Open the doors

03/10/2022 | Reform

John Danso looks back at the obstacles people from ethnic minorities have faced in the Church

Let me take this opportunity to wish the United Reformed Church a happy 50th anniversary celebration. It is nice to celebrate a journey of … Read More

The URC Act at 50

03/10/2022 | Reform

Matthew Prevett looks at the lasting impact of the act that allowed the URC to be formed

Acts of parliament do not make for exciting reading. They are known for what they permit or restrict, for their impact on day-to-day … Read More

I remember it well 2

03/10/2022 | Reform

Geoffrey Roper recalls 1972

For years we had been issued pamphlets in blue (Presbyterian colour) or brown (Congregational) setting out principles, proposals, drafts and finally the Scheme of Union and parliamentary bill. These were discussed and debated (sometimes heatedly, sometimes … Read More

I am… still a congregationalist

03/10/2022 | Reform

Margaret Morris explains not joining the URC

Greetings from members of the Congregational Federation to the members of the United Reformed Church on your 50th anniversary! This from a Congregationalist who has been a member of a church affiliated to … Read More

Jubilee for the earth

03/10/2022 | Reform

Lucy Foster looks at how churches have responded to the climate crisis and what more we can do

In the United Reformed Church’s Jubilee year, awareness of the deepening climate and biodiversity crises has been brought into searing focus by … Read More

Proclaim Jubilee!

03/10/2022 | Reform

Meg Warner investigates the Bible’s idea of the 50th year

Happy Birthday United Reformed Church! Fifty years is a grand age, and Jubilee is a superb model to have chosen for the celebrations. I’ve been fortunate enough to have been … Read More