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The United Reformed Church (URC) has joined with the Baptist Union and the Methodist Church in calling for the UK government’s plans on tackling immigration across the English Channel to be abandoned. Earlier this week, Suella Braverman, the Home Secretary (pictured), and the Prime Minister’s Office introduced the Illegal Migration Bill in the House of […]

There are just under six weeks to go until the United Reformed Church’s 50th anniversary Service of Thanksgiving and Celebration and Open Church House Event. Both events take place on 15 April. Following the postponement of the date last October because of a rail strike, there has been more interest from people wanting to attend […]

A United Reformed Church Related Community Worker has helped a BBC radio station smash a world record. In November, BBC Radio Derby, launched its Make a Blanket Appeal to distribute warm blankets to those most in need during the winter months. Aiming to collect 100 blankets, the station reigned in the help of Vicky Longbone, […]

Congratulations to the 11th Northampton Boys’ Brigade, based at Duston United Reformed Church, which has recently celebrated its centenary. Founded on the 8 February 1923, the 11th Northampton Boys’ Brigade has been providing boys and young men with opportunities to learn, grow, and discover ever since. The group, which works with five to 18-year-olds, also […]

A round-up of news from around the United Reformed Church over the past seven days, 27 February-3 March 2023.  Minister’s letter delights Northampton football club  Northampton Town Football Club, its players and supporters have been thanked in a letter for the support given during a Christmas appeal.  In December, the Cobblers had helped Castle Hill […]

The March issue of Reform magazine is out now! Inside this month’s edition: Reform enters the season of Lent by asking whether we’ve given up giving up? Also, the team interviews the “faithfully restless” Paul Northup, Creative Director of Greenbelt festival, which, like the United Reformed Church, marked its 50th birthday recently. Biblical women feature […]