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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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Church leaders visit Parliament

Last Updated on 9 December 2022 by Ann-Marie Nye Representatives from the United Reformed Church (URC) were among church leaders who visited the UK Parliament on 1 November to explore the contribution of faith to politics. The event was organised … Continue reading

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Assembly Executive day three round-up: 30 November 2022

Last Updated on 30 November 2022 by Catherine Kelliher The Revd Lindsey Sanderson, Chaplain to the General Assembly Moderator, opened the final day of Assembly Executive’s autumn meeting with prayers. There followed an acknowledgement by the Revd Fiona Bennett, General … Continue reading

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Assembly Executive day two round-up: 29 November 2022

Last Updated on 5 December 2022 by Ann-Marie Nye Day two of the United Reformed Church Assembly Executive opened with Advent worship led by the Revd Lindsey Sanderson, Chaplain to the General Assembly Moderator. The Revd Maxwell Reay, Minister with … Continue reading

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Assembly Executive day one round-up: 28 November 2022

Last Updated on 29 November 2022 by Ann-Marie Nye The autumn meeting of the United Reformed Church (URC) Assembly Executive opened on 28 November at High Leigh Conference Centre, Hoddesdon, with a welcome by the Revd Fiona Bennett, Moderator of the … Continue reading

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URC becomes official partner of Warm Spaces

Last Updated on 2 December 2022 by Ann-Marie Nye The United Reformed Church (URC) has become an official partner of the national Warm Welcome scheme. The mission of the scheme is to support community organisations, churches, libraries, businesses and other … Continue reading

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