United Reformed Church

Love came down at Christmas! Pack of 10 Christian Christmas cards, 14x14cm, standard UK letter size. Greeting and Bible Verse inside. £3.99 +p&p. For the full range, visit the URC Bookshop's Christmas card page. https://urcshop.co.uk/christmas-cards/

Click to read more of Susan Durber’s thoughts on Ephesians in today’s Daily Devotion. https://ow.ly/c2fw50ZZerp Image: Daniel McCullough/Unsplash

"A fair tax system enables us to love our neighbours” – Revd Neil Thorogood, Moderator of the URC General Assembly is a co-signatory of an open letter to the Chancellor on the eve of the UK government’s Autumn Budget. Learn more on this, see https://urc.org.uk/chancellor-urged-to-reform-tax-system/

Issue 7 of Reformed explores calling, vocation and the journeys that shape our ministry. It features: 💬 An in-depth conversation with Susan Durber 🌍 25 years of community cohesion in Luton 🛤️ A journey from Zimbabwe to the UK 🎤 Advice for aspiring lay preachers See https://ow.ly/23iL5100Y7Y

Read on as Graham Handscomb feasts on Ephesians in today’s Daily Devotion. https://ow.ly/oy5J50ZZeq3 Image: Annie Spratt/Unsplash

What does community mean to you? A range of Global Majority URC members have been reflecting on this year’s Black History Month theme, ‘Honouring Our Communities’. To read their perspectives, see urc.org.uk/news.

Click to read more of Liane Todd’s reflections on the opening of Ephesians in today’s Daily Devotion.   https://ow.ly/mt2O50ZZept Image: Diego San/Unsplash

Join us today as The Revd Deana Macartney delivers our Sunday Service Listen to today's full audio service (no login required): https://ow.ly/iRsh50ZSyMO Image: Kate Filatova/pexels

Click to read more of Kirsty Thorpe’s reflections on Psalm 148 in today’s Daily Devotion.   https://ow.ly/5EZT50ZZep6 Image: damien dufour/Unsplash

Click to read the last of our series looking at medieval church reform movements. https://ow.ly/qCGi50ZZenn Image: Vatsal Tyagi/Unsplash

Are you wondering what God might be calling you to do? Join us for our Ministry Enquirers event on 7th November, 9:30am–12:30pm on Zoom. We’d love to help you explore your calling. Email ministries@urc.org.uk for joining details. Everyone is welcome!

A beautifully designed 16-page A5 booklet to give away to explain the real meaning of Christmas. Ideal for events at taking place at church and at those away from the church, such as carol concerts, school concerts. https://urcshop.co.uk/christmas-giveaway-booklets-x25/

Click to read more on St Francis’ encounter with a Muslim leader. https://ow.ly/lTgh50ZZemX Image: Priscilla Du Preez 🇨🇦/Unsplash

The National Synod of Scotland has passed a resolution supporting the Just Peace Coalition and welcoming the Scottish launch of its Time to Act campaign. Catch up on the news. See, https://urc.org.uk/urc-national-synod-of-scotland-backs-just-peace-coalition/

In this reflection, Fozia Aftab, Aftab Mughal and the Revd Elaine Hutchinson reflect on the importance of churches working for a just society, and what community looks like in practice for this year's Black History Month theme, "Honouring Our Communities. See https://ow.ly/tiyP50ZMHxy

Read on to hear Andy Braunston on the ecological theology of St Francis.  https://ow.ly/lH1e50ZZehC Image: Andrea Martinez/Unsplash

How can a community speak and act together to make a positive difference? And what has the church to offer into the mix? The fourth webinar in the A Church with People at the Margins webinar series takes place on: 📅 Monday 16 November 2026 🕖 7pm | Online via Zoom 💻 Register now: bit.ly/URCCPM4

Click to read more of how Francis managed to get the Church to do a new thing.   https://ow.ly/uW3f50ZZefQ Image: Yara Kinds/Unsplash

Abington Avenue URC in Northampton has celebrated 25 years of providing a safe and neutral space for estranged families through it's child contact centre. To catch up on the news, see https://urc.org.uk/northampton-church-celebrates-25-years-supporting-families/

Get a bird's eye view of the URC through the paintings and reflections of this year's Moderator, the Revd Neil Thorogood. Fortnightly, Neil writes about his visits across the length and breadth of the UK, illustrating each piece with his beautiful watercolours. https://bit.ly/Modsblog

Click to read more of Andy Braunston’s take on St Francis’ call to rebuild the Church.
  Click here to read more: https://ow.ly/rVPj50ZYXOP Image: Philippa Lowe/Unsplash

In this reflection, Fozia Aftab, Aftab Mughal and the Revd Elaine Hutchinson reflect on the importance of churches working for a just society, and what community looks like in practice for this year's Black History Month theme, "Honouring Our Communities. See, https://ow.ly/S4a350ZMHs0

Read more on Andy Braunston’s exploration of Francis of Assis in today’s Daily Devotion.    https://ow.ly/2JV350ZYM3n

Join us today as The Revd Dr Juan Cruz delivers our Sunday Service Listen to today's full audio service (no login required): https://ow.ly/KtsF50ZSyLs Image: Linkanathan M/pexels

Read on to appreciate more of Roger Horne’s reflections on Psalm 147.   Click here to read more: https://ow.ly/HFgQ50ZSyre Image: Andrew Ridley/Unsplash

Click to read on as Andy Braunston concludes his reflections on the Waldensian Church. Click here to read more: https://ow.ly/1IwC50ZSyqp   Image: Paolo Nicolello/Unsplash

