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A round up of news from around the United Reformed Church over the past seven days: 18-24 March 2024. East Midlands Congratulations to Dave Dennis who has become the fourth, new Assembly Accredited Lay Preacher to be commissioned in the East Midlands Synod this academic year. At a recent service at Bulwell United Reformed Church, […]

A minister who spent 30 years working in civil and structural engineering before answering the call is retiring after 13 years of service. The Revd John Lee, Minister of Thatcham URC, a father of two and grandfather of four, explains his ministerial journey and shares what some friends and colleagues said when he told them […]

Church leaders and workers have responded to the Chancellor’s announcements made in the Budget on 6 March. They have highlighted the lack of acknowledgement of people struggling against poverty in our communities, and the lack of difference announcements will make to the communities they live and work alongside. Paul Morrison, Policy Advisor for the Joint […]

Volunteer with The URC at Greenbelt team at this year’s Greenbelt Festival taking place 22-25 August at Boughton House near Ketttering. Applications are now being accepted from people who would like to volunteer at yoURCafe, the URC’s café venue, and with the youth engagement team. Greenbelt is an arts, faith and justice festival with a long and rich […]

Westbury Gardens United Reformed Church (URC) in Blackburn is the latest in a growing number of congregations to receive a Children and Youth Friendly Award. The Children and Youth Friendly Church Scheme can help your church improve the welcome it gives to children, young people and families. Churches that join the scheme work with a […]