United Reformed Church
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The official Bluesky account for the United Reformed Church, a Christian church in the United Kingdom.
38 Degrees, the Joint Public Issues Team churches, and partner organisations are celebrating successful lobbying efforts after the Chancellor scrapped the two-child benefit cap. See https://urc.org.uk/help-families-this-winter-with-reverse-advent-calendar/
November 29, 2025 at 9:00 AM
38 Degrees, the Joint Public Issues Team churches, and partner organisations are celebrating successful lobbying efforts after the Chancellor scrapped the two-child benefit cap. See https://urc.org.uk/help-families-this-winter-with-reverse-advent-calendar/
“I can say anything I like about God’s kingdom, but unless I back it up with my actions, then to everyone around me it’s just so many words.” Lorraine Webb considers words and actions in today’s Daily Devotion. https://mailchi.mp/urc/urc-daily-devotion-saturday-29-november-2025
November 29, 2025 at 5:30 AM
“I can say anything I like about God’s kingdom, but unless I back it up with my actions, then to everyone around me it’s just so many words.” Lorraine Webb considers words and actions in today’s Daily Devotion. https://mailchi.mp/urc/urc-daily-devotion-saturday-29-november-2025
“Which headline do you prefer? ‘Galilean Man casts out demons.’ Yay! Or: ‘Stranger makes local swineherds redundant.’ Boo!?” Leo Roberts contemplates unexpected consequences in today’s Daily Devotion.
https://mailchi.mp/urc/urc-daily-devotion-friday-28-november-2025
https://mailchi.mp/urc/urc-daily-devotion-friday-28-november-2025
November 28, 2025 at 5:35 AM
“Which headline do you prefer? ‘Galilean Man casts out demons.’ Yay! Or: ‘Stranger makes local swineherds redundant.’ Boo!?” Leo Roberts contemplates unexpected consequences in today’s Daily Devotion.
https://mailchi.mp/urc/urc-daily-devotion-friday-28-november-2025
https://mailchi.mp/urc/urc-daily-devotion-friday-28-november-2025
The URC has produced a Reverse Advent Calendar to help donations to foodbanks this Christmas. The calendar lists regular and festive items requested by foodbanks https://urc.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/Reverse-Advent-Calendar-2025-copy-scaled.jpg
November 27, 2025 at 5:30 PM
The URC has produced a Reverse Advent Calendar to help donations to foodbanks this Christmas. The calendar lists regular and festive items requested by foodbanks https://urc.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/Reverse-Advent-Calendar-2025-copy-scaled.jpg
Paul Morrison, Policy Advisor for JPIT, responds to the budget that will reduce child poverty, increase taxes, acknowledges local government’s financial problems, and taxes wealth (a bit). But does it brings back faith that our politics can deliver change? See https://ow.ly/127m50XyHjY
November 27, 2025 at 3:30 PM
Paul Morrison, Policy Advisor for JPIT, responds to the budget that will reduce child poverty, increase taxes, acknowledges local government’s financial problems, and taxes wealth (a bit). But does it brings back faith that our politics can deliver change? See https://ow.ly/127m50XyHjY
“On our own journeys through life we sometimes find ourselves caught up in surprising storms.” Martha McInnes is swamped by the waves in today’s Daily Devotion. https://mailchi.mp/urc/urc-daily-devotion-thursday-27-november-2025
November 27, 2025 at 1:05 PM
“On our own journeys through life we sometimes find ourselves caught up in surprising storms.” Martha McInnes is swamped by the waves in today’s Daily Devotion. https://mailchi.mp/urc/urc-daily-devotion-thursday-27-november-2025
“We are given this opportunity to discuss, debate, and decide." Ruth Browning wonders about the dead burying their dead in today’s Daily Devotion. https://mailchi.mp/urc/wednesday-26th-november-2025
November 26, 2025 at 5:30 AM
“We are given this opportunity to discuss, debate, and decide." Ruth Browning wonders about the dead burying their dead in today’s Daily Devotion. https://mailchi.mp/urc/wednesday-26th-november-2025
The Assembly Executive Budget Meeting 2025 took place online and at the Offices of General Assembly in London. To catch up on the business discussed and the decisions made, see https://ow.ly/gQVK50XxMYf.
November 25, 2025 at 9:01 PM
The Assembly Executive Budget Meeting 2025 took place online and at the Offices of General Assembly in London. To catch up on the business discussed and the decisions made, see https://ow.ly/gQVK50XxMYf.
