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Around the URC in seven days: 13-19 February 2023
Last Updated on 13 February 2023 by Ann-Marie Nye A round-up of news from around the United Reformed Church from the past seven days, 13-19 February. Three men from Iran and Iraq who are seeking asylum in the UK have … Continue reading
URC minister named one of 100 changemakers in Wales
A United Reformed Church minister has been named one of 100 changemakers who have made a positive difference in Wales. The Revd Gethin Rhys, Policy Officer for Cytûn (Churches Together in Wales), featured on the Future Generations Changemaker 100 list … Continue reading
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Turkey and Syria earthquakes: emergency appeal launched
Last Updated on 9 February 2023 by Ann-Marie Nye International development charity, Christian Aid, has launched an emergency appeal to help people impacted by the devastating earthquakes that struck southern Turkey and northern Syria on 6 February. So far, the … Continue reading
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Youth Assembly round-up: 27-29 January 2023
Last Updated on 7 February 2023 by Ann-Marie Nye Ninety-seven young people and ecumenical guests gathered at Whitemoor Lakes in Staffordshire for Youth Assembly 2023, held from 27-29 January. The meeting kicked off Children’s and Youth Work’s year of ‘Love … Continue reading
Welsh government minister praises URC Rhyl project
Last Updated on 1 February 2023 by Ann-Marie Nye The Ask Centre in Rhyl welcomed a special guest last week, Rebecca Evans, Finance Minister for the Welsh Government. On the visit, Rebecca spent time with the Revd Paul Robinson, Minister … Continue reading
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Faith leaders voice criticism of Public Order Bill
Last Updated on 30 January 2023 by Ann-Marie Nye Faith leaders, including the Revd Fiona Bennett, Moderator of the United Reformed Church General Assembly, have criticised the proposed Public Order Bill. If passed, the Bill, being debated in Parliament on … Continue reading
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Holocaust Memorial Day 2023: Light the darkness
Last Updated on 27 January 2023 by Ann-Marie Nye People are being encouraged to safely place lit candles in their windows for Holocaust Memorial Day (HMD) 2023, taking place on 27 January and themed ‘Ordinary People‘. Along the theme, the … Continue reading
Church House hosts national ecumenical gathering
Last Updated on 24 January 2023 by Ann-Marie Nye Church House was host to Churches Together England’s National Ecumenical Officers’ (NEO) Gathering on 23 January. Ecumenical representatives from the Church of England, Roman Catholic Church, Methodist Church, Baptist Union, Salvation … Continue reading
Around the URC and beyond in seven days: 23-30 January 2023
Last Updated on 23 January 2023 by Ann-Marie Nye A round-up of news from the around the United Reformed Church and beyond from the past seven days. Reform Editor marks 100th edition Congratulations to Stephen Tomkins, Editor of Reform, on … Continue reading
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Reform magazine: February 2023
Last Updated on 23 January 2023 by Ann-Marie Nye The first edition of Reform magazine for 2023 will be out on 29 January. In this month’s issue: What do we learn from Jesus’ life and teaching about. . . all … Continue reading