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Church leaders lament lack of urgency at COP27
Last Updated on 21 November 2022 by Ann-Marie Nye Church leaders from the United Reformed Church, Baptist Union of Great Britain, and the Methodist Church in Great Britain have joined together to provide the following statement on the conclusion of … Continue reading
URC gifts inspirational painting to Royal Navy
Last Updated on 11 August 2022 by Ann-Marie Nye United Reformed Church (URC) ministers, Royal Navy officers, chaplains, and family and friends attended the unveiling of a painting for the UK’s largest ever aircraft carrier. Around 20 people gathered on … Continue reading
Around the URC in seven days: 8-16 August
Last Updated on 9 August 2022 by Ann-Marie Nye Here’s a round-up of news from around the United Reformed Church (URC) from the past seven days. Mersey SynodMore than 100 people met on a very hot and sunny day at … Continue reading
Students breathe new life into church gardens
Last Updated on 9 August 2022 by Ann-Marie Nye Eight students from five different countries have renovated three outdoor spaces at Rugby United Reformed Church. The teenagers, who recently arrived from South Africa, Afghanistan, the Philippines, and Ukraine were joined … Continue reading
The Revd John Donald Waller, 1937-2022
Last Updated on 5 August 2022 by Ann-Marie Nye The United Reformed Church (URC) is sad to announce the death of the Revd John D Waller, General Assembly Moderator 2002-2003. John, who had celebrated his 85th birthday last month, died … Continue reading
URC 50: Share your views to help “tend vineyard”
Last Updated on 3 August 2022 by Ann-Marie Nye As the United Reformed Church (URC) celebrates its 50th Jubilee, the Church Life Review Group would like to hear your views. In John 15:5, Jesus says: “Those who abide in me … Continue reading
Wylde Green church celebrates Commonwealth Games with post box toppers
Last Updated on 27 July 2022 by Ann-Marie Nye A team of knitters and crocheters from Wylde Green United Reformed Church, in Sutton Coldfield, are celebrating the Commonwealth Games with creative post box toppers. The team have impressed residents with … Continue reading
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Hosting a Ukrainian family
Last Updated on 26 July 2022 by Ann-Marie Nye On 24 February, Russia invaded Ukraine. Since that time, more than 9.6 million Ukrainians have fled their country and a third of the population displaced. In response, the government opened up … Continue reading
Dursley free food stall proves a community hit
Last Updated on 26 July 2022 by Ann-Marie Nye As the cost-of-living increases, a Dursley church has brought together people from across the community and beyond to offer surplus supermarket food for free. Every Monday morning and on some Thursdays, … Continue reading
All 13 Synods now divested from fossil fuels
Last Updated on 18 July 2022 by Ann-Marie Nye The United Reformed Church (URC) is proud to reveal that all its 13 Synods have divested from fossil fuels. The achievement comes after North Western and the East Midlands Synods joined … Continue reading