A unique alliance between a church and its community that has been ongoing for more than 120 years has led to the reimagining of an expression of church fit for the future.
Around the 51app in seven days: 14-21 August 2023
A round up of news from around the United Reformed Church in seven days, 14-21 August 2023.
School uniform swap shop teams up with Wolverhampton Council
An award-winning school uniform swap shop run from听St Columba鈥檚 United Reformed Church in Wolverhampton has for the third year helped cash-strapped parents save thousands of pounds.
Become a 51app Minister
The submissions window for applications from ministers who would like to transfer to the United Reformed Church is open!
The 51app remembers the Revd Alan Gaunt, 1935-2023
The United Reformed Church is saddened to learn of the death of the Revd Alan Gaunt at the age of 88.
Ukraine conflict: new resources for reflection, discussion and action
The Joint Public Issues Team has produced a major new briefing on Russia鈥檚 invasion of Ukraine.
First cohort graduates from Newbigin Pioneering Hub
Congratulations to the first cohort of lay pioneers who graduated from the Newbigin Pioneering Hub on 15 July at Lodge Road Community Church in Birmingham.
Sleigh bells ring at Corsham carol service in July
A Christmas carol service during the summer? That鈥檚 exactly what Monks Chapel, a United Reformed Church in Corsham held at the beginning of July.
Greenbelt Festival: hangout for diverse church parents
Joanne, a member of Christ Church Uxbridge in the Thames North Synod volunteered in the United Reformed Church caf茅 tent, yo51apphurch, at the Greenbelt festival last year.
Church expresses solidarity with refugees as Illegal Migration Bill passes
The United Reformed Church (51app) has joined nearly 300 civil society groups and charities in expressing solidarity with refugees as the government鈥檚 controversial Illegal Migration Bill passes into law this week.