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The United Reformed Church, with Christians everywhere, mourns the death of His Holiness Pope Francis, and extends its sympathy to Catholics who will grieve this loss most keenly. Jorge Mario Bergoglio was elected Pope in March 2013 taking office after the abdication of Benedict XVI. It is rumoured Bergoglio was the runner up when Benedict […]

The United Reformed Church (URC) has issued a response following the Supreme Court’s ruling on the legal definition of a woman.  The United Reformed Church upholds the worth and dignity of all human beings as created in the image of God regardless of their sex or gender. Like any diverse group within society, we understand […]

On Palm Sunday (13 April), the Revd Dr Tessa Henry-Robinson, immediate past Moderator of the United Reformed Church General Assembly, was inducted as the Moderator of the Free Churches Group (FCG), a group of 29 denominations in England and Wales that operates independently of the government, by promoting fellowship, counsel and working together to extend […]

The Revd Elizabeth Gray-King, a retired URC minister, reflects on the meaning of Easter Sunday. Easter, oh, Easter.  Resurrection Sunday. The stunning annual festival of forgiveness power and beautiful transformation reminds us that we are made new again. The Easter liturgy and events, retold in any way, tell us each year that no matter how […]

The Revd Dr Kevin Snyman, United Reformed Church Programme Officer (Global Justice and Partnerships) focuses on Psalm 22: 1 in this reflection for Good Friday. It won’t surprise you to learn that I love the movies. A key moment in all storytelling is the “all-is-lost” moment. Here, the protagonist’s ordinary world is disrupted. She can […]

The Revd Nigel Uden, Minister of Fulbourn and Downing Place United Reformed churches in Eastern Synod, takes a fresh look at Maundy Thursday and Jesus’ new commandment to love – asking us what our response should be. This is an ironic day. Just as Jesus experiences his followers’ denial, betrayal and abandonment, he gives his […]