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
Commitment for Life videos
Watch our Commitment for Life video and find out more about how the project helps communities
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.
- Download our Moving Stories Fairtrade Fortnight special (PDF | 526kb)
- Download our Moving Stories Fairtrade Fortnight special (Word | 1mb)
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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Gaza and Lebanon appeal
The URC is relaunching its Gaza appeal in support of emergency work being carried out. The appeal been expanded to include Lebanon
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.
Go with Greta and Connect
A free online resource to help children and young people engage with global issues