The National Synod of Wales is aiming to become an Eco Synod, which requires our churches to become Eco Churches. The process calls on us, as individuals and as the church, to reflect on the way we live our lives and how we impact the world around us. Our Synod Mission and Discipleship Board have […]
Join an online session on Wednesday 26 August from from 7.30pm to 9pm to explore the issues of living with physical distance: Taking care of yourself Taking care of your church family Taking care of your community To book your place, please email Jason Askew. Fliers publicising the sessions are available to download in jpg and pdf formats.
Churches are exploring innovative ideas for prayer activities outside church buildings. Could your church offer outdoor prayer to your community? Please be aware that items left outside could be vulnerable to the weather and – more importantly – to contamination by infection. Anything placed outside for people to touch should be packed by people wearing […]
One of the Welsh Government’s requirements for the re-opening of church buildings is for the Elders’ Meeting (or equivalent) to undertake a risk assessment and reduce the risks of spreading the virus. Join an online session on Tuesday 14 July from 9.15am to 10.45am or Thursday 16 July from 7.30pm to 9pm. The sessions will […]
Engage with others in the Synod on issues surrounding the re-opening of chapels and churches on Saturday 18 July, from 9.30am to 11.15am, on Zoom. To book your place, please email Adrian Bulley. Fliers publicising the event are available to download in jpg and pdf formats.
The current situation has made lots of our churches take the plunge and start worshipping together online. This guide offers tips and ideas to help make your online worship more intergenerational. The church is already looking very different. Let’s make sure we can look back on this time in years to come, as a time […]
Looking for resources for your family with a URC flavour? Then Families on Faith Adventures @ Home is for you! Each week the national Children’s and Youth Work team are producing a ‘pick and mix’ selection of activities, prayers and challenges based around a different Bible reading. You can download the first two resources here: Families […]
Reform is published ten times a year by the URC and, while people are advised to stay at home, it is free to read online. Read the digital edition on tablets, computers and smartphones, with monthly issues since 2014.
Feeling crafty? For the URC tent at this year’s Greenbelt festival, you’re invite to create items linked to the theme of ‘Revolting Christians’. We would like you to create symbols used by Christians. They can be made out of any media (preferably using recycled materials) and need to be no more than credit card size. […]
Clare Balding joined the Penrhys Pilgrimage Way for a wet and windy walk from Trebanog to Penrhys for her Ramblings programme on Radio 4. With her producer Karen Gregor, Clare walked and talked with seven people involved in developing the Penrhys Pilgrimage Way, including Sharon Rees and Rob Moverley from Llanfair Uniting Church. Clare described […]