No-one should suffer intimidation and violence because of their religious beliefs or ethnic background. People fleeing from threat and persecution in other places should be able to find a safe place in the UK.
Sunderland riots: URC stands together with Muslim friends
Following violent protests in Sunderland last night (2 August) involving the spread of misinformation on social media about the killing of three young girls in Southport earlier this week, a statement has been issued on behalf of the United Reformed Churches in Sunderland and Roker:
Southport stabbings: Church leaders express sincere condolences
Following the tragic events that unfolded in Southport on 29 July, Churches Together in the Merseyside Region (CTMR) have issued the following statement:
Around the United Reformed Church in seven days: 22-28 July 2024
A round up of news from around the United Reformed Church over the past seven days: 22-28 July.
Great “role model” gains a Lundie Memorial Award
Sixteen-year-old Lily Wood from the United Reformed Church (URC) South Western Synod has been honored as May’s recipient of the Lundie Memorial Award.
Windsor’s pop shop brings fashion with compassion.
Fundraisers in Windsor are brought Fashion with Compassion to the town with a pop-up shop at Christ Church United Reformed Church, to support vulnerable communities around the world.
URC minister becomes new Free Churches Group’s Moderator-elect
The Revd Dr Tessa Henry-Robinson has been elected Moderator-elect for the Free Churches Group. Tessa will serve in that capacity for a year before becoming Moderator in spring 2025.
General Assembly 2024: Day four round-up 15 July
Day four of General Assembly took place on 15 July and begun with worship and a Bible study followed by the question “To which new thing might God be calling?” asked by the Revd Stephen Ansa-Addo, Chaplain to the General Assembly Moderator.
General Assembly 2024: Day three round-up 14 July
Day three of the 2024 General Assembly of the United Reformed Church began with worship and “marching in the light of God”, to the rhythm of drums played by the Moderator’s chaplain, the Revd Stephen Ansa-Addo.
General Assembly 2024: Day two round-up 13 July
Day two of the URC 2024 General Assembly continued at The Hayes Conference Centre in Swanwick on 13 July.