A round-up of news from around the United Reformed Church (URC) over the past seven days: 15-21 May 2023.
New Moderator nominated for National Synod of Scotland
The Revd Lindsey Sanderson has been nominated to serve as Moderator of the United Reformed Church National Synod of Scotland following the retirement of the Revd Paul Whittle.
URC visit boosts female representation at South Korean church meeting
The Revd Nicola Furley-Smith, United Reformed Secretary for Mission, recently spent a week visiting the Presbyterian Church of Korea.
Local URCs celebrate King’s Coronation
As the nation celebrated the coronation of King Charles III, congregations across the United Reformed Church held afternoon tea parties, coffee mornings and much more.
Response to the government’s white paper on gambling
The Baptist Union of Great Britain, the Church of Scotland, the Methodist Church and the United Reformed Church respond to the publication of the UK government’s Gambling White Paper
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Here’s your round-up of local news from around the United Reformed Church from over the past seven days: 8-14 May 2023.
Christian climate protestors proclaim no faith in fossil fuels
Roo Stewart, United Reformed Church 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.
Coronation Day: URC prays for King and Queen
As we approach a time of national rejoicing, the United Reformed Church 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.Ìý
Lay preaching students speak highly about course
The second cohort of United Reformed Church Assembly Accredited Lay Preachers have met for a weekend of reflection, worship and fellowship.
Seven congregations gain ‘youth friendly’ award
Seven churches across four United Reformed Church synods have gained a Children and Youth Friendly Church Scheme award for the work they do to support families.