United Reformed Church

Commitment for Life

We are the URC’s global justice programme. Our goal is to enable you, the local congregation, to make global justice a core foundation of your mission. We offer resources to facilitate prayer, advocacy, and effective action for the most vulnerable people in the world

What is Commitment for Life?

Find out more about Commitment for Life, what it means to be part of the programme and how your church can get involved

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Commitment for Life videos

Watch our Commitment for Life video and find out more about how the project helps communities

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Order or download resources

Order resources for your congregation, including posters, collection envelopes and boxes, and download our magazine, leaflet and prayers

Services of worship

Resources, information and ideas to help you prepare and deliver Commitment for Life services of worship.

Fairtrade Fortnight

The next Fairtrade Fortnight will be from Monday 9 September to Sunday 22 September 2024.

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Commitment for Life grants

Grants of up to £1,000 are available to churches or organisations supporting projects that cover the issues of global justice, climate change, gender equality, economic and social justice

Commitment for Life regions

Bangladesh

Find out why Bangladesh is one of  Commitment for Life’s three regions and download resources including posters, country updates and stories

Israel and the occupied Palestinian territory

Find out why Israel and the occupied Palestinian territory is one of  Commitment for Life’s three regions and download resources including posters, country updates and stories

Zimbabwe

Find out why Zimbabwe is one of  Commitment for Life’s three regions and download resources including posters, country updates and stories

Commitment for Life is in partnership with...

Christian Aid

Christian Aid exists to create a world where everyone can live a full life, free from poverty.

Global Justice Now

Global Justice Now is part of a global movement to create a more just and equal world.

Faith Will – Christian Aid

If you are thinking of leaving a gift in your will to Christian Aid, then please check this.

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Go with Greta and Connect

A free online resource to help children and young people engage with global issues

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Prayer for Gaza’s Children

Download the prayer for Gaza’s Children (PDF | 4mb). Also contains details on how to donate to the URC’s Gaza Appeal.

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