Tag Archives: URC

This year, Greenbelt celebrates its 50th anniversary. That’s 50 years of celebrating arts, faith and justice. But what exactly is attending the festival like? Here, the Revd Adrian Bulley, Deputy General Secretary (Discipleship), shares what it was like attending his … Continue reading →

Last Updated on 15 May 2023 by Ann-Marie Nye A round-up of news from around the United Reformed Church (URC) over the past seven days. Eastern Synod Congratulations to ten-year-old Lexi May Rose-Cobbold who is the latest recipient of Children’s … Continue reading →

Last Updated on 15 May 2023 by Ann-Marie Nye The Revd Lindsey Sanderson has been nominated to serve as Moderator of the United Reformed Church (URC) National Synod of Scotland following the retirement of the Revd Paul Whittle. Lindsey graduated … Continue reading →

The Revd Nicola Furley-Smith, United Reformed Church Secretary for Mission, recently spent a week visiting the Presbyterian Church of Korea (PCK). In this reflection, Nicola shares what the trip was about and how, as a woman, the URC story and … Continue reading →

Last Updated on 9 May 2023 by Ann-Marie Nye As the nation celebrated the coronation of King Charles III, congregations across the United Reformed Church (URC) held afternoon tea parties, coffee mornings and much more. East Midlands Synod Abington Avenue … Continue reading →

Last Updated on 5 May 2023 by Ann-Marie Nye Here’s your round-up of local news from around the United Reformed Church (URC) from over the past seven days. Wessex Synod Readers are needed to help Woking URC meet its charity … Continue reading →

Last Updated on 2 May 2023 by Ann-Marie Nye Roo Stewart, Programme Officer for Church & Society, joined more than 1,000 Christians at St John’s Church in Waterloo to stand in solidarity with communities around the world hardest hit by … Continue reading →

As we approach a time of national rejoicing, the United Reformed Church (URC) prays that Almighty God will bless Their Majesties the King and Queen when they are crowned at Westminster Abbey on 6 May and grant them every happiness … Continue reading →

Last Updated on 24 April 2023 by Ann-Marie Nye After meeting for a weekend of reflection, worship and fellowship, a second cohort of students has spoken highly about the Assembly Accredited Lay Preachers (AALP) course. The AALP is a two-year … Continue reading →

Seven churches across four United Reformed Church (URC) synods have gained a Children and Youth Friendly Church Scheme (CYFC) award for the work they do to support families. The CYFC Scheme is an opportunity for churches to look afresh at … Continue reading →