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The United Reformed Church (URC) is proud to announce the winners of its Worship Resources Competition. Eight judges, including the celebrated composer, Bernadette Farrell, whose work includes Christ Be Our Light, judged dozens of entries from choirs, bands, individuals, songwriters, hymnwriters, organists, composers, and poets. Starting off with ‘traditional’ and ‘contemporary’ hymn categories, along with […]

Friends and members of the denomination gathered at the House of Lords on Thursday 30 June to mark the 50th anniversary of the debate about the United Reformed Church Bill. NEW: Watch a video from the event A small reception and ceremony were held in the Attlee and Reid Room, where the debate took place […]

There couldn’t have been a more ideal place for Northern Synod to celebrate the United Reformed Church (URC’s) 50th Jubilee year than at the open-air museum in Beamish, County Durham. At every turn visitors to this popular attraction are to be heard sharing memories of how they or their parents or grandparents had lived in […]

The 2022 United Reformed Church General Assembly takes place from 8-11 July at The Hayes Conference Centre in Swanwick. This will be the first in-person General Assembly since 2018. Items on the agenda include response to the legacies of transatlantic slavery; the launch of URC Children; one-off payments to ministers and lay staff in light […]

Exploring Eldership is a new course written for United Reformed Church Elders by Elders. In the course you’ll find information about a number of different topics, all of them critical to the role. It may also serve as a refresher for Elders who may wish to review their ministry and responsibilities either individually or corporately. […]

The Revd Dr Adam Scott has been appointed to the role of Principal of Northern College. Dr Scott will succeed the role when the current Principal, the Revd Dr Rosalind Selby retires in 2023. Dr Scott currently serves as Tutor for Ministerial Formation at the college and comes with experience of pastorate and chaplaincy ministries […]