The United Reformed Church

We are still here after 50 years. What does that say to us? And what is God saying to us? What opportunities does it give us to reflect on our story, on who we are, on what we stand for, on who we follow - and to share that with others?

As local churches and as the URC, marking our 50^th year can help us to plan for the future – not only to keep pursuing our ecumenical vision, but also to plan for how we will continue to be an active, engaged and faithful Christian presence in our communities and in new ones. Not least, marking our Jubilee will be an opportunity to give thanks.

 A blog from Tragedy and Congregations written by the Revd Dr Carla A. Grosch-Miller.

A year ago today the Prime Minister announced the first lockdown. All but essential workers were sent home, places of worship and other public venues closed and we began our crusade against Covid-19. It’s been a bumpy ride. A summer of relaxed restrictions was followed by the alarm of rising rates in the autumn and the introduction of tiers which rapidly became new lockdowns. Next week we hope to begin our way out of lockdown number 3. Watching a third wave rise in Europe, we hold our breath – wanting our vaccination programme to spare us and enable more and more freedom over time.

Welcome to the Affiliated section of the Friends on Faith Adventures website.

Here you can find the latest news and information for your group and download electronic copies of materials and resources for this half term.

If you can’t find what you are looking for or need any help or information, please contact the Pilots Desk on 020 7916 8637, or pilots@urc.org.uk or write to us at 86 Tavistock Place, London WC1H 9RT.

Remember to send us stories and photos from your group each term and to send us your feedback forms to let us know how things are going.

Resources for January 2020

• Samuel
• Fishing Frustration
• Samson the Strong
• Daniel
• The Widow’s Pennies
• The Good Foreigner

The Church Leadership Programme (CLP) is a comprehensive programme to refresh experienced lay and ordained leaders in authentic leadership, helping church leaders to develop external skills from their core sense of being.