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Diana Paulding-Sturdy ponders ambiguity in today’s Daily Devotion.
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September 17, 2026 at 5:00 AM
Diana Paulding-Sturdy ponders ambiguity in today’s Daily Devotion.
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Following Jamaica’s petition to King Charles, representatives from churches, mission agencies and organisations involved in reparations work met recently to discuss ongoing work. The URC was represented by Karen Campbell, Head of Global & Intercultural Church.
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September 16, 2026 at 4:01 PM
Following Jamaica’s petition to King Charles, representatives from churches, mission agencies and organisations involved in reparations work met recently to discuss ongoing work. The URC was represented by Karen Campbell, Head of Global & Intercultural Church.
See https://ow.ly/T6Yh50ZOmSW
See https://ow.ly/T6Yh50ZOmSW
The URC’s Racial Justice Advocates call on members of the URC to sign a petition calling for the Windrush Compensation Scheme to be taken out of the government’s hands. Windrush victims are not eligible for free legal representation and many are denied compensation.
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September 16, 2026 at 12:01 PM
The URC’s Racial Justice Advocates call on members of the URC to sign a petition calling for the Windrush Compensation Scheme to be taken out of the government’s hands. Windrush victims are not eligible for free legal representation and many are denied compensation.
See https://ow.ly/iPN950ZNV5x
See https://ow.ly/iPN950ZNV5x
Diana Paulding-Sturdy explores God’s silence and answers in today’s Daily Devotion.
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September 16, 2026 at 5:00 AM
Diana Paulding-Sturdy explores God’s silence and answers in today’s Daily Devotion.
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Commitment for Life is hosting a lay preachers’ training workshop in Darlington from Fri 23rd October to Sat 24th October. Registrations close 20 September. Please contact Suzanne Pearson, Commitment for Life Programme Assistant, by emailing [email protected]
September 15, 2026 at 4:01 PM
Commitment for Life is hosting a lay preachers’ training workshop in Darlington from Fri 23rd October to Sat 24th October. Registrations close 20 September. Please contact Suzanne Pearson, Commitment for Life Programme Assistant, by emailing [email protected]
What does community mean to you? To mark Black History Month 2026, members of the URC’s Global Majority ministers, members and staff, have written a series of reflections on this year’s theme, ‘Honouring Communities’. The series starts on 28 September. Keep following!
September 15, 2026 at 12:00 PM
What does community mean to you? To mark Black History Month 2026, members of the URC’s Global Majority ministers, members and staff, have written a series of reflections on this year’s theme, ‘Honouring Communities’. The series starts on 28 September. Keep following!
Diana Paulding-Sturdy cries for justice with Job in today’s Daily Devotion.
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September 15, 2026 at 5:00 AM
Diana Paulding-Sturdy cries for justice with Job in today’s Daily Devotion.
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Diana Paulding-Sturdy continues to explore trauma in today’s Daily Devotion.
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September 14, 2026 at 5:00 AM
Diana Paulding-Sturdy continues to explore trauma in today’s Daily Devotion.
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Loving God,
On this Education Sunday, we bring to you children and young people who find education challenging or overwhelming.
We pray for those excluded from education or living in areas of disaster or conflict. Amen
(extract from Churches Together in England all-age worship for Education Sunday)
On this Education Sunday, we bring to you children and young people who find education challenging or overwhelming.
We pray for those excluded from education or living in areas of disaster or conflict. Amen
(extract from Churches Together in England all-age worship for Education Sunday)
September 13, 2026 at 12:00 PM
Loving God,
On this Education Sunday, we bring to you children and young people who find education challenging or overwhelming.
We pray for those excluded from education or living in areas of disaster or conflict. Amen
(extract from Churches Together in England all-age worship for Education Sunday)
On this Education Sunday, we bring to you children and young people who find education challenging or overwhelming.
We pray for those excluded from education or living in areas of disaster or conflict. Amen
(extract from Churches Together in England all-age worship for Education Sunday)
Join us today as The Revd Geoffrey Clarke delivers our Sunday Service
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September 13, 2026 at 9:30 AM
Join us today as The Revd Geoffrey Clarke delivers our Sunday Service
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Geoff Ellis leads us through Psalm 142 in today’s Daily Devotion.
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September 13, 2026 at 5:00 AM
Geoff Ellis leads us through Psalm 142 in today’s Daily Devotion.
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Diana Paulding-Sturdy continues to wrestle with Job in our Daily Devotions.
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September 12, 2026 at 5:00 AM
Diana Paulding-Sturdy continues to wrestle with Job in our Daily Devotions.
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Diana Paulding-Sturdy continues to explore Job and trauma in today’s Daily Devotion.
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September 11, 2026 at 5:00 AM
Diana Paulding-Sturdy continues to explore Job and trauma in today’s Daily Devotion.
