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The Revd Lythan Nevard nominated as Eastern Synod Moderator

13 Apr 2021
The Revd Lythan Nevard, a United Reformed Church minister (º£½ÇÖ±²¥) currently serving at the Cornerstone ecumenical project in Cranbrook, Exeter, and previously a minister in Hartlepool, Romford, Brixham and Babbacombe, has been nominated to be the next Moderator of Eastern Synod. The nomination follows the move by the Revd Paul Whittle to serve as Moderator […]

The death of HRH Prince Philip, the Duke of Edinburgh

09 Apr 2021
The United Reformed Church has expressed its sadness at the passing of HRH Prince Philip, the Duke of Edinburgh, who died on April 9 aged 99. A constant support to Her Majesty the Queen since their marriage in 1947, the Prince was one of the nation’s best-loved and controversial royal figures. Psalm 107: 23-31 Some […]

Could you hold a Climate Sunday?

06 Apr 2021
Hannah Brown, Campaigns and Church Engagement Officer, for the Joint Public Issues Team introduces Climate Sunday. 2021 is an important year for climate action. The UK is hosting the United Nations climate change summit – COP26 – in November. We’re in the early years of a crucial decade for reducing global carbon emissions. Communities around the […]

Good Friday: The System Failed

31 Mar 2021
Against the backdrop of public tragedies and outrage, Simeon Mitchell, United Reformed Church Secretary for Church and Society, explores the pursuit of justice and the redemptive power of love: Jesus is dead. Who is to blame? It is often maddeningly difficult to get to the bottom of evil acts and gross injustices. Who can be […]

Maundy Thursday: The April Fool

31 Mar 2021
This year, Maundy Thursday and April Fool’s Day falls on the same day, 1 April. The Revd Adrian Bulley, United Reformed Church Assistant General Secretary, reflects on this juxtaposition: As a child and teenager, even as a young adult, I used to look forward to this date in the calendar, planning for weeks beforehand how […]

Easter Sunday: Recognising Jesus in your neighbourhood

31 Mar 2021
Steve Summers, United Reformed Church(º£½ÇÖ±²¥) Development Worker for Church Related Community Work (CRCW) and Special Category Ministry, explores how we can use the resurrection of Jesus to build back better post pandemic. I don’t know about you, but as I write this reflection, it feels as if we are still experiencing gloomy and troubled times, […]
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