The United Reformed Church (URC) has joined nearly 300 civil society groups and charities in expressing solidarity with refugees as the government’s controversial Illegal Migration Bill passes into law this week.
Celebrations all round as local congregation and Synod gain eco awards
Congratulations to Eastern Synod and Clitheroe United Reformed Church which are celebrating after gaining prestigious awards for work towards helping to protect the environment.
Around the URC in seven days: 13-20 July 2023
A round-up of news from around the United Reformed Church over the past seven days, 13-20 July.
Reform magazine: July-August 2023 edition
Not one but three national moderators take centre stage in the July/August edition of The United Reformed Church's Reform magazine.
URC inducts first black and ethnically-minoritised woman as General Assembly Moderator
History was made at the 2023 United Reformed Church General Assembly when its first black and ethnically-minoritised Moderator was inducted today.
URC celebrates 25 years of Community Project Awards
At its 2023 General Assembly, the United Reformed Church celebrated 25 years of its Community Project Awards.
NHS 75: Much to celebrate?
The Revd Fran Kissack, a United Reformed Church minister and NHS hospital chaplain of more than 20 years, reflects on the NHS' 75th anniversary, celebrated on 5 July.
General Assembly day four round-up: 3 July 2023
Following worship on day four of the United Reformed Church 2023 General Assembly, the meeting began with a speech from the Revd Tim Meadows, Moderator-Elect 2023-2024.
General Assembly 2023 day three round-up: 2 July
Day three of the United Reformed Church 2023 General Assembly started with worship and a Bible study led by Dr Nicola Brady, General Secretary of Churches Together in Britain and Ireland, themed “A space of grace is a space of reconciliation and peace-making”.
General Assembly day two round-up: 1 July 2023
Day two of the United Reformed Church 2023 General Assembly started with worship and a Bible study led by Dr Nicola Brady, General Secretary of Churches Together in Britain and Ireland.