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Epiphany 2023: Who do you say I am?

The Revd Dr Tessa Henry-Robinson, General Assembly Moderator-Elect 2022-2023 of the United Reformed Church, brings together the themes of truth, identity and racial-justice in this reflection for Epiphany. Mary’s childbaptised into reconciliation and inclusion,justice and truth Immersed in water and … Continue reading

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URC gives thanks to the ministry of Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI

Last Updated on 31 December 2022 by Ann-Marie Nye Following the death of His Holiness, Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI, the Revd Dr John Bradbury, General Secretary of the United Reformed Church, said: “The papacy has been one of the causes … Continue reading

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New Year’s Day 2023: a new year, a new me? 

In this reflection for New Year’s Day, Jo Harris, United Reformed Church Youth Moderator, explores what she’ll be focusing on tin 2023: Another year has been and gone and I suddenly find myself wondering what my resolutions are going to … Continue reading

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Love at a cellular level

Last Updated on 22 December 2022 by Andy Jackson The Revd Dr Tessa Henry-Robinson, a URC Minister and Moderator-Elect of the URC General Assembly, the first ethnically-minoritised woman to be elected to the role, reflects on the column written by … Continue reading

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New Transitional Moderator for North Western Synod

Last Updated on 22 December 2022 by Andy Jackson The Revd Clare Downing, currently Moderator for the United Reformed Church’s (URC) Wessex Synod, has been nominated as the Transitional Moderator of the North Western Synod. Clare has been the Wessex … Continue reading

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New Moderator for Northern Synod nominated

Last Updated on 21 December 2022 by Andy Jackson The Revd Kim Plumpton has been nominated to serve as Moderator of the United Reformed Church (URC) Northern Synod after the Revd Dave Herbert retires next year. Kim graduated from Westminster … Continue reading

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Christmas 2022: so much more than tinsel and turkey

Last Updated on 20 December 2022 by Ann-Marie Nye In this year’s Christmas day reflection, the Revd Fiona Bennett, URC General Assembly Moderator, reads from Luke 2 (MSG), and contrasts TV advert depiction of the special day with reality and … Continue reading

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Church leaders slam Cumbria coal mine decision

Last Updated on 14 December 2022 by Ann-Marie Nye The Revd Fiona Bennett, Moderator of the United Reformed Church (URC) General Assembly, has joined 450 other Christian leaders in challenging the government’s decision to approve a new, deep coal mine … Continue reading

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New date announced for URC’s Jubilee service

Last Updated on 13 December 2022 by Ann-Marie Nye The United Reformed Church (URC) is delighted to announce a new date for its 50th Anniversary Service of Thanksgiving and Celebration. The new date is Saturday 15 April 2023 and the … Continue reading

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Desborough URC gains youth recognition

Last Updated on 9 December 2022 by Ann-Marie Nye A congregation which goes out of its way to ensure the voices of young people are heard has been recognised as a “Children and Youth Friendly Church”. Desborough United Reformed Church … Continue reading

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