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United Reformed Church @urc.org.uk · 11h

Inclusive Practice: pastorally supporting LGBTQ+ young people

Free online training session led by Frontier Youth Trust, hosted by URC Southern Synod
Tuesday 14 October 2025, 7– 8.30pm

Register at www.bit.ly/inclusive-practice2025

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United Reformed Church @urc.org.uk · 1d

The URC welcomes the announcement of the “first phase” of a peace deal between Palestinians and the government of the State of Israel. It marks a hopeful step forward but depends on further agreement and action. For more on this, see https://ow.ly/UvTV50X9GiB

#Peace #Hope #URC #InterfaithDialogue

General Assembly Moderator welcomes Gaza ceasefire

The General Assembly of the United Reformed Church (URC) has consistently called for peace in Israel and the occupied Palestinian territory based on our belief that all people are created by God with inherent value and dignity.

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United Reformed Church @urc.org.uk · 2d

The URC has joined some of the UK’s biggest charities in urging the Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood to not blame migrants for the UK's real issues. To read the letter, published in The Guardian, see https://ow.ly/CeIQ50X98ZU

Image: Shabana Mahmood/UK Home Office/Flickr/CC By 4.0

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United Reformed Church @urc.org.uk · 2d

Go connect!

Dr Sam Richards and Sharon Lloyd from the URC's Children, Youth and Intergenerational team will speak at the Christian Resources Exhibition on Wednesday 15 October.

Both are speaking in the morning, leaving loads of time to visit the URC stand afterwards. https://creonline.co.uk/

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United Reformed Church @urc.org.uk · 3d

Just Money Movement's Sarah Edwards guests on the latest Politics in the Pulpit podcast to discuss the lectionary readings for 12 October with host Revd Stephen Ansa Addo.
They discuss:
💰Good Money Sunday 🤗 caring for the social or economic outsider and more.
See 🌐jpit.uk/politicsinthepulpit

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United Reformed Church @urc.org.uk · 4d

The URC welcomes the appointment of Dr Susanne Schenk as the next General Secretary of The Communion of Protestant Churches in Europe (CPCE).
To read our greeting in full, see https://ow.ly/OUJi50X6f3A

URC congratulates the new General Secretary of the CPCE

The United Reformed Church (URC) has welcomed the appointment of Dr Susanne Schenk as the next General Secretary of The Communion of Protestant Churches in Europe (CPCE). The CPCE is a global communion of protestant churches, with 96 Lutheran, Methodist, Reformed and United Churches from more than 30 countries in Europe and South America, representing […]

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United Reformed Church @urc.org.uk · 8d

Congratulations to the new Archbishop of Canterbury, Bishop Sarah Mullally. To read greetings from the URC, see https://urc.org.uk/urc-congratulates-new-archbishop-of-canterbury/

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United Reformed Church @urc.org.uk · 9d

Faith leaders in Greater Manchester have shared support for the Jewish Community following an attack on a synagogue in Crumpsall. To read their statement and a prayer from the URC, for corporate or private prayer, see https://urc.org.uk/faith-leaders-stand-by-jewish-community/

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United Reformed Church @urc.org.uk · 9d

“In giving advice to the young Timothy, the apostle Paul is well aware that inaccurate and false reports can be made against another. A particular problem affecting our social media and even our politics.” John Wilcox in today’s Daily Devotion
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Image: Markus Spiske/Unsplash

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United Reformed Church @urc.org.uk · 18d

The URC welcomes the significant shift in British foreign policy following the UK’s recognition of a Palestinian state. In a joint statement with the Methodists, the Churches said the move affirms Palestinians’ inherent right to equal participation in peace talks. See urc.org.uk/urc-welcomes...

URC welcomes UK’s recognition of State of Palestine

The United Reformed Church joins with the Methodist Church in Great Britain in welcoming the significant shift in British foreign policy after the Prime Minister, Sir Keir Starmer, announced on 21 Sep...

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United Reformed Church @urc.org.uk · Sep 2

Around the URC in seven days: the baptism of four people is celebrated, 22 young people enjoy a holiday club, a church secretary retires after 50 years' service, members of URC Youth join 700 young people in France and much more. To catch up on the news, see urc.org.uk/around-the-u...

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United Reformed Church @urc.org.uk · Aug 5

Do you have ideas for mission in your community that just might work? If so, apply for the Newbigin Pioneering Hub's Certificate in Pioneering Mission's 2025-26 programme. Submit your application by: 12 September. For more information, see seedbeds.org/newbigin-pio...

