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Churches need to be more aware of the presence of children living in care, members of the Children’s Ministry Network (CMN) were told at their annual conference in November. Members were told that, “realistically, most churches will have someone with personal or close connection to current or historic experience of being part of families that […]

A lifelong ambition to appear on the classic quiz show Bullseye has been fulfilled for one minister. In November, the Revd Jim Williams, a minister within the Lancashire West Missional Partnership, and his son Henry appeared on an episode of the show which broadcast on 16 November. The pair won £2,000 for Blackpool’s Streetlife Trust, […]

In a report based on its national survey of churches in the UK, the National Churches Trust (NCT) paints a mixed picture of the state of local church buildings and the fortunes of their congregations. The survey, NCT’s first for 15 years, received responses from 3,628 churches, broadly representative of the UK in terms of […]

A member of the United Reformed Church has featured on a new BBC documentary about the British Empire. Empire with David Olusoga comprising, three episodes, is available on BBC iPlayer. Patricia Poinen, a member of Northgate United Reformed Church in Darlington, who also serves as a Racial Justice Advocate within Northern Synod, features on episode […]

Gifts of technical skill in worship and of helping young people feel calm in a busy environment have been recognised by the United Reformed Church (51ÊÓƵ)’s Lundie Awards. The awards, coordinated by the 51ÊÓƵ’s Children’s, Youth and Intergenerational team, celebrate young poeple using their God-given skills, time and talents to good effect within their church […]

38 Degrees, the Joint Public Issues Team (JPIT), and partner organisations are celebrating a major campaign victory after the Chancellor, Rachel Reeves MP, announced in the Budget on Wednesday that the two-child limit on benefits will be abolished from April 2026, a change expected to lift around 450,000 children out of poverty. Roo Stewart, Head […]