A round up of news from around the United Reformed Church over the past seven days, 26 February - 3 March 2024.

We asked Ukrainian young people who are refugees in the UK what we should pray for on the second anniversary of the war in Ukraine. Here is their response:

Open To All is a touring exhibition by United Reformed Church minister the Revd Elizabeth Gray-King in partnership with the Open Table Network, which continues to be shown in cathedrals and town centre churches in 2024.

The 2024 meeting of the United Reformed Church Assembly Executive took place at from 9-11 February at The Hayes Conference Centre in Swanwick, and was opened by the Revd Dr Tessa Henry Robinson, Moderator of the URC General Assembly 2023-2024. 

A Wilsden church which experienced financial issues after Barclays closed its bank account has had it reopened.  

Business on day three of the 2024 meeting of the United Reformed Church Assembly Executive at The Hayes in Swanwick continued with discussions around a formal ministry for children’s and youth work. 

Day two of the 2024 meeting of the United Reformed Church Assembly Executive opened with Karen Campbell and the Revd Stephen Anso-Adda, the General Assembly Moderator’s chaplains, led worship, opening with a prayer that invited delegates to “breathe life in”.  

The 2024 meeting of the United Reformed Church (URC) Assembly Executive opened on 9 February at The Hayes Conference Centre in Swanwick, with a welcome by the Revd Dr Tessa Henry Robinson, Moderator of the URC General Assembly 2023-2024.