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The United Reformed Church  (URC), alongside its world justice programme Commitment for Life, has joined faith leaders, churches, faith-based charities and other organisations in forming a UK-wide, cross-denominational coalition calling for an end to the illegal occupation of Palestine. The campaign called “Time to Act” has been organised by the Just Peace Coalition of churches […]

When Liane Todd lost her career as a musician following a life‑changing accident, she thought she had lost the thing that had shaped her identity from childhood. Now, through the United Reformed Church’s Stepwise programme, she has discovered a new way of expressing faith — through poetry, worship leading, and a deeper understanding of where […]

A group of small churches in Norfolk has teamed up with a statutory scheme that aims to keep young people out of the criminal justice system. The four congregations that make up the Norwich Area URC Mission Partnership are teaming up with Norfolk Youth Justice Service (NYJS) to receive practical support for their buildings and […]

A selection of news and stories from across the United Reformed Church. Global and Intercultural Church Advocates championing racial justice gathered at The Lumen in London on 15 June to shape the next phase of their work and renew their collective commitment. The meeting highlighted both strategy and impact, from plans for ongoing advocacy to […]

Church members have learned how a growing national network is helping congregations welcome refugees and asylum seekers through practical support, friendship and belonging. During a webinar held on Wednesday (10 June) and hosted by the United Reformed Church Public Issues Team, the Revd Samuel Luak, Church Engagement Manager for Welcome Churches, explained how the initiative […]

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 for World Mission representatives in Mae Sot, Thailand, in May. The visit was coordinated by the Revd Anji Barker (pictured below), Pioneer Cluster Leader for the URC’s West Midlands […]