After celebrating the United Reformed Church’s jubilee last month, this month Reform celebrates its own 50th anniversary.
Jubilee pilgrims complete trek across North Wales
Pilgrims have completed their trek across across North Wales in honour of the United Reformed Church's 50th anniversary.
IICSA publishes final report
The Independent Inquiry into Child Sexual Abuse published the final report of its hearings and investigations on 20 October.
Twyford church reopens after £200k revamp
Twyford United Reformed Church closed for nearly a year has reopened its doors following a £200,000 facelift.
October Lundie award winner named
A 24-year-old described as “helping to keep the church community together” has become the latest recipient of the Lundie Memorial Award.
Around the URC in seven days: 17-24 October
A round-up of news from around the United Reformed Church from the past seven days: 17-24 October.
Churches oppose review to move embassy to Jerusalem
The United Reformed Church has supported an ecumenical effort to convey concerns around Liz Truss’ plans to weigh up the possible relocation of the British embassy from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem.
Minister criticises lifting of fracking ban
A missional discipleship mentor has criticised the government’s decision to lift the ban on fracking.
Happy Birthday United Reformed Church!
Fifty years ago on 5 October 1972, the Annual Assembly of the Congregational Church in England and Wales and the General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church met for the final times, together, in Methodist Central Hall Westminster, where they dissolved themselves and formed the United Reformed Church.
Wigan church receives award
Trinity United Reformed Church, in Wigan, has become the second church to receive the Children and Youth Friendly Church award for the work it does to support the families.