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Following the tragic events that unfolded in Southport on 29 July, where children and those who tried to protect them were attacked with a knife at a Taylor Swift-themed dance and yoga event, Churches Together in the Merseyside Region (CTMR) have issued the following statement: “As church leaders, and on behalf of those we represent, […]

A round up of news from around the United Reformed Church over the past seven days: 22-28 July. Wessex Congratulations to the Revd Dr Colin Thompson who has won the Pratt Green Trust’s 2024 Hymn Competition with his hymn Creation’s Glory Shines to the tune Ich Halte Treulich Still (J. S. Bach). This year’s competition […]

Sixteen-year-old Lily Wood from the United Reformed Church (URC) South Western Synod has been honored as May’s recipient of the Lundie Memorial Award. Nominated by Amy Langford-Tizzard, the children, youth, and families leader at Westfield and Canninton URCs (known as Westcan), Lily is recognised for her exemplary dedication and leadership. Amy describes Lily as “a […]

Fundraisers in Windsor brought Fashion with Compassion to the town with a pop-up shop at Christ Church United Reformed Church (URC), to support vulnerable communities around the world. The shop, opened on 6 July, is to raise money for international development agency Christian Aid. Revd David Downing, Minister of Christ Church URC, explained: “Getting new […]

The Revd Dr Tessa Henry-Robinson has been elected Moderator-elect for the Free Churches Group. Tessa will serve in that capacity for a year before becoming Moderator in spring 2025.  The Free Churches Group said: “We are delighted to welcome Revd Dr Tessa Henry-Robinson as the new Moderator-elect of the Free Churches Group. Tessa will support the […]

Day four of General Assembly took place on 15 July and begun with worship and a Bible study followed by the question “To which new thing might God be calling?” asked by the Revd Stephen Ansa-Addo, Chaplain to the General Assembly Moderator.  The Bible reading was from Isaiah 43 where God says: “I am about […]