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A joint initiative by the World Communion of Reformed Churches (WCRC) and Council for World Mission (CWM) brought together women from more than 20 countries for a “Women in Leadership Roundtable”. The meeting enabled space for mutual sharing, solidarity, advocacy, and reflection for women navigating patriarchal contexts. Philippa Osei, URC Youth Moderator Elect 2022-2023, who […]

Three young people from the United Reformed Church Yorkshire and Eastern Synods and the National Synod of Wales have become the latest recipients of the Lundie Memorial Award. Here, we recognise and celebrate October, November and December’s receipients. October Applause to ten-year-old Lily Hatton, from Yorkshire Synod, who is October’s recipient. Lily’s bubbly personality is […]

Trinity United Reformed Church (URC), in Wigan, is the second church to receive the Children and Youth Friendly Church certificate and plaque for the work it does to support families. Its work has been demonstrated through a variety of activities taking place there each week. For example, many families within the local community attend Little […]

The United Reformed Church (URC) has appointed its new Chief Operating Officer.   Victoria James, who recently served as the Diocesan Secretary in the Church of England’s Diocese of Portsmouth, will take up the post on 9 January.   As agreed at the 2022 General Assembly, the post replaces the Deputy General Secretary (Administration and […]

The Revd Dr Tessa Henry-Robinson, General Assembly Moderator-Elect 2022-2023 of the United Reformed Church, brings together the themes of truth, identity and racial-justice in this reflection for Epiphany. Mary’s child baptised into reconciliation and inclusion, justice and truth Immersed in water and fire, Heavens open. God’s voice booming Dove descending. Immanuel rising Breaking-through. Setting us […]

Following the death of His Holiness, Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI, the Revd Dr John Bradbury, General Secretary of the United Reformed Church, said: “The papacy has been one of the causes of deep division within the western churches, but the fruits of the ecumenical movement are many. Today we mourn the loss of a baptised […]