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Maidenhead United Reformed Church has played a central role in sending a lorry packed with emergency supplies to Ukraine. In total, 590 boxes of all sizes packed full of medical supplies, medicines, first aid kits, sanitary products, toiletries, food, sleeping bags, blankets and cutlery, along with more than 1,000 packs of nappies were driven to […]

The Racial Justice Advocacy Forum (RJAF) calls for coverage, prayer and action for Black and Brown peoples facing racial discrimination amidst the invasion of Ukraine. The RJAF, of which the United Reformed Church (URC) is a part, condemns the invasion of Ukraine, and is deeply saddened by the loss of life, the destruction of homes […]

A complaint about how young people’s views are often dismissed by churches has led to the publication of an important book. Each chapter of Young, Woke, and Christian: Words From a Missing Generation, edited by United Reformed Church Youth member Victoria Turner, is written by a different young Christian from a different tradition. It covers […]

Here’s your round-up of local news from around the United Reformed Church (URC) over the past seven days. Riddlesden church receives praise Riddlesden United Reformed Church (URC) and volunteers have been praised for the support they provided to their community affected by Storm Franklin. Homes were left without power, at least six had to be […]

In a show of support for those in and fleeing Ukraine, United Reformed Church ministers, the Revds Alex and Jo Clare-Young have had tattoos of peace symbols inked onto their skin. The move was in response to a Ukrainian tattoo artist’s appeal on Instagram. Katy, a Ukrainian member of the team at Inked Moose Tattoo […]

United Reformed Church Youth Assembly has made history by electing the first BAME Moderator-Elect. Philippa Osei, formally the Thames North Synod representative, will serve as Moderator-Elect 2022-2023 before stepping up to the role of Moderator of the Youth Assembly 2023-2024, following the tenure of the current Youth Moderator, Jo Harris. “I am humbled and privileged […]