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The Season of Creation takes place every year from 1 September – 4 October. It’s an opportunity for churches across the globe to focus on the natural environment, either for one Sunday or for the whole season. In the UK, many churches observe the season in addition to an annual Harvest service. The Revd Lindsey […]

A round up of news from around the United Reformed Church over the past seven days: 14-21 August 2024. North Western Synod A joyful celebration was held when the Revd Adam Woodhouse baptised Margaret Molloy, a member of Kingsway URC in the River Ribble. A few of the Lancashire East Missional Partnership joined Margaret on […]

Woking United Reformed Church (URC) has become the 51st Gold Eco Church in England and Wales. The award was given by the Christian conservation charity A Rocha UK, and reflects Woking URC’s commitment to walk in step with nature and put creation care at the heart of what they do. With more than 3,500 Eco […]

Attending a church service or Christian event can be hugely daunting for LGBT+ Christians and those exploring faith. The United Reformed Church (URC) has been working with the Open Table Network (OTN) to create more safe sacred spaces for LGBT+ people. In this blog, Kieran Bohan, Director of OTN,  shares what is in store for […]

No-one should suffer intimidation and violence because of their religious beliefs or ethnic background. People fleeing from threat and persecution in other places should be able to find a safe place in the UK.  British values of mutual respect and tolerance of different faiths and beliefs underpin our society. As Christians, we are called to […]

Following violent protests in Sunderland last night (2 August) involving the spread of misinformation on social media about the killing of three young girls in Southport earlier this week, a statement has been issued on behalf of the United Reformed Churches in Sunderland and Roker: “We, members and friends of the United Reformed Churches in […]