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Here’s your round-up of local news from around the United Reformed Church (º£½ÇÖ±²¥) from over the past seven days. Wessex Synod Readers are needed to help Woking º£½ÇÖ±²¥ meet its charity challenge of reading non-stop through the entire Bible to raise money for Christian Aid Week. The read-a-thon, which will be live-streamed, begins at 9pm […]

Roo Stewart, Programme Officer for Church & Society, joined more than 1,000 Christians at St John’s Church in Waterloo to stand in solidarity with communities around the world hardest hit by the climate crisis. Organised by Christian Climate Action (CCA), Tearfund, Christian Aid, CAFOD and others on 21st April, the ‘No faith in fossil fuels’ […]

As we approach a time of national rejoicing, the United Reformed Church (º£½ÇÖ±²¥) prays that Almighty God will bless Their Majesties the King and Queen when they are crowned at Westminster Abbey on 6 May and grant them every happiness in their new roles.    At the heart of the Coronation is a service where […]

After meeting for a weekend of reflection, worship and fellowship, a second cohort of students has spoken highly about the Assembly Accredited Lay Preachers (AALP) course. The AALP is a two-year course currently offered through Northern College in Manchester and involves around ten online sessions, and several in-person weekends featuring study and reflection, worship leading, […]

Seven churches across four United Reformed Church (º£½ÇÖ±²¥) synods have gained a Children and Youth Friendly Church Scheme (CYFC) award for the work they do to support families. The CYFC Scheme is an opportunity for churches to look afresh at their life with children, young people and families. The seven churches are Yorkshire Synod’s Bridge […]

The United Reformed Church has added its support to a new campaign for benefit levels to be increased to cover essential living costs. In total more than 90 charities, have asked politicians what they intend to do to help the millions of households still going without essentials. In a letter to all UK political party […]