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Cambridge church shortlisted for prestigious architecture award
20 Mar 2023
The transformation of Downing Place United Reformed Church (URC) in Cambridge, designed by Archangel Architects, has been shortlisted for a prestigious architecture award. The shortlisting recognises the significant achievement of the project reducing carbon by 80%. The AJ Retrofit Awards, promoted by The Architects’ Journal, recognises and celebrates the design expertise behind the vital renewal […]
Grant to give LGBT+ charity a boostÂ
16 Mar 2023
91ÖÆÆ¬³§ (URC) Finance Committee is to provide a grant of £50,000 to the Open Table Network (OTN). The network is a growing partnership of communities across England and Wales which welcomes and affirms people who are LGBTQIA (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Trans, Queer or Questioning, Intersex, and Asexual). Overseen by the committee, the […]
Around the URC in seven days: 13–19 March 2023
13 Mar 2023
A round-up of news from around the United Reformed Church over the past seven days, 13-19 March 2023. East Midlands Synod Church of Christ the Cornerstone, in the East Midlands Synod, and its Minister the Revd George Mwaura welcomed His Majesty King Charles III on a visit last month. The church was the venue for […]
Lundie Memorial Award Winners: January–March 2023
13 Mar 2023
A savvy tech expert, a passionate helper, and a thoughtful act of kindness have netted three young people a Lundie Memorial Award. Throughout the year Castle Hill United Reformed Church (URC), in Northampton in the East Midlands Synod, provides food hampers for those in the community who are in need. The church’s minister, the Revd […]
URC urges Home Office to drop Illegal Migration Bill
08 Mar 2023
91ÖÆÆ¬³§ (URC) has joined with the Baptist Union and the Methodist Church in calling for the UK government’s plans on tackling immigration across the English Channel to be abandoned. Earlier this week, Suella Braverman, the Home Secretary (pictured), and the Prime Minister’s Office introduced the Illegal Migration Bill in the House of […]
Countdown to URC’s 50th anniversary celebrations
06 Mar 2023
There are just under six weeks to go until the United Reformed Church’s 50th anniversary Service of Thanksgiving and Celebration and Open Church House Event. Both events take place on 15 April. Following the postponement of the date last October because of a rail strike, there has been more interest from people wanting to attend […]
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