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For two weeks in July, Abbey United Reformed Church hosted Linus quilts as part of this year’s Romsey Festival.  Project Linus UK is a volunteer-based project that provides homemade, washable quilts to babies, children and teenagers. The quilts on display in the beautiful Abbey URC were made by members of the Romsey Quilters. Following the […]

The new Prime Minister, Andy Burnham, has been urged to  rethink the UK government’s asylum policy agenda, in a letter signed by forty senior faith leaders from across the UK’s Christian, Jewish and Muslim communities. Just days after Mr Burnham’s appointment, the open letter, coordinated by refugee charity HIAS+JCORE, reminded him that “those fleeing persecution […]

A selection of news and stories from churches and communities across the United Reformed Church. North Western Synod The Revd Dr Gilbert Esambe is encouraging others not to give up on their calling after completing a Doctor of Ministry degree while serving in the Lancashire South East Missional Partnership. After earlier setbacks and delays to […]

The United Reformed Church has expressed its concern following the premature closure of the UK Ijtima gathering at Shrubland Hall in Suffolk after police responded to what they described as a credible threat. Senior members of the denomination said: “The premature closure of a faith event in the UK due to a ‘credible threat’, such […]

A selection of news and stories from churches and communities across the United Reformed Church. Eastern Synod Four-legged friends and creatures who have shared the hearts and homes of their owners have been celebrated at a special service in Norfolk. In partnership with Rackheath Vets, a pet remembrance service was held in June at Wroxham […]

From charity fundraising to running social nights, in sleeping bags and pyjamas, the most recent winners of URC Lundie Awards demonstrate how commitment and imagination is alive and well among the Church’s young people. Olivia Stokes-Roberts (main picture) has “a special empathy” for the significant numbers of home-educated and neuro-diverse children attending Junior Church and […]