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The United Reformed Church (URC) has welcomed the publication and findings of the report from the Independent Inquiry into Child Sexual Abuse (IICSA) following its investigation into Child Protection in Religious Organisations and Settings. As core participants of the inquiry, the URC is committed to ensuring that safeguarding continues to be paramount throughout the denomination […]

Shiregreen United Reformed Church (URC) in the Yorkshire Synod has become the first church to receive the new Children and Youth Friendly Church Scheme award. Launched in September 2020, the scheme replaces the old Child Friendly Church Award and is a reflective and encouraging process which any church can undertake with the support of a […]

The United Reformed Church (URC) Education and Learning team has created a new home for blended learning programmes in the church – the URC Learning Hub. Blended programmes mix online preparation study with in-person sessions in order to make the best use of both digital and human resources for learning, while also allowing access from […]

Commitment for Life, the United Reformed Church’s global justice programme, has created a new resource for Harvest. Developed in partnership with Christian Aid along the theme of ‘Leaving a legacy’, the resource is designed for use for Harvest services or worship. The resource includes a video of the service accompanied by its full text. The […]

The United Reformed Church’s Education and Learning Committee is launching a new grant to support lay discipleship development. Funding for the Discipleship Development Large Grant Award comes from the proceeds from the sale of the Windermere Centre. Around £5,000 per award per annum is available to recognised groups within the URC which can apply to […]

The Joint Public Issues Team and Eco-Congregation Scotland have co-produced a variety of resources for the Season of Creation. Each year, from 1 September to 4 October churches are encouraged to have a focus on the season – also known as Creationtide or Creation Time – with all the joys and responsibilities that being part of […]