Delighted by the response of members of the United Reformed Church (URC) to its “Give Thanks for Your Vaccine” appeal, Commitment for Life provide...
For the love of food – sharing experiences and bringing communities together in Peckham
Many will be familiar with this passage from Ecclesiastes 3:1.3 ‘There is a time for everything, and a season for every activity under the hea...
JPIT launches new campaign to help end forced labour
On the United Nation’s World Day Against Trafficking in Persons, marked on 30 July, the Joint Public Issues Team launches a new campaign to shine a ...
URC agrees to adopt modern-day slavery policy
At its General Assembly, meeting between July 9-12, the United Reformed Church (URC) agreed to take steps towards developing policy and guidance to he...
URC supported Shrewsbury food hub wins Queen’s Award
Shrewsbury Food Hub has been named one of four community groups in Shropshire to be awarded the Queens Award for Voluntary Service. The hub was founde...
Updated guidance for places of worship in England
The UK Government has updated its guidance on Places of Worship for England: The Revd Steve Faber, Moderator of the United Reformed Church’s Wes...
Church leaders condemn the decision to renege on the UK’s international development commitment
The United Reformed Church along with the Baptist Union of Great Britain and the Methodist Church have called the UK government’s decision to r...
General Assembly day four round up: 12 July 2021
The Revd Helen Everard, Chaplain to the Moderators of Assembly, led a short session of worship on the last morning of General Assembly....
General Assembly day three round up: 11 July 2021
The third day of the United Reformed Church General Assembly, which was held digitally, began with prayer led by the Chaplain to the Moderators, the R...
URC passes multiple resolutions about Israel and Palestine
At its General Assembly, meeting between July 9-12, the United Reformed Church (URC) passed ten significant resolutions pertaining to the situation in...