Tag Archives: URC

Open Table Warrington celebrates community with relaunch

Members and friends of St John’s United Reformed Church in Warrington have celebrated a new chapter of welcome, worship and belonging. In May, the community relaunched Open Table Warrington (OTW) — part of the Open Table Network (OTN), a charity … Continue reading

Posted in Latest News. | Tagged | Comments Off on Open Table Warrington celebrates community with relaunch

A prayer following violence in Southampton

The Revd Dr Michael Hopkins, Moderator of the United Reformed Church Wessex Synod, offers this prayer in response to recent violence in Southampton, and in sorrow for all who have been harmed, frightened or bereaved following the murder of Henry … Continue reading

Posted in Latest News. | Tagged | Comments Off on A prayer following violence in Southampton

Paul Robinson nominated as next Moderator of Southern Synod

The United Reformed Church (URC) is delighted to announce that the Revd Paul Robinson has been nominated to serve as the next Moderator of the Southern Synod. The post has been vacant since the Revd Bridget Banks had to retire … Continue reading

Posted in Latest News. | Tagged | Comments Off on Paul Robinson nominated as next Moderator of Southern Synod

Stepwise: Growing in faith and love

Growing up, Hazel McCorrisken knew Jesus wanted her to speak and share his love in some capacity, but her fears were too great. Here, Hazel, a member of Helensburgh United Reformed Church in the region of Argyll and Bute in … Continue reading

Posted in Latest News. | Tagged | Comments Off on Stepwise: Growing in faith and love

Service honours lives lost and changed by the infected blood scandal

The Revd Dr Tessa Henry-Robinson, Moderator of the Free Churches Group (FCG), attended a service at St Paul’s Cathedral on 19, held in recognition, remembrance and reflection for the infected blood community. The service took place on the eve of the second anniversary … Continue reading

Posted in Latest News. | Tagged | Comments Off on Service honours lives lost and changed by the infected blood scandal

To Africa, with hope

At the end of a visit to the UK in May, the Revd Lydia Neshangwe, President of the All Africa Conference of Churches, said she would return home with “a sense of hope” because of the work being done by … Continue reading

Posted in Latest News. | Tagged | Comments Off on To Africa, with hope

What does the Bible say about Christian Nationalism?

A free, ecumenical resource from Churches Together in England (CTE) aims to help Christians “think biblically, prophetically, and pastorally” about the rise of Christian Nationalism. Kingdom Over Nation presents eight accessible Bible studies and theological reflections that explore discernment, justice, … Continue reading

Posted in Latest News. | Tagged | Comments Off on What does the Bible say about Christian Nationalism?

Churches encouraged to listen before acting in their communities

Churches were encouraged to listen deeply, build relationships and avoid making assumptions about local need during the second webinar in the United Reformed Church (URC’s) “A Church with People at the Margins” webinar series. Themed “Knowing Your Community”, the session, … Continue reading

Posted in Latest News. | Tagged | Comments Off on Churches encouraged to listen before acting in their communities

URC helps shape future of global reparative justice project

Karen Campbell, Head of Global and Intercultural Church for the United Reformed Church, has said The Onesimus Project (TOP), an important Council for World Mission (CWM) initiative has the potential to be “really exciting”. As a member of the TOP … Continue reading

Posted in Latest News. | Tagged | Comments Off on URC helps shape future of global reparative justice project

Fish ‘n’ chips and woolly mascots

My most recent excursion as Moderator has been to Northumberland. Fish and chips were on the menu – a welcome addition to any visit! We met in the Dry Water Arts Centre in Amble where St Mark’s URC in Amble … Continue reading

Posted in Latest News. | Tagged | Comments Off on Fish ‘n’ chips and woolly mascots