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Colchester church brings Easter joy to hundreds of households

23 Apr 2021
To combat the lockdown blues, members of Chappel United Reformed Church (URC) in Colchester, spent a weekend bringing Easter joy to their community. The group delivered Easter cards and Palm crosses to 350 households in the villages surrounding the church on 27 March. The Easter cards contained Bible readings and a greeting from the church […]

Take part in launch event for new Constance Coltman book

19 Apr 2021
Join contributors of Constance – Pioneer, Pastor, Preacher for the book’s official launch on 18 May from 7-8pm (BST/GMT+1). The contributors will be joined by participants from the Constance Coltman centenary conference, members of the Congregational Federation, the United Reformed Church (URC), the Council for World Mission and pioneers from around the world. The event will […]

URC vaccine campaign raises more than £20,000 for charity

13 Apr 2021
Generous donors have helped the United Reformed Church (URC) beat its initial fundraising target of £5,000 to raise a whopping £20,085 for Christian Aid. First launched in February, the aim of the campaign is to provide people with the opportunity to show gratitude for their Covid-19 vaccines and help protect our global neighbours for whom the […]

The Revd Lythan Nevard nominated as Eastern Synod Moderator

13 Apr 2021
The Revd Lythan Nevard, a United Reformed Church minister (URC) currently serving at the Cornerstone ecumenical project in Cranbrook, Exeter, and previously a minister in Hartlepool, Romford, Brixham and Babbacombe, has been nominated to be the next Moderator of Eastern Synod. The nomination follows the move by the Revd Paul Whittle to serve as Moderator […]

The death of HRH Prince Philip, the Duke of Edinburgh

09 Apr 2021
The United Reformed Church has expressed its sadness at the passing of HRH Prince Philip, the Duke of Edinburgh, who died on April 9 aged 99. A constant support to Her Majesty the Queen since their marriage in 1947, the Prince was one of the nation’s best-loved and controversial royal figures. Psalm 107: 23-31 Some […]

Could you hold a Climate Sunday?

06 Apr 2021
Hannah Brown, Campaigns and Church Engagement Officer, for the Joint Public Issues Team introduces Climate Sunday. 2021 is an important year for climate action. The UK is hosting the United Nations climate change summit – COP26 – in November. We’re in the early years of a crucial decade for reducing global carbon emissions. Communities around the […]
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