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A round up of news from around the United Reformed Church over the past seven days: 14-21 August 2024. North Western Synod A joyful celebration was held when the Revd Adam Woodhouse baptised Margaret Molloy, a member of Kingsway º£½ÇÖ±²¥ in the River Ribble. A few of the Lancashire East Missional Partnership joined Margaret on […]

Woking United Reformed Church (º£½ÇÖ±²¥) has become the 51st Gold Eco Church in England and Wales. The award was given by the Christian conservation charity A Rocha UK, and reflects Woking º£½ÇÖ±²¥â€™s commitment to walk in step with nature and put creation care at the heart of what they do. With more than 3,500 Eco […]

Attending a church service or Christian event can be hugely daunting for LGBT+ Christians and those exploring faith. The United Reformed Church (º£½ÇÖ±²¥) has been working with the Open Table Network (OTN) to create more safe sacred spaces for LGBT+ people. In this blog, Kieran Bohan, Director of OTN,  shares what is in store for […]

No-one should suffer intimidation and violence because of their religious beliefs or ethnic background. People fleeing from threat and persecution in other places should be able to find a safe place in the UK.  British values of mutual respect and tolerance of different faiths and beliefs underpin our society. As Christians, we are called to […]

Following violent protests in Sunderland last night (2 August) involving the spread of misinformation on social media about the killing of three young girls in Southport earlier this week, a statement has been issued on behalf of the United Reformed Churches in Sunderland and Roker: “We, members and friends of the United Reformed Churches in […]

Following the tragic events that unfolded in Southport on 29 July, where children and those who tried to protect them were attacked with a knife at a Taylor Swift-themed dance and yoga event, Churches Together in the Merseyside Region (CTMR) have issued the following statement: “As church leaders, and on behalf of those we represent, […]