United Reformed Church
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The official Bluesky account for the United Reformed Church, a Christian church in the United Kingdom.
Join us today as the Revd Andy Braunston delivers our Sunday service.
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December 7, 2025 at 9:30 AM
Join us today as the Revd Andy Braunston delivers our Sunday service.
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"In Advent, we are not just waiting for the birth of Jesus - we are acknowledging the reign of Christ already established. He rules not only from heaven but in the hearts of those who trust him.” Liane Todd explores Psalm 110. https://ow.ly/Up9B50XBSzI #URC
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December 7, 2025 at 6:00 AM
"In Advent, we are not just waiting for the birth of Jesus - we are acknowledging the reign of Christ already established. He rules not only from heaven but in the hearts of those who trust him.” Liane Todd explores Psalm 110. https://ow.ly/Up9B50XBSzI #URC
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On a train journey to a church disciplinary meeting, the Revd Mark Richard Robinson carries the weight of illness, memory and the quiet ache of betrayal. A Measure of Breath is a contemplative novel that explores what it means to lead when one’s own wounds remain unhealed.
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December 6, 2025 at 3:00 PM
On a train journey to a church disciplinary meeting, the Revd Mark Richard Robinson carries the weight of illness, memory and the quiet ache of betrayal. A Measure of Breath is a contemplative novel that explores what it means to lead when one’s own wounds remain unhealed.
https://ow.ly/kVKz50XC1Uk
https://ow.ly/kVKz50XC1Uk
"I can remember, when I grew up in South Africa in the 50’s and 60’s, getting to know the first woman minister ordained in the Congregational Church...One of her gifts was healing people.” Elizabeth Welch explores healing in today’s Daily Devotion.
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December 6, 2025 at 6:00 AM
"I can remember, when I grew up in South Africa in the 50’s and 60’s, getting to know the first woman minister ordained in the Congregational Church...One of her gifts was healing people.” Elizabeth Welch explores healing in today’s Daily Devotion.
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https://ow.ly/y5jc50XzXvc
HOPE Christmas Magazine is back for 2025! Perfect as a handout at church and evangelism events over the Christmas season. Real-life stories and celebrity features include Russell Watson on finding faith and an exclusive interview with a Traitors star . Just 15p per copy. https://ow.ly/iLEU50XBQnc
December 5, 2025 at 1:01 PM
HOPE Christmas Magazine is back for 2025! Perfect as a handout at church and evangelism events over the Christmas season. Real-life stories and celebrity features include Russell Watson on finding faith and an exclusive interview with a Traitors star . Just 15p per copy. https://ow.ly/iLEU50XBQnc
“...in Jesus’ day a number of diseases are associated with possession, and being unable to speak was one such disease. Jesus casts out the demon, we are not told how…” David Whiting explores an exorcism in today’s Daily Devotion. https://ow.ly/R5aF50XzXuc
December 5, 2025 at 6:00 AM
“...in Jesus’ day a number of diseases are associated with possession, and being unable to speak was one such disease. Jesus casts out the demon, we are not told how…” David Whiting explores an exorcism in today’s Daily Devotion. https://ow.ly/R5aF50XzXuc
Through its Lundie Awards, the URC recognises young Christians at work in all sorts of ways. Like Tinashe, who share's her church's message through her tech work, and Lydia, whose "gentle way" enables other young people to feel more settled. Read more at https://ow.ly/Hbfz50XAIqk #URC
December 4, 2025 at 5:00 PM
Through its Lundie Awards, the URC recognises young Christians at work in all sorts of ways. Like Tinashe, who share's her church's message through her tech work, and Lydia, whose "gentle way" enables other young people to feel more settled. Read more at https://ow.ly/Hbfz50XAIqk #URC
Churches Together in Britain and Ireland is collating a wide range of Advent and Christmas resources from churches and Christian organisations. Resources include items for the Festival of Nine Lessons, carols and much more. To view the range, see https://ow.ly/nmW050XBPhL
