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In the November edition of Reform magazine… When is a protest not a protest? In the wake of riots that took place across the UK earlier this year (sometimes referred to in the media as “protests”), Reform asks whether protest can ever be wrong. We hear from those with firsthand knowledge of protest movements from […]

Congratulations to the Revd Brian Harley who has clocked up an impressive milestone, celebrating 30 years of service at Shanklin United Reformed Church (URC) on the Isle of Wight. He is now one of the longest serving URC ministers in one place. Brian began his ministry in September 1994 after relocating from Cambridge with his […]

A round up of news from around the United Reformed Church over the past seven days, 14-21 October 2024. Yorkshire Synod Rotherham United Churches had fun bringing “Church in the Park” at the Rotherham Show. The churches organised a large tent with four different areas: a prayer area with a variety of prayer stations and […]

A round up of news from around the United Reformed Church over the past seven days 7-13 October 2024. Yorkshire Synod Three churches in Leeds, Christ Church Halton, Headingley St Columba and Stainbeck, marked the Season of Creation with a craftivism project. Knitted, crocheted and fabric flowers were made and displayed to draw attention to […]

In the October edition of Reform magazine: This month’s interview was “transcribed by AI and edited by humans”, writes Steve Tomkins, who speaks to anthropologist of artificial intelligence, Beth Singler. They talk about the impact AI is already having, what we should be worrying about and what we shouldn’t, and whether AI is God. Elsewhere, […]

As we approach October 7, marking the first anniversary of the horrific terror attack in southern Israel and the start of the ongoing conflict between Israel, Hamas, and Hezbollah, we take this moment to reflect on the tragic loss of innocent life. The violence and devastation is an ongoing trauma which is deeply affecting countless […]