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 how it doesn't always measure up to those expectations.
Church leaders slam Cumbria coal mine decision
The Revd Fiona Bennett, Moderator of the United Reformed Church General Assembly, has joined 450 other Christian leaders in challenging the government’s decision in approving a new, deep coalmine in West Cumbria.
New date announced for URC’s Jubilee service
The United Reformed Church is delighted to announce a new date for its 50th Anniversary Service of Thanksgiving and Celebration.
Desborough URC gains youth recognition
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”.
Church leaders visit Parliament
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.
Assembly Executive day three round-up: 30 November 2022
The Revd Lindsey Sanderson, Moderator to the General Assembly Moderator, opened the final day of The United Reformed Church Assembly Executive’s autumn meeting with prayers.
Assembly Executive day two round-up: 29 November 2022
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.
Assembly Executive day one round-up: 28 November 2022
The autumn meeting of the United Reformed Church Assembly Executive opened on 28 November at High Leigh Conference Centre, Hoddesdon, with a welcome by the Revd Fiona Bennett, Moderator of the URC General Assembly.
URC becomes official partner of Warm Spaces
The United Reformed Church has become an official partner of the national Warm Welcome scheme.
Church leaders lament lack of urgency at COP27
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 the COP27 Climate Conference in Sharm el-Sheikh, Egypt, held from 6-20 November.