A report on church closures has found that the United Reformed Church (URC) has bucked the trend of closing buildings in poorer areas. Church Action o...
Ash Wednesday
Ash Wednesday, on 22 February, is the start of Lent – a period of six weeks of preparation for Easter. During Lent many Christians fast or abstain...
Prayer initiative for young people to launch for Lent
The Children’s and Youth Work team is launching a new prayer initiative for young people. Everyone is invited to ‘Pray Like Paul’ with and for U...
Around the URC in seven days: 13-19 February 2023
A round-up of news from around the United Reformed Church from the past seven days, 13-19 February. Three men from Iran and Iraq who are seeking asylu...
URC minister named one of 100 changemakers in Wales
A United Reformed Church minister has been named one of 100 changemakers who have made a positive difference in Wales. The Revd Gethin Rhys, Policy Of...
Turkey and Syria earthquakes: emergency appeal launched
International development charity, Christian Aid, has launched an emergency appeal to help people impacted by the devastating earthquakes that struck ...
Youth Assembly round-up: 27-29 January 2023
Ninety-seven young people and ecumenical guests gathered at Whitemoor Lakes in Staffordshire for Youth Assembly 2023, held from 27-29 January. The m...
Welsh government minister praises URC Rhyl project
The Ask Centre in Rhyl welcomed a special guest last week, Rebecca Evans, Finance Minister for the Welsh Government. On the visit, Rebecca spent time ...
Faith leaders voice criticism of Public Order Bill
Faith leaders, including the Revd Fiona Bennett, Moderator of the United Reformed Church General Assembly, have criticised the proposed Public Order B...
Holocaust Memorial Day 2023: Light the darkness
People are being encouraged to safely place lit candles in their windows for Holocaust Memorial Day (HMD) 2023, taking place on 27 January and themed ...