One of the amazing blessings for the Moderator of the URC’s General Assembly is the invitation to preside at the induction of a new moderator called...
“Welcoming and inclusive” – an open invitation to Youth Assembly
Some exciting changes are in store for Youth Assembly 2027, says Youth Moderator Kacie Hodgson This month has been a bit quieter on our end. With both...
Fields of Dreams
In his latest blog post, the Revd Neil Thorogood, Moderator of the URC’s General Assembly, looks back on this summer’s Christian festivals...
Cultivating a flourishing faith
Holiday Forum has been an annual gathering for URC folk and friends for decades. It took place this year at The Hayes Conference Centre in Swanwick, D...
Cake and debate
Hello all. The last month has been a busy one for me and Kacie! We have continued with our Mods on Tour project, beginning in Northern Synod on 15 and...
Abundance!
We think we probably just created a “never-before” in the life of the URC! A recent August weekend of formal visits to Northern Synod brou...
A Season for Caring
At the United Reformed Church’s General Assembly in July 2026, we rejoiced in a shared commitment to creation with friends across many other Churche...
“Overwhelming” welcome for Mods on Tour
Hello everyone! As Youth Moderator and Youth Moderator Elect, Alex and I are thrilled to launch this brand-new blog. Each month, we want to take you a...
Dunwich Heath Lament
Judaism teaches Christianity the power of lament. Sometimes, all we can do is weep and rage. Sometimes, God and faith have to navigate our agonies. My...
Faithfulness in a time of change
A few folk did wonder if I’d made my home at the Hayes Conference Centre in Swanwick. No sooner had the URC’s General Assembly concluded then I wa...