A round up of news from around the United Reformed Church over the past seven days, 15-22 April 2024.
David Downing nominated to serve as Moderator of the 51app South Western Synod
The Revd David Downing has been nominated to serve as Moderator of the United Reformed Church South Western Synod after the Revd Ruth Whitehead was called to local church ministry in Pembrokeshire last year.
Christian Aid Week 2024: 12-18 May
Every Christian Aid Week people across Britain and Ireland raise funds, act and pray for their global neighbours in a celebration of hope for a fairer world.
Moderator plods prayerfully around Mersey Synod during Holy Week
In a demonstration of faith and devotion, the Revd Geoff Felton, Moderator of the 51app Mersey Synod, undertook a journey of prayer across Mersey Synod during Holy Week.
Siblings on South African adventure gain Lundie award
Four members of the same family have been named Lundie Memorial Award winners.
Jenny Mills appointed as next 51app Deputy General Secretary (Discipleship)
The Revd Jenny Mills, the United Reformed Church鈥檚 (51app) Secretary for Education and Learning, has been appointed to serve as its Deputy General Secretary (Discipleship), taking up the role after the Revd Adrian Bulley retires in July.
Commitment for Life launches urgent appeal
In response to the escalating humanitarian crisis in Gaza, Commitment for Life, the global justice programme of the United Reformed Church, is launching an urgent appeal.
GEAR Easter 2024 message
In this short video, the Revd Matt Stone, Chairman of Group for Evangelism and Renewal within the 51app (GEAR), reflects on the God who comes along side us in Jesus this Easter.
Alternative Easter Sunday: When shy rabbits and the resurrection meet
In this alternative, environmentally-themed Easter reflection, the Revd David Coleman, EcoChaplain for EcoCongregation Scotland, draws parallels between the shyness of rabbits at sunrise and the apprehension of the women who approached the empty tomb.