United Reformed Church
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The official Bluesky account for the United Reformed Church, a Christian church in the United Kingdom.
Trevor Jamison hopes to be squeezed into Heaven in today’s Daily Devotion.
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February 10, 2026 at 6:00 AM
Trevor Jamison hopes to be squeezed into Heaven in today’s Daily Devotion.
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Synod Clerk - the National Synod of Scotland. A pivotal role in ensuring effective communication, governance, and coordination across all of the Synod’s activities. The Synod Clerk will provide key leadership and administrative oversight within the Synod. urc.org.uk/jobs
February 9, 2026 at 1:00 PM
Synod Clerk - the National Synod of Scotland. A pivotal role in ensuring effective communication, governance, and coordination across all of the Synod’s activities. The Synod Clerk will provide key leadership and administrative oversight within the Synod. urc.org.uk/jobs
Today, the United Reformed Church remembers those who died during a V2 rocket bombing in Tavistock Place, London, on 9 February 1945. https://urc.org.uk/our-news-stories/latest-news/
February 9, 2026 at 9:00 AM
Today, the United Reformed Church remembers those who died during a V2 rocket bombing in Tavistock Place, London, on 9 February 1945. https://urc.org.uk/our-news-stories/latest-news/
Margaret Higton lets the children come in today’s Daily Devotion.
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February 9, 2026 at 6:00 AM
Margaret Higton lets the children come in today’s Daily Devotion.
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It's Valentine's Day on Saturday and you could say 'I love you' by buying an air freshener from the local garage late on Friday night, or you could browse our bookshop's range of books and gifts https://urcshop.co.uk/books 😊❤️ Subject to availability.
February 8, 2026 at 9:00 PM
It's Valentine's Day on Saturday and you could say 'I love you' by buying an air freshener from the local garage late on Friday night, or you could browse our bookshop's range of books and gifts https://urcshop.co.uk/books 😊❤️ Subject to availability.
Walt Johnson starts some thinking about Psalm 119 in today’s Daily Devotion.
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February 8, 2026 at 6:00 AM
Walt Johnson starts some thinking about Psalm 119 in today’s Daily Devotion.
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The 2026 meeting of the URC Assembly Executive was held online today. For your round up of the business discussed and decisions made, see https://ow.ly/1BKN50YaP4S
February 7, 2026 at 1:42 PM
The 2026 meeting of the URC Assembly Executive was held online today. For your round up of the business discussed and decisions made, see https://ow.ly/1BKN50YaP4S
Racial Justice Sunday is tomorrow, 8 February. Let us use it "to stand together in love, rejecting words, actions and behaviours that go against Christ’s teachings, and embracing those biblical principles that foment unity and engagement". (Richard Reddie) https://bit.ly/RacialJusticeSunday2026
February 7, 2026 at 9:00 AM
Racial Justice Sunday is tomorrow, 8 February. Let us use it "to stand together in love, rejecting words, actions and behaviours that go against Christ’s teachings, and embracing those biblical principles that foment unity and engagement". (Richard Reddie) https://bit.ly/RacialJusticeSunday2026
Michelle Jarmany wrestles with Jesus’ recorded teaching on divorce in today’s Daily Devotion.
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February 7, 2026 at 6:00 AM
Michelle Jarmany wrestles with Jesus’ recorded teaching on divorce in today’s Daily Devotion.
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Are you an effective practitioner able to empower children and young people? Do you understand current theological thinking around the ministry of children, youth and intergenerational discipleship? The URC needs a Head of Children, Youth and Intergenerational Discipleship. https://bit.ly/URC-CYI
February 6, 2026 at 5:01 PM
Are you an effective practitioner able to empower children and young people? Do you understand current theological thinking around the ministry of children, youth and intergenerational discipleship? The URC needs a Head of Children, Youth and Intergenerational Discipleship. https://bit.ly/URC-CYI
Online training about eating disorders and how to support people affected by them. Designed for youth leaders, but open for all . Delivered by TasteLife. https://www.tastelifeuk.org
Date: Wednesday 25 February
Time: 7-9pm
Email [email protected] to book your place
Date: Wednesday 25 February
Time: 7-9pm
Email [email protected] to book your place
February 6, 2026 at 1:00 PM
Online training about eating disorders and how to support people affected by them. Designed for youth leaders, but open for all . Delivered by TasteLife. https://www.tastelifeuk.org
Date: Wednesday 25 February
Time: 7-9pm
Email [email protected] to book your place
Date: Wednesday 25 February
Time: 7-9pm
Email [email protected] to book your place
Simon Cross ponders the Kingdom’s restorative justice in today’s Daily Devotion.
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February 6, 2026 at 6:00 AM
Simon Cross ponders the Kingdom’s restorative justice in today’s Daily Devotion.
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Julian Macro explores Christian fellowship and discipline in today’s Daily Devotion.
