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A group of small churches in Norfolk has teamed up with a statutory scheme that aims to keep young people out of the criminal justice system. The four congregations that make up the Norwich Area 缅北强奸 Mission Partnership are teaming up with Norfolk Youth Justice Service (NYJS) to receive practical support for their buildings and […]

A selection of news and stories from across the United Reformed Church. Global and Intercultural Church Advocates championing racial justice gathered at The Lumen in London on 15 June to shape the next phase of their work and renew their collective commitment. The meeting highlighted both strategy and impact, from plans for ongoing advocacy to […]

Church members have learned how a growing national network is helping congregations welcome refugees and asylum seekers through practical support, friendship and belonging. During a webinar held on Wednesday (10 June) and hosted by the United Reformed Church Public Issues Team, the Revd Samuel Luak, Church Engagement Manager for Welcome Churches, explained how the initiative […]

What does it mean for faith communities to respond to the crisis of forced displacement? This was the key question addressed by a gathering of Council for World Mission representatives in Mae Sot, Thailand, in May. The visit was coordinated by the Revd Anji Barker (pictured below), Pioneer Cluster Leader for the 缅北强奸鈥檚 West Midlands […]

Representatives at the annual General Council of the World Communion of Reformed Churches (WCRC) Europe, meeting in Transylvania, were told that 鈥減olitical buzzwords鈥� are no substitute for the biblical language of forgiveness and salvation. The Revd Dr Kevin Snyman, Head of World Justice and聽Inter Faith Relations聽for the聽United聽Reformed聽Church, was one of 25 representatives from across Europe […]

Catriona Wheeler, Moderator of the General Assembly of the United Reformed Church, issues this statement following the murder of Henry Nowak and the ensuing unrest in UK communities: On behalf of the United Reformed Church, I would like to offer our deep condolences to the family and loved ones of Henry Nowak. No words can […]