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It is clear that the new variant of the virus has caused a rapid and alarming increase in coronavirus infections. The United Reformed Church (URC) National Synod of Scotland is sad to learn that some church leaders are threatening legal action if the Scottish government does not reverse its decision to close places of worship […]

February’s edition of Reform magazine is out on 31 January. A range of subscription options can be found here. In the meantime, we hope this article from the last issue whets your appetite: Belief in God is dying in the west, says Martin Camroux, but the mystery of God is inescapable. ‘Can’t you hear those […]

The Revd Dr Kevin Snyman, who leads Commitment for Life, the United Reformed Church’s (URC) global justice programme, has curated the Fairtrade Foundation’s online Ecumenical Service of Worship, for Fairtrade Fortnight (22 February to 7 March). This year, Fairtrade Fortnight is themed ‘Choose the world you want’ and the service, created in collaboration with other […]

Ruth Clarke, a trailblazer for all sorts of issues, especially the representation of women and young people in the Church and for the ecumenical movement, died on 11 January aged 85. A former Moderator of the General Assembly United Reformed Church (URC), Ruth was heavily involved with the creation of the Windermere Centre and served […]

Congratulations to Alan King, an Elder at Barnet United Reformed Church, who was awarded a British Empire Medal for services to young people in the London Borough of Barnet in the new year honours list. After joining the Boys’ Brigade at the age of eight, and then become a leader at 18, Alan became Captain […]

24 hours in the life of the URC The United Reformed Church (URC) Communications Department is seeking photographs from URC members that represent the life of the denomination. Using the theme ‘24 hours in the life of the URC’, we would like photos which cover any activity that shows what the URC does. By submitting […]