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 […]
Zambia link prayer requests
Click here to read the Zambian Independence Prayer, posted on Ana’s Zambia Journey blog. Prayer requests for St John’s congregation in Mtendere, Lusaka: Please pray for Revd Godfrey & Mrs Ruth Gama (pictured at left) Please pray for the Intercessory Prayer Group at St John’s, giving thanks for their devotion meeting very early each morning […]
Prayers for Zambia
Please pray that the rains will begin in Zambia soon, needed for both the crops and the improvement in hydro-electric supply on which most Zambians depend. Read more about the devastating drought situation on Ana’s blog. At St John’s United Church of Zambia, please pray for the Community Development and Social Justice group, for Mukupa […]
Join our family – church membership in the URC
Looking for a church you can call ‘home’? Come join us at Salisbury URC. Learn more about membership in the United Reformed Church in ‘Join our Family,’ a vibrant booklet highlighting a photo of the Salisbury Good Friday Walk for Witness. Join-our-family- URC-membership-booklet-2019 PDF Download ‘Join our Family’, a colourful booklet for those considering membership […]
Zambia Link News
We are linked with St John’s, Mtendere, United Church of Zambia (UCZ), a congregation in Lusaka. Click here for prayer requests from St John’s. Our relationship focuses on: PEOPLE: meeting, visiting, texting, e-mailing and/or writing to each other PRAYER: praying for each other, exchanging prayer calendar and prayer requests PERCEPTIONS: seeking to learn about, experience […]
URC News
The URC website includes notices about upcoming events throughout the United Reformed Church. Here are some highlights for you to explore:
Safeguarding
Salisbury United Reformed Church takes safeguarding very seriously. Everyone who works with children, young people and vulnerable adults, the Elders, Pastoral Visitors and some others have all completed the URC Safeguarding Training and have been DBS checked. The Church has two Safeguarding Officers and is in contact with the safeguarding team at Wessex Synod. Our […]