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Churches encouraged to welcome refugees through growing national network
16 Jun 2026
Church members have learned how a growing national network is helping congregations welcome refugees and asylum seekers through practical support, friendship and belonging. During a webinar held on Wednesday (10 June) and hosted by the United Reformed Church Public Issues Team, the Revd Samuel Luak, Church Engagement Manager for Welcome Churches, explained how the initiative […]
Welcoming the stranger in Thailand
15 Jun 2026
What does it mean for faith communities to respond to the crisis of forced displacement? This was the key question addressed by a gathering of Council for World Mission representatives in Mae Sot, Thailand, in May. The visit was coordinated by the Revd Anji Barker (pictured below), Pioneer Cluster Leader for the URC’s West Midlands […]
Embrace difference, resist buzzwords, says WCRC
11 Jun 2026
Representatives at the annual General Council of the World Communion of Reformed Churches (WCRC) Europe, meeting in Transylvania, were told that “political buzzwords” are no substitute for the biblical language of forgiveness and salvation. The Revd Dr Kevin Snyman, Head of World Justice and Inter Faith Relations for the United Reformed Church, was one of 25 representatives from across Europe […]
Henry Nowak: URC General Assembly Moderator issues statement
08 Jun 2026
Catriona Wheeler, Moderator of the General Assembly of the United Reformed Church, issues this statement following the murder of Henry Nowak and the ensuing unrest in UK communities: On behalf of the United Reformed Church, I would like to offer our deep condolences to the family and loved ones of Henry Nowak. No words can […]
Re-visioning children’s ministry in New Zealand
05 Jun 2026
Leaders in children’s ministry and education from all around the world gathered in Auckland, Aotearoa New Zealand, in May to reflect on their varied experiences and traditions of faith formation for children. 91Ƭ’s Sharon Lloyd, Programme Officer (Children’s, Youth and Intergenerational Work), and Helen Bell, Mission Practitioner (Children) for the URC’s Eastern […]
Open Table Warrington celebrates community with relaunch
04 Jun 2026
Members and friends of St John’s United Reformed Church in Warrington have celebrated a new chapter of welcome, worship and belonging. In May, the community relaunched Open Table Warrington (OTW) — part of the Open Table Network (OTN), a charity that welcomes and affirms people who are lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer or questioning, intersex, and asexual […]
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