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For the first time in two years, young members of the United Reformed Church (URC) gathered in-person for Youth Assembly. Held at Whitemoor Lakes in Staffordshire from 28-30 January, the theme of jubilee ‘commemorate the past, celebrate the now and create the future’ radiated throughout the event. The weekend included activities, workshops, worship, Bible studies, […]

The United Reformed Church’s Youth Executive was presented with a letter of commendation at its recent Youth Assembly, held at Whitemoor Lakes in Staffordshire from 28-30 January. A Rocha UK, which organises the Eco Church and Eco Synod programme in England and Wales, wrote the letter in recognition of the leadership that URC Youth Assembly […]

On the first anniversary of a military coup in Myanmar, Church leaders have called on the UK government to use its diplomatic influence to prevent further loss of life and ensure that democracy is restored. The coup overthrew the elected government, with political leaders being arrested, and has led to a major humanitarian crisis. Leaders […]

The Revd Dr Michael Hopkins, Clerk of the United Reformed Church (URC) General Assembly and Minister of The Spire Church, Farnham, tells us why he’ll be eating a sausage for Ash Wednesday: Eating a sausage on Ash Wednesday 2022 marks the 500th anniversary of a very important event, and sausage is far more appropriate than […]

HRH Sophie, Countess of Wessex, visited a vaccination centre being hosted at Woking United Reformed Church (URC) and run by FastHeal Pharmacy on 20 January. The Countess undertook the royal visit in her role as Grand President of St John Ambulance, and chatted and worked alongside staff and volunteers from the church and vaccination centre. […]

The Community Project Awards is an initiative run by the URC in collaboration with Congregational, one of the UK’s leading church insurance providers. For more than a decade, the awards have recognised innovative community projects that have a positive effect on local communities. Winning projects can receive up to £2,000. There are up to three awards […]