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"A larger belonging" – the 2027 URC Prayer Handbook – available to pre-order now through the URC Bookshop. £6.99 bit.ly/urcPH2027
September 10, 2026 at 4:00 PM
"A larger belonging" – the 2027 URC Prayer Handbook – available to pre-order now through the URC Bookshop. £6.99 bit.ly/urcPH2027
World Council of Churches invites people and churches all over the world to pray, advocate, and stand in solidarity with people in the Holy Land during the World Week for Peace in Palestine and Israel, to be observed on 20-26 September. See https://ow.ly/R8TQ50ZGr2K
September 10, 2026 at 12:00 PM
World Council of Churches invites people and churches all over the world to pray, advocate, and stand in solidarity with people in the Holy Land during the World Week for Peace in Palestine and Israel, to be observed on 20-26 September. See https://ow.ly/R8TQ50ZGr2K
Want to become better equipped to talk about your faith journey? This Stepwise series is hosted by the URC's East Midlands Synod. Six relaxed and supportive sessions held (almost) fortnightly on Zoom at 7.30pm, starting Monday 28 September. To sign up, email Derek Graham at [email protected]
September 10, 2026 at 10:00 AM
Want to become better equipped to talk about your faith journey? This Stepwise series is hosted by the URC's East Midlands Synod. Six relaxed and supportive sessions held (almost) fortnightly on Zoom at 7.30pm, starting Monday 28 September. To sign up, email Derek Graham at [email protected]
Diana Paulding-Sturdy ponders Job’s comforters in today’s Daily Devotion.
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September 10, 2026 at 5:00 AM
Diana Paulding-Sturdy ponders Job’s comforters in today’s Daily Devotion.
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Fairtrade Fortnight 2026 is just around the corner, 21 September to 4 October. People across the UK will celebrate fairer trade and support the farmers, workers and communities behind the products we rely on every day. This year's theme is Fair Pay. Learn more: https://ow.ly/sv7X50ZGCjJ
September 9, 2026 at 12:00 PM
Fairtrade Fortnight 2026 is just around the corner, 21 September to 4 October. People across the UK will celebrate fairer trade and support the farmers, workers and communities behind the products we rely on every day. This year's theme is Fair Pay. Learn more: https://ow.ly/sv7X50ZGCjJ
Diana Paulding-Sturdy explores Job’s trauma in today’s Daily Devotion.
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September 9, 2026 at 5:00 AM
Diana Paulding-Sturdy explores Job’s trauma in today’s Daily Devotion.
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Don’t miss this year’s Children’s Youth and Intergenerational Advent resource – a stand-up calendar that turns into a nativity scene! Plus, a storybook: "They should have used a camel". Pre-order now at https://bit.ly/URCcamel and discover why camels are always right. https://bit.ly/Adventpromo
September 8, 2026 at 8:00 PM
Don’t miss this year’s Children’s Youth and Intergenerational Advent resource – a stand-up calendar that turns into a nativity scene! Plus, a storybook: "They should have used a camel". Pre-order now at https://bit.ly/URCcamel and discover why camels are always right. https://bit.ly/Adventpromo
3,000 young people can't be wrong! A URC group recently travelled to Taizé in France, and discovered peace, a re-set (and quite long lunch queues!) https://bit.ly/TaizeURC
September 8, 2026 at 4:01 PM
3,000 young people can't be wrong! A URC group recently travelled to Taizé in France, and discovered peace, a re-set (and quite long lunch queues!) https://bit.ly/TaizeURC
What might God be doing in your community – and how could you join in? The fifth Newbigin Pioneering Cohort begins this September, offering 11 months of practical learning, reflection, coaching and companionship. Email [email protected] for more details and to enrol.
September 8, 2026 at 12:00 PM
What might God be doing in your community – and how could you join in? The fifth Newbigin Pioneering Cohort begins this September, offering 11 months of practical learning, reflection, coaching and companionship. Email [email protected] for more details and to enrol.
Diana Paulding-Sturdy continues to explore the book of Job in today’s Daily Devotion
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September 8, 2026 at 5:00 AM
Diana Paulding-Sturdy continues to explore the book of Job in today’s Daily Devotion
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Want to become better equipped to talk about your faith journey? This Stepwise series is hosted by the URC's East Midlands Synod. Six relaxed and supportive sessions held (almost) fortnightly on Zoom at 7.30pm, starting Monday 28 September. To sign up, email Derek Graham at [email protected]
September 7, 2026 at 4:01 PM
Want to become better equipped to talk about your faith journey? This Stepwise series is hosted by the URC's East Midlands Synod. Six relaxed and supportive sessions held (almost) fortnightly on Zoom at 7.30pm, starting Monday 28 September. To sign up, email Derek Graham at [email protected]
“Living Well Together” is the theme for Education Sunday 2026. The lectionary readings for 13 September are a starting point for prayer, worship and action. "Education has a unique role in bringing people together", say the event organisers. A wide range of resources at https://bit.ly/EdSunday26
September 7, 2026 at 12:01 PM
“Living Well Together” is the theme for Education Sunday 2026. The lectionary readings for 13 September are a starting point for prayer, worship and action. "Education has a unique role in bringing people together", say the event organisers. A wide range of resources at https://bit.ly/EdSunday26