Eat locally to act globally, United Reformed assembly says

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. A move to support farmers and growers who, it has been said, are “often treated...

URC offers support to Zimbabweans living in Britain

The United Reformed Church (URC) has urged local congregations to take action to support Zimbabweans living in Britain, as its national officers pledge to bring influence to bear on government over the continuing crisis in the southern African nation. The URC has...

Church children to keep adults on track

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. After a successful trial last year, a Children’s Assembly will run alongside...

URC and Methodists condemn political violence in Zimbabwe

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. Commenting on the precarious situation, the...