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URC school launches campaign for new library

Barrow United Reformed Church Primary School has launched a campaign to raise the final £4,000 needed to build a library block. Around £7,000 has already been raised for a new girls’ secondary school at the Bethany Project in Tanzania, and … Continue reading

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URC offers greetings and prayers to Pope Leo XIV

The Revd Timothy Meadows, Moderator of the General Assembly of the United Reformed Church, has offered Pope Leo XIV greetings and prayers from the URC after his election as Supreme Pontiff of the Catholic Church.  “On behalf of the General … Continue reading

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VE Day 80: Commemorating peace and unity

Today (8 May) we commemorate the 80th anniversary of the end of the Second World War in Europe. On behalf of friends of the United Reformed Church in the Pfalz, Pfarrer Martin Henninger, Minister of the Lutherkirche in Frankenthal, has … Continue reading

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Synod Moderator backs fundraising appeal

The Revd Kim Plumpton, Moderator of the United Reformed Church Northern Synod, is encouraging people to take part in a major charity appeal to help communities around the world. Christian Aid Week – from May 11-17 – sees supporters from all … Continue reading

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New Youth Moderator shares hopes for term

Maya Withall was inducted as the United Reformed Church Youth Assembly Moderator for 2025–2026 in March. In this reflection, Maya shares her thoughts on Youth Assembly 2025: how it unfolded, what it meant to her, and the hopes she carries … Continue reading

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FaithTalk – Everyday evangelism in the URC

An Evening with Trey Hall The next webinar, An Evening with Trey Hall, is at 7pm on Wednesday 7 May. Trey is the Director of Evangelism and Growth at the Methodist Church and will be helping us to grapple with … Continue reading

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Reform magazine: Issue 3/2025

Reform gets beyond the news headlines in its latest edition, as members of an ecumenical delegation reflect on a recent visit to Israel and the West Bank. From scenes of physical devastation to centres of reconciliation, it’s out of conversations … Continue reading

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Around the URC in seven days: 18-24 April 2025 

A round up of news from around the United Reformed Church over the past seven days, 18-24 April 2025.  East Midlands Synod  Congratulations to Braintree URC which received the Children and Youth Friendly Church Award in April for demonstrating its … Continue reading

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Christian Aid opens nominations for Power of Hope Awards

As Christian Aid marks its 80th anniversary, the charity has launched the Power of Hope Awards to celebrate the dedication of its many supporters. Each category is open for people to nominate an individual or group to receive an award. … Continue reading

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On the Death of His Holiness, Pope Francis

The United Reformed Church, with Christians everywhere, mourns the death of His Holiness Pope Francis, and extends its sympathy to Catholics who will grieve this loss most keenly. Jorge Mario Bergoglio was elected Pope in March 2013 taking office after … Continue reading

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