Category - united reformed church

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.

British Free Churches issue peace appeal for Orissa and Georgia

agency reporter — Mon, 15 Sep 2008 11:55:19 +0100

The Baptist Union, the Methodist Church and the United Reformed Church are calling for churches and governments to mark the International Day of Peace by praying and working for peace in the Indian State of Orissa and Georgia.

Eat locally to act globally, United Reformed assembly says

staff writers — Wed, 16 Jul 2008 10:17:26 +0100

Members of the United Reformed Church have been asked to look more carefully at what they eat and where they buy, in order to help protect the income and way of life of British farmers.

URC offers support to Zimbabweans living in Britain

staff writers — Mon, 14 Jul 2008 08:51:28 +0100

The United Reformed Church has urged local congregations to take action to support Zimbabweans living in Britain, as warns government over the continuing crisis in the southern African nation.

Prayers for United Reformed Church minister still missing in Slovenia

agency reporter — Tue, 01 Jul 2008 15:44:35 +0100

The congregation of missing Penarth minister, the Rev David Fox, are holding vigils of prayer at 5pm each day, as they wait for news of him. He disappeared more than a week ago, while on a walking holiday in Slovenia.

Church children to keep adults on track

agency reporter — Mon, 30 Jun 2008 17:06:25 +0100

When adults bend their minds to weighty issues at the General Assembly of the United Reformed Church in Edinburgh in two weeks time, they’ll have the help of children to keep them to task.

URC and Methodists condemn political violence in Zimbabwe

agency reporter — Mon, 21 Apr 2008 12:42:48 +0100

The Methodist and United Reformed Churches have together voiced their concern about increasing levels of violence and political intimidation, linked to the delay in announcing the result of Zimbabwe’s presidential election.

United Reformed Church appoints first woman head

staff writers — Fri, 14 Mar 2008 09:24:54 +0000

The United Reformed Church has appointed the Rev Roberta Rominger as its general secretary. She becomes the first woman to hold the senior post in the Church, or in any of its predecessor denominations.

Churches prepare to mark fifth anniversary of Iraq invasion

staff writers — Wed, 12 Mar 2008 11:18:26 +0000

In the run up to the fifth anniversary of the invasion of Iraq, churches are reiterating their call for British troops to withdraw from the country and will join in a 'Christian Peace Witness for Iraq'

Abortion row rumbles on after report to House of Commons

staff writers — Thu, 01 Nov 2007 04:41:20 +0000

The heated row over abortion is continuing after a report by the House of Commons Science and Technology committee said there was no scientific justification for lowering the 24-week limit for terminations. But there are also signs of movement on all sides.