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United Reformed Church @urc.org.uk · Jul 17

The URC is seeking members of its new Faith in Action Commiittee with a focus on Mission or Children and Youth/Intergenerational or Lay learning/Education and Learning. The role is a voluntary position. Full details and terms of reference can be found on the URC Jobs page, urc.org.uk/jobs/

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United Reformed Church @urc.org.uk · Jul 10

According to the Met Office, the weather for this weekend will remain very warm and sunny across the UK. Risk of some showers and thunderstorms in places on Monday. Don't get caught out. This URC-branded, lightweight, eco-friendly, reusable raincoat weighs just 120 grams. £5.99 +p&p. urcshop.co.uk

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Churches Together in England @churchesengland.bsky.social · Jul 6

Rev Dr Elizabeth Welch @urc.org.uk minister reflects...

"I’ve sometimes wondered recently whether in the churches in the UK we’ve given more of a focus to issues to do with management and organisation rather than spirituality and worship..."

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#ChurchesTogether #Ecumenism

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United Reformed Church @urc.org.uk · Mar 4

Today is Shrove Tuesday, aka Pancake Day, the day before the start of Lent. TV presenter Andi Peters says the best pancake batter recipe is 300ml whole milk, 2 eggs and 100g self-raising flour, and 117m will be eaten today! What’s your favourite filling or topping? Photo: Monika Grabkowska/Unsplash.

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United Reformed Church @urc.org.uk · Feb 24

Today marks the third anniversary of Russia’s full-scale attack on Ukraine, the largest war in Europe since 1945. Prayers, written by church leaders in Transcarpathia in Ukraine, that you may wish to use in your intercessions, are available here: urc.org.uk/prayers-to-m...

Prayers to mark the third anniversary of Russia’s war on Ukraine

24 February 2025 marks the third anniversary of Russia’s full-scale attack on Ukraine, the largest war in Europe since 1945.

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United Reformed Church @urc.org.uk · Jan 27

News from across the URC over the past seven: a lovely celebration followed the induction of a minister, a church threw open its doors to rally round its flood-hit community, a synod becomes a Living Wage employer, and a ceremonial gavel returns home. Read more, see urc.org.uk/around-the-u....

United Reformed Church @urc.org.uk · Jan 23

Inside the first issue of Reform magazine for 2025:

• The Makin Report – a survivor responds
• A journey of slavery and hope
• Spirit and unity – talking with Malcolm Hanson
• Church Life Review
• Me, Jesus and Trump

Don't miss out, see urc.org.uk/reform-magaz...

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United Reformed Church @urc.org.uk · Jan 17

How's your New Year's resolutions going? 🫣The Revd Jenny Mills, Deputy General Secretary (Discipleship) chose not to make any this year and spoke on UCB's "Talking Point with Vicky Gibbens" about why. Tune in here bit.ly/JMonradio6Jan25. Jenny's interview appears at 2:16:59 into the broadcast.

United Reformed Church @urc.org.uk · Jan 17

Entry to the 2025 Community Project Awards is now open. There will be six awards again for 2025, three first prizes of £2,000 and three highly commended prizes of £1,000. The closing date will be 21 February 2025. Learn more about the awards and how to enter, see bit.ly/urcCPA2024.

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United Reformed Church @urc.org.uk · Jan 17

January is the coldest and darkest time of the year. During Warm Welcome Week, 20-26 January, we’re shining a light on Warm Welcome Sapces so everyone can find a place of connection and belonging at the coldest time of year. Learn more, see ow.ly/glsH50UB8Rm.

Chase the January blues away during Warm Welcome Week

This January, the URC is helping to give "Blue Monday" a colour makeover by supporting Warm Welcome Week, taking place from 20-26 January.

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United Reformed Church @urc.org.uk · Jan 17

Tune into United Christian Broadcasters Radio to listen to the Revd Tim Meadows, URC General Assembly Moderator, on "This Is My Story with Matt Brown". Use this link bit.ly/TMonradio7Jan to scroll to the episode, broadcast on 7 January. Tim's interview begins 26 minutes into the broadcast.

United Reformed Church @urc.org.uk · Jan 7

Reform is a fresh and challenging magazine exploring theology, ethics, personal spirituality and Christian perspectives on social and current affairs.

It features Christian ideas from a range of viewpoints; high-profile interviews; book, music and film reviews; and much more. See reformsubs.co.uk.

A cover of Reform magazine's September edition featuring a butterfly balancing on a branch with the words "Transformed" underneath and the text "Remaking the future of the United Reformed Church". The image says that a range of subscription choices are available.

United Reformed Church @urc.org.uk · Dec 12

Order your church resources!
*Christmas giveaway booklets (25 x A5 16-page booklets) from £3.99.
*Rejoice and Sing at Christmas (a large print A5 booklet) 99p.
*Christmas posters and service sheets £1.99.

For all this and more, see urcshop.co.uk/christmas/.