Category - URC

Free Churches call for justice and compassion for asylum seekers

staff writers — Thu, 20 Nov 2008 09:46:59 +0000

Free Church denominations have called for justice and compassion for asylum seekers, following a statement from Immigration Minister Phil Woolas criticising human rights groups and lawyers for assisting the vulnerable.

United Reformed Church denounces Afghan killing as "offence against God"

agency reporter — Tue, 21 Oct 2008 13:38:31 +0000

The United Reformed Church in Britain has condemned as “an offence against God” the assassination of Gayle Williams, a Christian aid worker in Kabul, and the chilling comments of those who killed her.

Eat locally to act globally, United Reformed assembly says

staff writers — Wed, 16 Jul 2008 09:17:26 +0000

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 07:51:28 +0000

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.

URC and Methodists condemn political violence in Zimbabwe

agency reporter — Mon, 21 Apr 2008 11:42:48 +0000

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.

Churches urge a vote against extremism and racism on 1st May

agency reporter — Mon, 21 Apr 2008 07:16:15 +0000

Three Free Church Christian denominations in the UK are urging voters to take a clear stand against racist and extreme political parties as election day for local councils in England and Wales draws nearer.

Women to put UK justice system on trial over rape scandal

staff writers — Fri, 15 Feb 2008 07:50:40 +0000

A campaigning group that was formed 30 years ago to change law, attitudes and policy towards crime against women will mark the anniversary with a people's trial of Britain's justice system to highlight its failure to tackle rape.

Free church leaders call on G8 to act on global poverty

staff writers — Tue, 05 Jun 2007 09:30:17 +0000

Speaking ahead of the G8 Summit to be held in Germany on 6 June 2007, the heads of Britain's major Free churches have appealed to the UK government and world leaders to make global poverty their top priority.

Faithful Cities Consultation

Jordan Tchilingirian — Wed, 09 May 2007 14:28:26 +0000

Start: 09/06/2007 - 10:00

End: 09/06/2007 - 16:00

‘Faithful Cities’ is the name of a 2006 report that looked at the role of the Church in urban communities.

Christians urged to vote against racist candidates

staff writers — Thu, 19 Apr 2007 07:05:39 +0000

Three major Christian denominations have produced an election briefing which urges Christians to vote for the common good and against those promoting racism and xenophobia.