What does it mean for faith communities to respond to the crisis of forced displacement? This was the key question addressed by a gathering of Council...
Embrace difference, resist buzzwords, says WCRC
Representatives at the annual General Council of the World Communion of Reformed Churches (WCRC) Europe, meeting in Transylvania, were told that “po...
Re-visioning children’s ministry in New Zealand
Leaders in children’s ministry and education from all around the world gathered in Auckland, Aotearoa New Zealand, in May to reflect on their varied...
To Africa, with hope
At the end of a visit to the UK in May, the Revd Lydia Neshangwe, President of the All Africa Conference of Churches, said she would return home with ...
What does the Bible say about Christian Nationalism?
A free, ecumenical resource from Churches Together in England (CTE) aims to help Christians “think biblically, prophetically, and pastorally” abou...
Fish ‘n’ chips and woolly mascots
My most recent excursion as Moderator has been to Northumberland. Fish and chips were on the menu – a welcome addition to any visit! We met in the D...
The value of ‘local’ for Christian Aid
As Christian Aid Week approaches (10-16 May), its work has never been more vital, says the Revd Dr Kevin Snyman, the URC’s Head of World Justice and...
‘Arm in arm’ with Finchley Jewish community
Following an attempted arson attack on Finchley Reform Synagogue in North London on 15 April, the United Reformed Church (URC) has joined with the Cou...
Maundy Thursday: Guess how much I love you
On Maundy Thursday, Judy Harris considers what love looks like. Today we sit inside a story about love — a love that never turns away, a love that k...
Listen to Gen Z’s concerns, urges ecumenical gathering
Take young people seriously and be prepared to get alongside them, were key messages that emerged from a recent conference, “Are We Ready?: Co-creat...