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Liverpool parade crash: a prayer for those affected
27 May 2025
Following the events in Liverpool City Centre, the Revd Geoff Felton, Moderator of the United Reformed Church Mersey Synod, offers this reflection and prayer. Yesterday [26 May] was to be a day of celebration and joy for families and friends, citizens and supporters. I found myself on Queens Drive amongst the crowds enjoying the atmosphere […]
Three churches gain “children and youth friendly” status
27 May 2025
Three local United Reformed churches have become the latest in a growing number of congregations to receive an accreditation for the work they do engaging young people. The Children and Youth Friendly Church Scheme can help your church improve the welcome it gives to children, young people and families. The churches are: Groby URC in […]
URC members receive Maundy Thursday coins from King
22 May 2025
The outstanding Christian service of two URC members were honoured by King Charles on Maundy Thursday. The Revd Louise Gee, an East Midland Synod Pastoral Consultant who also serves as Chaplain and Trustee at Friary Drop In (West Bridgford), and John East, a former Elder from Central URC in Darwen, attended a ceremony in Durham […]
Around the URC in seven days: 14-21 May 2025
21 May 2025
A round up of news from around the United Reformed Church over the past seven days, 14-21 May. Southern Synod Christ Church Petts Wood took on a 70K walking challenge earlier this month to help communities fight the climate crisis. In aid of Christian Aid week, members of the church walked continuous relay for 70,000 […]
Inspiring 12-year-old gains Lundie’s March award
20 May 2025
A special 12-year-old who people feel “fortunate to be around” has been named the March recipient of the Lundie Memorial Award. Abbie McGregor, who attends Sawston Free Church in Eastern Synod, initially began helping serving refreshments for the church’s holiday club and really enjoyed it. Julie said Abbie’s kindness and caring nature shone through and […]
Faith leaders urge rethink on PM’s migration narrative
16 May 2025
More than 20 senior faith leaders from across the UK’s Christian, Jewish, and Muslim communities have united to sign an open letter, urging the Prime Minister to rethink the government’s recent rhetoric around migration. The letter, which was signed by leaders from the Baptist, Methodist, United Reformed Churches and the Church of Scotland, follows the […]
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