Tag Archives: URC

Congratulations to the first cohort of lay pioneers who graduated from the Newbigin Pioneering Hub on 15 July at Lodge Road Community Church in Birmingham. After a year of study, 18 pioneers graduated with 14 collecting a CMS Certificate in … Continue reading →

A Christmas carol service during the summer? That’s exactly what Monks Chapel, a United Reformed Church in Corsham held at the beginning of July. More than 70 people attended the church’s annual summer carol service, described by the Revd Gary … Continue reading →

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 →

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 →

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 →

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 →

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 →

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 →

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 →

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 →