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When did patriotism become hatred?
27 Apr 2026
In this reflection, Vicky Longbone, a Church Related Community Worker for Derby A2C (Alive to Community), explores the rise in division and hostility, and what it means to respond as Christians. When did flying a flag, claiming patriotism, and expressing concern about immigration become something darker — something that slips so easily into hostility towards […]
A day in the life of: Head of Safeguarding
27 Apr 2026
Sharon Barr, Head of Safeguarding for the United Reformed Church, shares about a day in the life of her working week: No two days as Head of Safeguarding ever look quite the same, but a day earlier this month (14 April) captured the full breadth of the role — from people management to national policy […]
UK urged to continue its climate leadership
24 Apr 2026
Faith leaders have called on the UK government to step up international efforts to encourage the phasing out of fossil fuels. Catriona Wheeler, United Reformed Church General Assembly Moderator, joined senior representatives of the Methodist Church, the Baptist Union in Great Britain in co-signing a letter asking Ed Miliband, as Secretary of State for Energy […]
Middle East Justice Appeal
20 Apr 2026
Right now, people are living through unimaginable suffering and terror. Our partners remain on the front line of a relentless humanitarian crisis, supporting communities affected in Gaza and Lebanon. To support them, All We Can – a Methodist relief and development charity supporting local organisations worldwide with flexible funding, humanitarian assistance, and long-term community-led change […]
Cardiff churches help shape a landmark climate decision
20 Apr 2026
The efforts of campaigning local churches in Cardiff have paid off after Cardiff Council became the first in Wales to endorse the global Fossil Fuel Non-Proliferation Treaty, a landmark initiative aimed at phasing out fossil fuels worldwide. For months, members of a group of Cardiff Eco Churches – including Beulah United Reformed Church (51ÊÓÆµ), City […]
Stepwise launches new streams
19 Apr 2026
The United Reformed Church’s discipleship development programme, Stepwise, is launching two new streams. The streams, Faith Filled Environment and Faith Filled Conversations, are now ready to be trialled, building on the strong foundations already established and offering participants more choice, flexibility, and depth in their learning journey. In this new, exciting phase, Stepwise is also […]
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