Category - united reformed church

Politicians must focus on the most vulnerable, say churches

staff writers — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 01:19:33 +0000

Following the proposals set out in the Queen's Speech, three of Britain's largest denominations are urging the UK's politicians to “focus their concern on those who made little out of the good economic years".

Free Churches lobby EU ahead of Copenhagen Climate Conference

staff writers — Thu, 29 Oct 2009 09:48:53 +0000

Britain's Methodist, Baptist and United Reformed Churches have called on European politicians to make firm commitments on climate change policy at the EU summit meeting in Strasbourg, which starts today.

Free Churches to tackle main political parties at their conferences

agency reporter — Fri, 18 Sep 2009 08:51:17 +0100

Senior Baptist, Methodist, United Reformed Church and Salvation Army representatives will attend the Liberal Democrat, Labour and Conservative party conferences to discuss their shared concerns.

Free church leaders urge a vote for global change in Euro poll

staff writers — Fri, 29 May 2009 10:00:54 +0100

Leaders of three large Free Churches in Britain have issued a statement encouraging the voting public in Britain to use the upcoming European elections to back major change on global finance, climate and international poverty.

United Reformed Church goes bananas for Fair Trade

staff writers — Fri, 13 Mar 2009 05:43:39 +0000

Staff of the United Reformed Church went bananas as part of a world record attempt in support of Fair Trade recently. They joined Fairtrade Foundation supporter groups in a 24-hour initiative.

Build on ceasefire, says United Reformed Church leader

staff writers — Tue, 20 Jan 2009 01:05:21 +0000

Churches should back concerted efforts to establish secure everyday living for Palestinians and Israelis after the Gaza ceasefire, says the moderator of the Northern Synod of the United Reformed Church.

British churches to join day of prayer for Zimbabwe

staff writers — Sun, 18 Jan 2009 00:04:59 +0000

The Methodist Church and the United Reformed Church are leading the way in responding to an Africa Day of Prayer in which the suffering people of Zimbabwe will be held in the thoughts and intentions of participants.

United Reformed Church chooses new number two

agency reporter — Wed, 03 Dec 2008 08:15:12 +0000

Richard Mortimer has been appointed deputy general secretary of the United Reformed Church. He moves from a role in guiding the Church’s links with other Christian traditions, as secretary for ecumenical relations.

Free churches to act and reflect together on climate change

staff writers — Wed, 15 Oct 2008 11:08:31 +0100

Meeting from 13-14 October 2008, the Methodist Council - a governing body for the Methodist Church in Britain - has backed a major Free Churches' initiative on the environment in the light of the reality of global warming.

Cautious response from British churches to Zimbabwe deal

staff writers — Tue, 16 Sep 2008 17:45:05 +0100

The Methodist Church and the United Reformed Church have cautiously welcomed news of the power-sharing deal reached between the Zanu-PF and MDC political parties in Zimbabwe. But they have expressed concern about the practical realities.