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The United Reformed Church (URC) Finance Committee is to provide a grant of £50,000 to the Open Table Network (OTN).  The network is a growing partnership of communities across England and Wales which welcomes and affirms people who are LGBTQIA (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Trans, Queer or Questioning, Intersex, and Asexual). Overseen by the committee, the […]

A round-up of news from around the United Reformed Church over the past seven days, 13-19 March 2023.  East Midlands Synod Church of Christ the Cornerstone, in the East Midlands Synod, and its Minister the Revd George Mwaura welcomed His Majesty King Charles III on a visit last month. The church was the venue for […]

A savvy tech expert, a passionate helper, and a thoughtful act of kindness have netted three young people a Lundie Memorial Award. Throughout the year Castle Hill United Reformed Church (URC), in Northampton in the East Midlands Synod, provides food hampers for those in the community who are in need. The church’s minister, the Revd […]

The United Reformed Church (URC) has joined with the Baptist Union and the Methodist Church in calling for the UK government’s plans on tackling immigration across the English Channel to be abandoned. Earlier this week, Suella Braverman, the Home Secretary (pictured), and the Prime Minister’s Office introduced the Illegal Migration Bill in the House of […]

There are just under six weeks to go until the United Reformed Church’s 50th anniversary Service of Thanksgiving and Celebration and Open Church House Event. Both events take place on 15 April. Following the postponement of the date last October because of a rail strike, there has been more interest from people wanting to attend […]

A United Reformed Church Related Community Worker has helped a BBC radio station smash a world record. In November, BBC Radio Derby, launched its Make a Blanket Appeal to distribute warm blankets to those most in need during the winter months. Aiming to collect 100 blankets, the station reigned in the help of Vicky Longbone, […]