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Reform magazine: February 2023
23 Jan 2023
The first edition of Reform magazine for 2023 will be out on 29 January. In this month’s issue: What do we learn from Jesus’ life and teaching about. . . all sorts of things? A new Reform series begins by focusing on Jesus and the Spirit. The February issue also launches a new series featuring […]
PM urged to help Afghan families reunite
18 Jan 2023
The Revd Fiona Bennett, United Reformed Church General Assembly Moderator, Safe Passage and more than 100 Afghan activists and organisations have written to the Prime Minister asking the government to help Afghans evacuated to the UK bring family to join them in safety. The letter, published in full on 18 January, reads: Nearly 18 months […]
Women in leadership gather in Seoul for roundtable
16 Jan 2023
A joint initiative by the World Communion of Reformed Churches (WCRC) and Council for World Mission (CWM) brought together women from more than 20 countries for a “Women in Leadership Roundtable”. The meeting enabled space for mutual sharing, solidarity, advocacy, and reflection for women navigating patriarchal contexts. Philippa Osei, URC Youth Moderator Elect 2022-2023, who […]
Lundie Memorial Award winners: October to December
12 Jan 2023
Three young people from the United Reformed Church Yorkshire and Eastern Synods and the National Synod of Wales have become the latest recipients of the Lundie Memorial Award. Here, we recognise and celebrate October, November and December’s receipients. October Applause to ten-year-old Lily Hatton, from Yorkshire Synod, who is October’s recipient. Lily’s bubbly personality is […]
Wigan church receives award
11 Jan 2023
Trinity United Reformed Church (URC), in Wigan, is the second church to receive the Children and Youth Friendly Church certificate and plaque for the work it does to support families. Its work has been demonstrated through a variety of activities taking place there each week. For example, many families within the local community attend Little […]
URC appoints new Chief Operating Officer
05 Jan 2023
91Ƭ (URC) has appointed its new Chief Operating Officer. Victoria James, who recently served as the Diocesan Secretary in the Church of England’s Diocese of Portsmouth, will take up the post on 9 January. As agreed at the 2022 General Assembly, the post replaces the Deputy General Secretary (Administration and […]
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