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The United Reformed Church (URC) has donated £44,610 to help churches in Jamaica rebuild after the devastation caused by Hurricane Melissa. The funds, raised through a denomination-wide appeal, were presented to the United Church in Jamaica and the Cayman Islands (UCJCI) during a visit by URC representatives to the Caribbean earlier this month. Karen Campbell, […]

Christian Aid supporters across the country are coming together for the 2026 Changemakers Conference. The annual event is a chance for supporters to gather to hear about the results from Christian Aid Week 2025, find out about the stories behind this year’s appeal and meet up with other supporters and Christian Aid staff. Newcomers are […]

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 […]