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February 5, 2026 at 6:00 AM
Julian Macro explores Christian fellowship and discipline in today’s Daily Devotion.
https://mailchi.mp/urc/urc-daily-devotion-for-5-02-2026
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ChurchWorks Summit – 27 February
Build connections and develop practical responses to today’s most urgent social issues and escalating wellbeing challenges. For more information, see https://cte.org.uk/churchworks-summit-feb2026/
Build connections and develop practical responses to today’s most urgent social issues and escalating wellbeing challenges. For more information, see https://cte.org.uk/churchworks-summit-feb2026/
February 4, 2026 at 1:00 PM
ChurchWorks Summit – 27 February
Build connections and develop practical responses to today’s most urgent social issues and escalating wellbeing challenges. For more information, see https://cte.org.uk/churchworks-summit-feb2026/
Build connections and develop practical responses to today’s most urgent social issues and escalating wellbeing challenges. For more information, see https://cte.org.uk/churchworks-summit-feb2026/
Geoffrey Clarke is with the lost sheep in today’s Daily Devotion.
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February 4, 2026 at 6:00 AM
Geoffrey Clarke is with the lost sheep in today’s Daily Devotion.
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“When we decide to park some unwelcome news, our behaviour is affected in ways beyond our ken, indeed beyond our conscious control.” John Young considers the disciples’ reaction to Jesus’ foretelling his death in today’s Daily Devotion.
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February 3, 2026 at 6:00 AM
“When we decide to park some unwelcome news, our behaviour is affected in ways beyond our ken, indeed beyond our conscious control.” John Young considers the disciples’ reaction to Jesus’ foretelling his death in today’s Daily Devotion.
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More than £42,000 has already been raised for the URC’s appeal supporting Jamaican communities devastated by Hurricane Melissa — and donations are still open. To learn how you can help and where vital funds are going to, https://ow.ly/7Xxt50Y7x9r
February 2, 2026 at 5:01 PM
More than £42,000 has already been raised for the URC’s appeal supporting Jamaican communities devastated by Hurricane Melissa — and donations are still open. To learn how you can help and where vital funds are going to, https://ow.ly/7Xxt50Y7x9r
Susan Durber ponders giving in today’s Daily Devotion.
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February 2, 2026 at 6:00 AM
Susan Durber ponders giving in today’s Daily Devotion.
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Liz Hudson bubbles with joy as she explores Psalm 118 in today’s Daily Devotion.
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February 1, 2026 at 6:00 AM
Liz Hudson bubbles with joy as she explores Psalm 118 in today’s Daily Devotion.
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"What miracles do you think Jesus would do if he was in your neighbourhood today?” Roo Stewart wonders about miracles in today’s Daily Devotion https://mailchi.mp/urc/urc-daily-devotion-31-january-2026
January 31, 2026 at 5:30 AM
"What miracles do you think Jesus would do if he was in your neighbourhood today?” Roo Stewart wonders about miracles in today’s Daily Devotion https://mailchi.mp/urc/urc-daily-devotion-31-january-2026
The MA Prize in Mission and Evangelism 2026 is open. The prize will be awarded for the best thesis around the themes of mission, evangelism and church planting in the UK context. Entries must be in by 30 April. For more on this, see https://cte.org.uk/ma-prize-in-mission-and-evangelism-2026/
January 30, 2026 at 5:00 PM
The MA Prize in Mission and Evangelism 2026 is open. The prize will be awarded for the best thesis around the themes of mission, evangelism and church planting in the UK context. Entries must be in by 30 April. For more on this, see https://cte.org.uk/ma-prize-in-mission-and-evangelism-2026/
"On the mountain top we see Jesus as he really is.” John Wilcox considers the Transfiguration in today’s Daily Devotion. https://mailchi.mp/urc/urc-daily-devotion-30-january-2026
January 30, 2026 at 5:30 AM
"On the mountain top we see Jesus as he really is.” John Wilcox considers the Transfiguration in today’s Daily Devotion. https://mailchi.mp/urc/urc-daily-devotion-30-january-2026
Online training about eating disorders and how to support people affected by them. Designed for youth leaders, but open for all. Delivered by TasteLife https://www.tastelifeuk.org
Date: Wednesday 25 February
Time: 7-9pm
Email [email protected] to book your place
Date: Wednesday 25 February
Time: 7-9pm
Email [email protected] to book your place
January 29, 2026 at 5:00 PM
Online training about eating disorders and how to support people affected by them. Designed for youth leaders, but open for all. Delivered by TasteLife https://www.tastelifeuk.org
Date: Wednesday 25 February
Time: 7-9pm
Email [email protected] to book your place
Date: Wednesday 25 February
Time: 7-9pm
Email [email protected] to book your place
“That isn’t how to motivate volunteers! Congregationalists can get stroppy about that type of behaviour." Andy Braunston is puzzled by Jesus in today’s Daily Devotion. https://mailchi.mp/urc/urc-daily-devotion-29-january-2026 Photo: Yogendra Singh/Unsplash
January 29, 2026 at 5:30 AM
“That isn’t how to motivate volunteers! Congregationalists can get stroppy about that type of behaviour." Andy Braunston is puzzled by Jesus in today’s Daily Devotion. https://mailchi.mp/urc/urc-daily-devotion-29-january-2026 Photo: Yogendra Singh/Unsplash
Yesterday, a social media post included a reference to Holocaust Memorial Day which was unsuitable for which we apologise. The URC has marked Holocaust Memorial Day for many years and is a member of many interfaith dialogues. We deeply regret any distress caused.
January 28, 2026 at 2:05 PM
Yesterday, a social media post included a reference to Holocaust Memorial Day which was unsuitable for which we apologise. The URC has marked Holocaust Memorial Day for many years and is a member of many interfaith dialogues. We deeply regret any distress caused.