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Nobody Likes a Grumpy Giver
Some people will say there’s never a good time to talk about giving and money. Some people will say it’s always a good time to talk about giving and money. Jesus talks a lot about money. Here are some thoughts on giving, especially during this time of lockdown and virtual gatherings. by Kaji Douša, a Christian […]
Act Now for Climate Justice!
The URC’s very own Diana Paulding is part of Christian Aid’s Prophetic Activist Scheme. These young Christians are working for climate justice. The activists launched the Stop Fuelling the Fire Campaign, which is petitioning the UK government to end using UK Export Finance to fund fossil fuel projects overseas. Diana feels strongly about this issue, […]
Bible Study online resource
We’re always looking for Bible Study resources that offer thoughtful and scholarly assistance. The Blue Letter Bible is our latest discovery. It is very easy to use (an important criteria for Ana) — and has a ‘quick nav’ option to get to the book and verse quickly. Have a look. It offers: several Bible Translations […]
Hiroshima Day 6 August – Praying for peace
The Peace Memorial Ceremony is held annually at the Hiroshima Peace City Memorial Monument (pictured) remembering 6 August, 1945, when an American bomber dropped the world’s first atomic bomb over Hiroshima City, Japan. The entire city was devastated by the heat and shock waves of the blast, producing numerous civilian casualties. The Ceremony is ‘to […]
Mission
Black Lives Matter – a statement & prayer from the URC
The following statement and prayer comes from Karen Campbell, the United Reformed Church’s Secretary for Global and Intercultural Ministries, and the Moderators of the URC General Assembly, Derek Estill and Revd Nigel Uden. “I have come that you might have life in all its fullness.” Jesus Christ said this more than 2,000 years ago. But […]
Reflection on Anger
What Am I to Do with My Anger? by Elsa Cook ‘Blessed are the meek, for they will inherit the earth.’ – Matthew 5:5 (NRSV) Every morning, when I open my eyes, it’s there again. It’s kept me up half the night, but in those few hours of slumber, I hoped that it might disappear. […]
Prayer from Commitment for Life
Loving God, though we may be separated in body, we are one in spirit, set apart but drawn together to magnify your name. Thank you for your grace in Jesus, helping us to live in the fullness of life that you desire for all. May your will be done on earth as in heaven, helping […]
Read URC’s Reform magazine free online
Start reading Reform now. For as long as people are shut up indoors, the URC is making Reform magazine free online. Digital editions can be read on tablets, computers and smartphones, including monthly issues going back to the start of 2014. Enjoy classics like the interview with Terry Waite in July 2018’s edition. Terry, who […]