December 4, 2025 at 1:40 PM
Churches Together in Britain and Ireland is collating a wide range of Advent and Christmas resources from churches and Christian organisations. Resources include items for the Festival of Nine Lessons, carols and much more. To view the range, see https://ow.ly/nmW050XBPhL
"...Time and again this passage was quoted at me by people who had faith but were not getting any better, or by their family and friends who would tell me they felt God was letting them down... because they have not been cured.” Daphne Preece in today’s Daily Devotion. https://ow.ly/piGl50XzX43
December 4, 2025 at 6:00 AM
"...Time and again this passage was quoted at me by people who had faith but were not getting any better, or by their family and friends who would tell me they felt God was letting them down... because they have not been cured.” Daphne Preece in today’s Daily Devotion. https://ow.ly/piGl50XzX43
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
December 3, 2025 at 1:00 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
"God is not ashamed, or afraid, of sickness or death.” ‘frin Lewis Smith ponders a healing story in today’s Daily Devotion. https://mailchi.mp/urc/urc-daily-devotion-for-3-12-2025
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December 3, 2025 at 6:00 AM
"God is not ashamed, or afraid, of sickness or death.” ‘frin Lewis Smith ponders a healing story in today’s Daily Devotion. https://mailchi.mp/urc/urc-daily-devotion-for-3-12-2025
Image: Ante Gudelj/Unsplash.
Image: Ante Gudelj/Unsplash.
Patricia Poinen, a member of Northgate URC in Darlington, features "Empire with David Olusoga" a new BBC documentary available on BBC iPlayer. To learn all about what Pat and her contribution to to the documentary, see https://ow.ly/xfzZ50XA2vP
December 2, 2025 at 5:01 PM
Patricia Poinen, a member of Northgate URC in Darlington, features "Empire with David Olusoga" a new BBC documentary available on BBC iPlayer. To learn all about what Pat and her contribution to to the documentary, see https://ow.ly/xfzZ50XA2vP
“...disposability has become part of our landscape. Relationships, church membership, belonging to a political party or other organisation - we stick with it for as long as it provides us with what we need then dump it...” Dorothy Curtis in today’s Daily Devotion
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December 2, 2025 at 6:00 AM
“...disposability has become part of our landscape. Relationships, church membership, belonging to a political party or other organisation - we stick with it for as long as it provides us with what we need then dump it...” Dorothy Curtis in today’s Daily Devotion
https://ow.ly/7UlF50XzWWM
https://ow.ly/7UlF50XzWWM
"Now more than ever we, as followers of the Jesus way, need to be more like him. To make sure we include those whom sections of society reject. To love our neighbour, without exceptions.” Jenny Mills ponders Matthew’s call in today’s Daily Devotion.
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December 1, 2025 at 9:00 PM
"Now more than ever we, as followers of the Jesus way, need to be more like him. To make sure we include those whom sections of society reject. To love our neighbour, without exceptions.” Jenny Mills ponders Matthew’s call in today’s Daily Devotion.
https://ow.ly/mo9050XzXJK.
https://ow.ly/mo9050XzXJK.
Join us today as the Revd Jenny Mills delivers our Sunday service.
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November 30, 2025 at 9:30 AM
Join us today as the Revd Jenny Mills delivers our Sunday service.
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“This Psalm starts and ends with praise of God, and in between offers vivid self-righteous denunciation of the enemy and their descendants.” Fiona Thomas explores Psalm 109 in today’s Daily Devotion https://mailchi.mp/urc/urc-daily-devotion-sunday-30-november-2025
November 30, 2025 at 5:30 AM
“This Psalm starts and ends with praise of God, and in between offers vivid self-righteous denunciation of the enemy and their descendants.” Fiona Thomas explores Psalm 109 in today’s Daily Devotion https://mailchi.mp/urc/urc-daily-devotion-sunday-30-november-2025
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