The United Reformed Church (URC) General Assembly passed an emergency resolution at its 2025 meeting in response to the Israeli government’s profoundly distressing military actions in Gaza.| United Reformed Church
Students and staff at the Scottish College marked the start of a new academic year by travelling to the Alpine Valleys of northern Italy, the heart of the Waldensian story. The Waldensians, who celebrated their 850th anniversary in 2024, exist as part of the Union of Methodist and Waldensian Churches, a worldwide denomination known for […] The post Scottish College’s Italian encounters appeared first on United Reformed Church.| United Reformed Church
The URC is a partner of Warm Welcome and encourages churches to consider if they could run a ‘warm welcome’ space over the colder months. These spaces are an excellent way to show that your congregation cares about people and community, and can be a first step for many people into a positive relationship with […] The post Give a Warm Welcome to those in need during the winter months appeared first on United Reformed Church.| United Reformed Church
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 September the UK’s recognition of a Palestinian state. In a statement released today, the Churches said the move steps “away from using recognition as […] The post URC welcomes UK’s recognition of State of Palestine appeared first on United Reformed Church.| United Reformed Church
A new mission practitioner has started work in Eastern Synod – and he’s arrived by boat. Matthew Willmott – known as Will – has been hired as the synod’s new new Mission Practitioner (Youth). He comes from a role as the Inclusion Activist for Frontier Youth Trust, as well as from running his own technical […] The post Will moors up for synod role appeared first on United Reformed Church.| United Reformed Church
A round up of news from around the United Reformed Church over the past seven days, 9-15 September. Yorkshire Synod Toll Gavel United Church in Beverley, East Yorkshire, has recently appointed a Pioneer Pastor to work with its New Places for New People project. The vision is to form a new worshipping community, with a […] The post Around the URC in seven days: 9-15 September 2025 appeared first on United Reformed Church.| United Reformed Church
How to speak about faith? It’s a question considered by several of the contributors to the latest edition of the URC’s Reform magazine. Michael Harvey, founder of Back to Church Sunday, thinks it’s simpler than we think. He has developed a method he calls ACORN, which is currently being trialled in the URC’s North-Western Synod. URC […] The post Talking about faith in latest Reform appeared first on United Reformed Church.| United Reformed Church
The United Reformed Church, through its world justice programme Commitment for Life, is encouraging every member and congregation to pray for Gaza on 21 September, as part of the World Week for Peace in Palestine and Israel. This initiative is supported by a wide range of denominations both in the UK and worldwide, and coincides […] The post Call to prayer and public witness for peace in the Holy Land appeared first on United Reformed Church.| United Reformed Church
A round up of news from around the United Reformed Church over the past seven days, 2-8 September. Southern Synod Zeerak Shahbaz, a member of Broadway United Church in Eastbourne who also serves as Chaplain to URC Youth, has recently returned from a trip to Kuala Lumpur where he was one of four young adults […] The post Around the URC in seven days: 2-8 September 2025 appeared first on United Reformed Church.| United Reformed Church
Catriona Wheeler, the General Assembly Moderator of the United Reformed Church, has joined faith leaders from across the UK in calling for an end to the two-child benefit cap and for more action in tackling child poverty. In a letter, sent on 31 August, the General Assembly Moderator and 37 faith representatives wrote to the […] The post Faith leaders call for decisive action on child poverty appeared first on United Reformed Church.| United Reformed Church
The Lodge Road Community Church team were delighted to be part of the URC Kitchen Tent at this year’s Greenbelt Festival. A core group of seven was joined by 12 more members on day trips, all embracing the festival spirit. Their greatest joy came from being part of the wider URC community in the Table […] The post Radical hospitality and community shine through at Greenbelt appeared first on United Reformed Church.| United Reformed Church