The Group for Evangelism and Renewal in the URC (GEAR's) next time of prayer for the denomination will take place on 27th November at 8pm. To take part, see https://www.facebook.com/Pray4URC
November 25, 2025 at 1:00 PM
The Group for Evangelism and Renewal in the URC (GEAR's) next time of prayer for the denomination will take place on 27th November at 8pm. To take part, see https://www.facebook.com/Pray4URC
“When I saw this text was available to reflect upon, I immediately scrolled past it. No! Definitely one to avoid. But a little part of my brain kept asking me why not?” Peter Clarke wrestles with the text in today’s Daily Devotion. https://mailchi.mp/urc/tuesday-25th-november-2025
November 25, 2025 at 5:30 AM
“When I saw this text was available to reflect upon, I immediately scrolled past it. No! Definitely one to avoid. But a little part of my brain kept asking me why not?” Peter Clarke wrestles with the text in today’s Daily Devotion. https://mailchi.mp/urc/tuesday-25th-november-2025
During a week-long programme of site visits, online conversations, and in-person gatherings, guests from the Caribbean visited central London to meet representatives at Lumen URC and Church House to explore creative solutions to youth violence. For more on this, see https://ow.ly/oN0650XwWnP
Creative solutions to youth violence explored
As part of the Standing Together initiative, guests from Caribbean visited in central London on 12 November, meeting with a diverse group of church and community representatives at Lumen URC and the Offices of General Assembly
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November 24, 2025 at 5:02 PM
During a week-long programme of site visits, online conversations, and in-person gatherings, guests from the Caribbean visited central London to meet representatives at Lumen URC and Church House to explore creative solutions to youth violence. For more on this, see https://ow.ly/oN0650XwWnP
From 5-7th December, individuals, groups and organisations are invited to join in with creating public displays of orange hearts – a symbol of compassion for people fleeing war and persecution.
To learn more, see https://jpit.uk/issues/asylum-and-migration/stand-with-refugees
To learn more, see https://jpit.uk/issues/asylum-and-migration/stand-with-refugees
November 24, 2025 at 1:01 PM
From 5-7th December, individuals, groups and organisations are invited to join in with creating public displays of orange hearts – a symbol of compassion for people fleeing war and persecution.
To learn more, see https://jpit.uk/issues/asylum-and-migration/stand-with-refugees
To learn more, see https://jpit.uk/issues/asylum-and-migration/stand-with-refugees
“Here we have a Centurion, an officer of the Empire which Jesus’ disciples and followers expected the Messiah to overthrow… This empire officer does see who Jesus is. Incredible.” Elizabeth Gray-King in today’s Daily Devotion. https://mailchi.mp/urc/monday-24th-november-2025
November 24, 2025 at 5:30 AM
“Here we have a Centurion, an officer of the Empire which Jesus’ disciples and followers expected the Messiah to overthrow… This empire officer does see who Jesus is. Incredible.” Elizabeth Gray-King in today’s Daily Devotion. https://mailchi.mp/urc/monday-24th-november-2025
Join us today as the Revd Andy Braunston delivers our Sunday service.
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November 23, 2025 at 9:30 AM
Join us today as the Revd Andy Braunston delivers our Sunday service.
https://ow.ly/P0ju50XhuB4
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#URC #DailyDevotions #ChristtheKing
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#URC #DailyDevotions #ChristtheKing
“This Sunday is…“Christ the King” and so…Psalm 108 becomes even more powerful. Jesus is the King above all kings. He is not a distant ruler but a present Saviour.” Liane Todd in today’s Daily Devotion. https://mailchi.mp/urc/urc-daily-devotion-sunday-23-november-2025
November 23, 2025 at 5:00 AM
“This Sunday is…“Christ the King” and so…Psalm 108 becomes even more powerful. Jesus is the King above all kings. He is not a distant ruler but a present Saviour.” Liane Todd in today’s Daily Devotion. https://mailchi.mp/urc/urc-daily-devotion-sunday-23-november-2025
The Group for Evangelism and Renewal in the URC (GEAR's) next time of prayer for the denomination will take place on 27th November at 8pm.
https://www.facebook.com/Pray4URC
https://www.facebook.com/Pray4URC
November 22, 2025 at 11:00 AM
The Group for Evangelism and Renewal in the URC (GEAR's) next time of prayer for the denomination will take place on 27th November at 8pm.
https://www.facebook.com/Pray4URC
https://www.facebook.com/Pray4URC
“We need to be open to Jesus touching us and transforming us, cleansed from our past sins and free to live in the love that Jesus has shown us.” John Collings considers the healing of a man with leprosy in today’s Daily Devotion.
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November 22, 2025 at 6:00 AM
“We need to be open to Jesus touching us and transforming us, cleansed from our past sins and free to live in the love that Jesus has shown us.” John Collings considers the healing of a man with leprosy in today’s Daily Devotion.
https://ow.ly/jujf50XpvsK
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What’s in a name? Quite a lot when it comes to the name Reform. Which is the name of the URC’s national magazine – but also of other things.
Consideration is being given to re-naming Reform magazine. Read more on the URC website. https://ow.ly/nZRj50XvGxn #URC
Consideration is being given to re-naming Reform magazine. Read more on the URC website. https://ow.ly/nZRj50XvGxn #URC
November 21, 2025 at 6:01 PM
What’s in a name? Quite a lot when it comes to the name Reform. Which is the name of the URC’s national magazine – but also of other things.
