A nationwide Christmas campaign ‘Shine Your Light’ is being launched earlier this month to call hundreds of thousands to unite in towns, villages and cities this Christmas to take the message outdoors.
Youth work grant helps fund Mexican adventure
A Children and Youth Work grant has helped a teenager participate on an adventure in South America.
Helpful junior church member gains Lundie award
A “loyal, reliable and active” volunteer has been named the recipient of September’s Lundie Memorial Award.
New National Synod of Wales Moderator nominated
The Revd David Salsbury has been nominated to serve as the new Moderator of the United Reformed Church National Synod of Wales.
Books bring hope and faith to Zambian school
An idea to bring a few books on a trip to Zambia to celebrate the opening of a new school library has exceeded expectations.
Around the URC in seven days: 9-15 October
A round up of news from around the United Reformed Church over the past seven days: 9-15 October.
URC Moderator slams Home Office’s Windrush decision
The Moderator of the United Reformed Church General Assembly says the Home Office’s decision to disband the team dedicated to addressing the fallout from the Windrush scandal “undermines the hurt and pain caused”.
URC reaffirms its commitment to EcoCongregation Scotland
The National Synod of Scotland, in agreement with the wider United Reformed Church, reaffirmed its commitment to the ministry and mission of EcoCongregation Scotland, consisting of more than 600 churches, by renewing the Special Category Ministry post of Chaplain, and reappointing the Revd David Coleman to serve a further five years.
Church leaders share dismay at watering down of net zero policies
The United Reformed Church, Baptist Union of Great Britain and The Methodist Church in Great Britain issue the following statement in response to the Prime Minister’s recent announcement on net zero policies.
Lundie Memorial Award Winners: July and August 2023
An active member of a Mersey church and a young West Midlands Pilots member have both gained a Lundie Memorial Award.