A round-up of news from around the United Reformed Church over the past seven days, 13-19 March 2023.
Lundie Memorial Award Winners: January–March 2023
A savvy tech expert, a passionate helper, and a thoughtful act of kindness have netted three young people a Lundie Memorial Award.
URC urges Home Office to drop Illegal Migration Bill
The United Reformed Church has joined with the Baptist Union and the Methodist Church in calling for the UK government’s plans on tackling immigration across the English Channel to be abandoned.
Countdown to URC’s 50th anniversary celebrations
There are just under six weeks to go until the United Reformed Church’s 50th anniversary Service of Thanksgiving and Celebration and Open Church House Event.
CRCW helps BBC Radio Derby set new Guinness World Record
A United Reformed Church Related Community Worker has helped a BBC radio station smash a world record.
Northampton Boys’ Brigade celebrates its centenary
Congratulations to the 11th Northampton Boys’ Brigade, based at Duston United Reformed Church, which has recently celebrated its centenary.
Around the URC in seven days: 27 February-3 March 2023
A round-up of news from the around the United Reformed Church over the past seven days, 27 February-3 March 2023.
Reform magazine: March edition
The March issue of Reform magazine is out now!
URC bucks church closures in poorer areas trend
A report on church closures has found that the United Reformed Church has bucked the trend of closing buildings in poorer areas, leaving low-income communities disproportionately affected.