on what its founder, Nye Bevin, … Continue reading

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General Assembly day four round-up: 3 July 2023

Last Updated on 3 July 2023 by Ann-Marie Nye The Revd Lindsey Sanderson led worship on the last morning of General Assembly 2023. The Revd Yufen Chen read Ephesians 4. Assembly then sang a hymn written specially by the Revd … Continue reading

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General Assembly 2023 day three round-up: 2 July

Last Updated on 2 July 2023 by Ann-Marie Nye Day three of the United Reformed Church 2023 General Assembly started with worship and a Bible study led by Dr Nicola Brady, General Secretary of Churches Together in Britain and Ireland, … Continue reading

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