Consideration is being given to re-naming Reform magazine. Read more on the URC website. https://ow.ly/nZRj50XvGxn #URC
Consideration is being given to re-naming Reform magazine. Read more on the URC website. https://ow.ly/nZRj50XvGxn #URC
Leaders of the Baptist, Methodist and United Reformed Churches have issued a statement in response to the government’s announcements this week on proposed changes to its asylum and returns policy. To read the statement, see https://ow.ly/gaBJ50XvMha
November 21, 2025 at 3:02 PM
Leaders of the Baptist, Methodist and United Reformed Churches have issued a statement in response to the government’s announcements this week on proposed changes to its asylum and returns policy. To read the statement, see https://ow.ly/gaBJ50XvMha
Away in a manger porcelain Nativity scene Christmas bauble. A two-sided flat disc-shaped bauble featuring the Nativity scene on one side and three camels travelling under the Star on the reverse side. (bottle not included!)
£3.99 +p&p.
https://urcshop.co.uk/flat-porcelain-nativity-scene/
£3.99 +p&p.
https://urcshop.co.uk/flat-porcelain-nativity-scene/
November 21, 2025 at 1:01 PM
Away in a manger porcelain Nativity scene Christmas bauble. A two-sided flat disc-shaped bauble featuring the Nativity scene on one side and three camels travelling under the Star on the reverse side. (bottle not included!)
£3.99 +p&p.
https://urcshop.co.uk/flat-porcelain-nativity-scene/
£3.99 +p&p.
https://urcshop.co.uk/flat-porcelain-nativity-scene/
Join an online Advent service with the URC’s partner churches in the Pfalz region of Germany on 14 December, 6-7pm. In English and German (with subtitles).
Join using the Meeting ID 965 1457 5443 and the Passcode YourChurch, or go to https://bit.ly/2Tf1EUk #URC
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Join using the Meeting ID 965 1457 5443 and the Passcode YourChurch, or go to https://bit.ly/2Tf1EUk #URC
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November 21, 2025 at 8:30 AM
Join an online Advent service with the URC’s partner churches in the Pfalz region of Germany on 14 December, 6-7pm. In English and German (with subtitles).
Join using the Meeting ID 965 1457 5443 and the Passcode YourChurch, or go to https://bit.ly/2Tf1EUk #URC
Image: Braxton Apana | Unsplash
Join using the Meeting ID 965 1457 5443 and the Passcode YourChurch, or go to https://bit.ly/2Tf1EUk #URC
Image: Braxton Apana | Unsplash
“'Everyone who hears these words of mine, said Jesus, 'and puts them into practice is like a wise man who built his house on the rock.'” Sue Knight ponders firm foundations in today’s Daily Devotion.
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November 21, 2025 at 6:00 AM
“'Everyone who hears these words of mine, said Jesus, 'and puts them into practice is like a wise man who built his house on the rock.'” Sue Knight ponders firm foundations in today’s Daily Devotion.
https://ow.ly/lAu250XpveH
#URC
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The URC, through Commitment for Life, has launched an appeal to support both the immediate and long-term needs of affected church communities across Jamaica following Hurricane Melissa. For more on this and for details on how to donate, see https://ow.ly/qVc650Xoni2
November 20, 2025 at 5:01 PM
The URC, through Commitment for Life, has launched an appeal to support both the immediate and long-term needs of affected church communities across Jamaica following Hurricane Melissa. For more on this and for details on how to donate, see https://ow.ly/qVc650Xoni2
"Mr Trump recently caused a stir by musing on his prospects of getting into Heaven. Some pondered his prospects of eternal bliss with scepticism." Andy Braunston considers salvation for both pauper and president in our Daily Devotion.
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November 20, 2025 at 6:00 AM
"Mr Trump recently caused a stir by musing on his prospects of getting into Heaven. Some pondered his prospects of eternal bliss with scepticism." Andy Braunston considers salvation for both pauper and president in our Daily Devotion.
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Building for Mission webinar - it's tomorrow!
Thursday 20 November, 11.30am – an online discussion about “the Church Family and Sustainability”. Hear from experts Cliff and Sacha on sustainability for our church families. Register for the webinar at https://bit.ly/B4Mweb #URC
Thursday 20 November, 11.30am – an online discussion about “the Church Family and Sustainability”. Hear from experts Cliff and Sacha on sustainability for our church families. Register for the webinar at https://bit.ly/B4Mweb #URC
November 19, 2025 at 6:02 PM
Building for Mission webinar - it's tomorrow!
Thursday 20 November, 11.30am – an online discussion about “the Church Family and Sustainability”. Hear from experts Cliff and Sacha on sustainability for our church families. Register for the webinar at https://bit.ly/B4Mweb #URC
Thursday 20 November, 11.30am – an online discussion about “the Church Family and Sustainability”. Hear from experts Cliff and Sacha on sustainability for our church families. Register for the webinar at https://bit.ly/B4Mweb #URC