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As we approach October 7, marking the first anniversary of the horrific terror attack in southern Israel and the start of the ongoing conflict between Israel, Hamas, and Hezbollah, we take this moment to reflect on the tragic loss of innocent life. The violence and devastation is an ongoing trauma which is deeply affecting countless […]

Fourteen-year-old Imogen Illingworth from Yorkshire Synod is the recipient of August’s Lundie Memorial Award, recognising her dedication and role in her church community at Westfield URC. Nominated by Kath Lonsdale, her youth group leader, Imogen is praised as a positive role model who regularly invites friends to attend church with her and shares her faith […]

A round up of news from around the United Reformed Church over the past seven days: 23-30 September. East Midlands Synod The summer saw 14 12-17-year-olds who meet at Abingdon Avenue URC, along with their leaders, spend a day at Rock UK’s Frontier Centre in Northamptonshire, a 122-acre instructed activity site of woodland, a river […]

The Warm Welcome Campaign is a vibrant movement offering support, funding opportunities and many other resources to any group running a warm and welcoming space, particularly for those struggling with the cost of living and loneliness. The United Reformed Church and the Joint Public Issues Team are part of the Warm Welcome Spaces initiative and […]

More than 200 delegates, experts, guests and staff from 70 member churches gathered for the Communion of Protestant Churches of Europe (CPCE’s) 9th General Assembly held in Sibiu, Romania from 27 August to 2 September. The international and multilingual meeting took place at the Lutheran St Mary’s Cathedral in Sibiu in Romania under the theme […]

Kacie Hogdson, URC Youth, Equality and Diversity Rep, is encouraging congregations across the UK to think about inclusion by holding a service to highlight Disability Awareness Sunday. Although often held on 22 September, any Sunday in September can be used to mark the awareness day. Kacie explains: According to the Equality Act, a disability is […]