The World Watch List highlights the persecution of Christians worldwide. Persecution continues to rise. Christians killed for their faith has risen by 60% to 4,761. Christians have suffered discrimination over access to Covid-19 relief. 74 countries — one more than last year – showed extreme, very high or high levels of persecution, affecting at least […]
Read MoreChildren in Zambia – sending prayers
Please pray for school pupils in Zambia as school term begins this week, and please pray for the young people of St John’s congregation, especially the Girls’ Brigade, the Boys’ Brigade and the Sunday School. At St John’s, pray also for their worship to welcome the new year. Like us, they are holding a service […]
Read MoreAction on Injustice: cleaning up plastics
A person dies every 30 seconds from diseases caused by plastic pollution and rubbish. But what can you do? Think about how you can reduce the amount of waste you produce by opting for plastic-free alternatives. Here are some ideas: Replace sticky tape with string and recycle old Christmas cards into gift tags. Print brown […]
Read MoreBethlehem Today Nativity
Our Junior Church found a new way of presenting their Nativity service this year. Parents filmed the children at home acting their parts and these were cleverly edited into a longer film. The format was a TV new broadcast, with the participants being interviewed by ‘Bethlehem Today’ reporter, Adam Adamson. With the addition of backgrounds […]
Read MoreFaith With Under Fives
The URC Safeguarding Symposium addressed the formulation of a five year strategic plan for safeguarding. Much emphasis was placed on the fact that safeguarding of our children, young people and vulnerable adults is a concern for everyone in Churches, not just those tasked with leading it. Videos and information from the launch of this plan […]
Read MoreDaily Prayer for World Aids Day
Today we pray for people suffering from HIV and AIDS. On this year’s World AIDS Day, we remember those who have lost their lives from AIDS-related illnesses and the 38 million who have the virus globally. We pray for continuing advancements in treatment and for increased awareness of the continuing prevalence of HIV.
Read MoreDaily Prayer for our Food Banks
Today we pray for people relying on food banks. […]
Read MoreMission
Salisbury strives to serve God by serving God’s people. We are involved in numerous mission projects and activities in our community, Synod, nation and around the world. There are numerous ways to reach out and make a difference in God’s world. Christian Aid Commitment for Life Fairtrade Local Charities – Alabare, Trussell Trust, World Links & […]
Read MoreOur War Memorial
We have two war memorials at Salisbury United Reformed Church. One commemorates men from our Church who lost their lives in the two world wars. There are ten names listed. The other, an oak tablet, lists all those with a connection to the Church who served in the First World War. Some information about those […]
Read MoreA City Church – A History of Salisbury URC
Salisbury United Reformed Church has a long history in the city of Salisbury, dating back to 1662. The church building has been a landmark of Fisherton Street since 1878. Prior to its opening the church was situated in various areas of the city. The church has been involved in a variety of initiatives over the […]
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