As the nation celebrated the Coronation of King Charles III, congregations across the United Reformed Church (URC) held afternoon tea parties, coffee ...
Response to the government’s white paper on gambling
The Baptist Union of Great Britain, the Church of Scotland, the Methodist Church and the United Reformed Church provide the following response to the ...
Around the URC in seven days: 8-14 May 2023
Here’s your round-up of local news from around the United Reformed Church (URC) from over the past seven days. Wessex Synod Readers are needed to he...
Christian climate protestors proclaim no faith in fossil fuels
Roo Stewart, Programme Officer for Church & Society, joined more than 1,000 Christians at St John’s Church in Waterloo to stand in solidarit...
Coronation Day: URC prays for King and Queen
As we approach a time of national rejoicing, the United Reformed Church (URC) prays that Almighty God will bless Their Majesties the King and Queen wh...
Lay preaching students speak highly about course
After meeting for a weekend of reflection, worship and fellowship, a second cohort of students has spoken highly about the Assembly Accredited Lay Pre...
Seven congregations gain ‘youth friendly’ award
Seven churches across four United Reformed Church (URC) synods have gained a Children and Youth Friendly Church Scheme (CYFC) award for the work they ...
Politicians urged to do more for households during cost-of-living crisis
The United Reformed Church has added its support to a new campaign for benefit levels to be increased to cover essential living costs. In total more t...
URC celebrates its jubilee
Members, ministers and friends of the United Reformed Church gathered in London on 15 April to mark the denomination’s 50th anniversary. Around 1,20...
Luton Peace Walk wins Bedfordshire Police award
Luton Peace Walk, organised by Luton Council of Faiths (LCoF) and Grassroots, became a winner at Bedfordshire Police Community Cohesion Awards sixth a...