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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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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