How can a community speak and act together to make a positive difference? And what has the church to offer into the mix? The fourth webinar in the A Church with People at the Margins webinar series takes place on: 📅 Monday 16 November 2026 🕖 7pm | Online via Zoom 💻 Register now: bit.ly/URCCPM4

URC Youth Moderator Kacie Hodgson says exciting changes are in store for Youth Assembly 2027 (26–28 February in Northampton). Youth Exec has been busy planning around the theme of Peace Makers – Builders Builders. Find out more and register via Kacie's latest blog: https://bit.ly/Youthblog

Click to read on as Andy Braunston continues is exploration of the Waldensian Church. Click here to read more: https://ow.ly/e7T050ZSypq Image: Beth Macdonald/Unsplash

Join the URC History Society on 2 November at 10.30am for a fascinating lecture exploring the life and legacy of William Tyndale, marking 500 years since the publication of his New Testament translation. Takes place on Zoom. To receive the joining link, email michael.hopkins@urc.org.uk.

For Black History Month 2026, Philippa Osei and the Revd Mark Robinson, reflect on the communities that shaped them. See https://ow.ly/isgt50ZMHPW

“The Waldensians have a clear understanding of the Gospel and the difference it can make.  Do we?” Click to read more about what Andy Braunston thinks we might learn from the Waldensians in today’s Daily Devotion   Click here to read more: https://ow.ly/27Ft50ZSynU Image: Ivo Araújo/Unsplash

Are you wondering what God might be calling you to do? Join us for our Ministry Enquirers event on 7th November, 9:30am–12:30pm on Zoom. We’d love to help you explore your calling. Email ministries@urc.org.uk for joining details. Everyone is welcome!

Get a bird's eye view of the URC through the paintings and reflections of this year's Moderator, the Revd Neil Thorogood. Fortnightly, Neil writes about his visits across the length and breadth of the UK, illustrating each piece with his beautiful watercolours. https://bit.ly/Modsblog

Click to hear more of Waldensian and Reformed identity in today’s Daily Devotion. Click here to read more: https://ow.ly/hj2h50ZSymv Image: Laura Fuhrman/Unsplash

A springboard for outreach. Mission House in Broadstone celebrates its first birthday. bit.ly/MHspringboard

Food, Faith & Fellowship is the theme for Church Action on Poverty Sunday, 18 October. It's not too late to download your FREE 2026 resources. Register at bit.ly/CAOP26

Click to read more Waldensian history in today’s Daily Devotion. Click here to read more: https://ow.ly/7R1450ZSylv Image: Stan Versluis/Unsplash

URC Youth Moderator Kacie Hodgson says exciting changes are in store for Youth Assembly 2027 (26–28 February in Northampton). Youth Exec has been busy planning around the theme of Peace Makers – Builders Builders. Find out more and register via Kacie's latest blog: https://bit.ly/Youthblog

For Black History Month 2026, Philippa Osei and the Revd Mark Robinson, reflect on the communities that shaped them. See https://urc.org.uk/black-history-month-2026-the-communities-that-shape-us/

Read on as Andy Braunston starts to explore the Waldensian Church in today’s Daily Devotion. Click here to read more: https://ow.ly/94AY50ZSykv Image: Kelly Sikkema/Unsplash

Join us today as The Revd Emma Loane delivers our Sunday Service Listen to today's full audio service (no login required): https://ow.ly/WpVA50ZSyLc Image: Natalie Dmay/Pexels

Click to explore more of Roger Horne’s consideration of Psalm 146 in today’s Daily Devotion.   Click here to read more: https://ow.ly/yjHi50ZSyjF Image: Artem Kovalev/Unsplash

"God calls us to care for the prisoner," writes Phil Wall. He invites us to take Prisons Week (11-17 October) seriously, and his 16-year-old foster son, who has experience of having family in prison, leads us in prayer. bit.ly/prisonsweek2026. More about Prisons Week at www.prisonsweek.org

Read on to explore Andy Braunston’s thoughts on our legacy in today’s Daily Devotion. Click here to read more: https://ow.ly/8rjn50ZSyiH Image: Dmitry Osipenko/Unsplash

Looking ahead... The Week of Prayer for Christian Unity is 18-25 January. The 2027 theme is "Do not be afraid". Prayers and reflections are from representatives of the churches in Ireland. Resources are available at https://bit.ly/WP4CU2027. Also look out for Christian Aid's Go and Do suggestions.

Food, Faith & Fellowship is the theme for Church Action on Poverty Sunday, 18 October. Give, act and pray together in worship to help to bring about a more just and compassionate society, where everyone can live life to the full, freed from poverty. Register for FREE 2026 resources at bit.ly/CAOP26

The biennial Pfalz/URC Theological Consultation is taking place in London this year with the theme – The Church's Prophetic Voice: Naming and Resisting Evil in Society, War and the Climate Crisis. We're looking forward to digging into specific topics as we share time and experience together.

“When negotiations fail, and faith and fear become entwined with politics, the bombing soon starts” Click to read more of Andy Braunston’s thoughts on preaching, persecution and persuasion in today’s Daily Devotion.   Click here to read more: https://ow.ly/C8z950ZSyib Image: Aneta Pawlik/Unsplash

Are you wondering what God might be calling you to do? Join us for our Ministry Enquirers event on 7th November, 9:30am–12:30pm on Zoom. We’d love to help you explore your calling. Email ministries@urc.org.uk for joining details. Everyone is welcome!