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Christian leaders have expressed deep concern about the future of historic churches across Scotland after the abrupt closure of a funding scheme. The UK Government announced that the Listed Places of Worship Grant Scheme (LPWGS) would stop at the end of March 2026, without any official consultation with denominations or the Scottish Government. LPWGS enabled […]

The URC offers the following prayer for personal and public use as we reflect on and pray for all caught up in the escalating violence in the Middle East. Eternal One, we remember before You the people of Iran, Israel, Abu Dhabi, Oman, and Bahrain and those sailing through the Strait of Hormuz: all places […]

Members of the URC and ecumenical colleagues have teamed up for an epic journey across Jamaica to review the response to Hurricane Melissa and strengthen church partnerships. The Revd Dr Kevin Snyman, Head of World Justice for the United Reformed Church (URC), and Karen Campbell, URC Head of Global and Intercultural Church, travelled to the […]

Helen Bell holds on to a question. She says it has run like a thread throughout her life, and it’s this: “Where can we find belonging?” “All the work I’ve done has been around how we help people find connection, security and belonging – these are things that I think are really important.” Helen recently […]

Seventy-four people attended the first in a series of webinars to help congregations become places where people at the margins are loved, nurtured and empowered. Hosted by Roo Stewart, Head of Public Issues, in collaboration with Mike Hart, Transformation Director for North Western Synod, the first webinar, held on 16 February, explored themes such as […]

Still wondering what to give up for Lent? The message from a leading Christian climate charity is to use this season to care for creation and reduce carbon footprints. The Carbon Fast campaign is being run by Climate Stewards, part of the A Rocha family of organisations. The organisers say a carbon fast is “about […]