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As we prepare to mark the death of Jesus on the cross on Good Friday, the Revd Geoff Felton, Moderator of the United Reformed Church Mersey Synod, compares and contrasts the city of Liverpool with that of Jerusalem; two cities that have had their fair share of difficulties: Welcome to Liverpool. Liverpool receives 54 million […]

Sharon Barr, Designated Safeguarding Lead for the United Reformed Church, reflects upon Maundy Thursday and the safeguarding link for those in churches: John 13 gives an account of Jesus sharing his last meal with his disciples, a group of friends he had come to know during his ministry. This group was made up of different […]

As we approach Palm Sunday, we continue to pray for Ukraine and remember that there is ongoing conflict and devastation in other places around the world. In the past three weeks, ISIS has claimed responsibility for several fatal terror attacks in Israel which draws our attention to the area as we approach Holy Week. We […]

A powerful letter issued by a group of church leaders, which argues that there is no justification in excluding trans people from the ban on conversion therapy, has been endorsed by the Revd Clare Downing, Moderator of the United Reformed Church General Assembly. Last week, the government announced that it was dropping plans to ban […]

Congratulations to Moldgreen United Reformed Church in Huddersfield has recently been awarded Silver Eco Church status by the A Rocha UK. The church was kickstarted into action when Elder Kevan Shuttleworth, a vegan cyclist, nature lover and champion of all things eco, led Moldgreen’s first eco worship session and a series of workshops to help […]

On 3 April, churches and Christians from across the UK and Ireland will come together in an act of witness to pray for the people of Ukraine and for an end to the conflict.  Among the faith leaders supporting the act of witness are the Revd Dr Kevin Snyman, the United Reformed Church’s Programme Officer […]