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As her term in office as Moderator of the Free Churches Group begins*, the Revd Dr Tessa Henry-Robinson (TH-R), who also acts as one of the Presidents of Churches Together in England (CTE), spoke to CTE’s Senior Communications Manager, Sarah Ball (SB): SB: Welcome to the CTE Presidency Revd Dr Tessa. How did your ecumenical journey […]

A round up of news from around the United Reformed Church over the past seven days, 17-23 June. Yorkshire Synod Saltaire URC hosted the Baton of Hope Tour, part of a growing movement working towards a zero-suicide society, during this year’s Saltaire Arts Festival, and in support of “Yorkshire Speak their Name”, the UK memorial […]

Wombourne United Reformed Church in West Midlands Synod has officially struck gold—not in medals, but in mission.   The church has proudly earned A Rocha UK’s Gold Eco Church Award. From planting a beautiful eco garden for reflection and wildlife, to fitting energy-saving features like LED lights, dual-flush toilets that are all twinned, and programmable […]

The Revd David Salsbury, Moderator of the United Reformed Church National Synod of Wales, is to be made an Ecumenical Canon of Newport Cathedral. The news was announced by Bishop Cherry Vann who leads the Diocese of Monmouth within the Church in Wales. Bishop Cherry, in consultation with Dean Ian, has appointed three new Canons […]

The United Reformed Church (URC) has announced the early retirement of the Revd Bridget Banks. Bridget has served as Synod Moderator since 2020 and before that with United Reformed Churches in Crawley. Bridget leaves her role at the end of the month. Deputy General Secretary, the Revd Jenny Mills, said: “It is with sorrow that […]

The Revd Jennifer Mills-Knutsen, Senior Pastor of the American International Church, a United Reformed Church in the Thames North Synod, has been made an Honorary Ecumenical Canon of St Paul’s Cathedral. Three new clergy Prebendaries – the Revd Dr Julie Gittoes, the Revd Angus Ritchie, and the Revd Jonathan Rust – will join Jennifer in being installed at a […]