Congratulations to Dan Powell – Lundie Award Recipient! Dan, a talented 19-year-old organist, has received the Lundie Memorial Award for his outstanding contribution to church music. He was nominated by Pam Tolhurst from Gillingham URC. Dan was presented with the award during a special event and organ recital, where he showcased his amazing talent. Well […]
Join Us This August for Our Youth Get-Togethers! Two free events in London this August for young people aged 11–25 – come for the bowling, buffet and brilliant company! This summer, young people from across URC Southern & Thames North Synods are invited to two exciting events […]
My name is Tawonga Mtika I’m 22 years old and I live in Rochester in the Southeast of England and I am honoured to introduce myself as the new Youth Representative for the Southern Synod of the United Reformed Church. I’m truly grateful for the opportunity to serve in this role and to be […]
Congratulations to Union Church Margate who have been given a 2025 Community Project Award for their Food for Thought project. Food for Thought celebrates Margate’s richly diverse community by hosting a dynamic programme of speakers at Union Church. The monthly, family-friendly gathering offers a free breakfast and hot drink. It features thoughts and insights on […]
JOB OPPORTUNITY: An Exciting Opportunity to develop a new role as a Church Community Development Worker at Emmanuel West Wickham. Hours: 28 hours per week: Flexible working Salary: £30,400 – £32,000pa (£38,000 – £40,000 Full Time equivalent) Location: West Wickham, Bromley, Kent – Emmanuel is seeking a person who is self-motivated and passionate about developing […]
It is with sadness that we write to tell you that our Moderator, the Rev’d Bridget Banks, has had to take early retirement on health grounds, from 30th June. She is deeply saddened to have to end her formal ministry this way, but she has come to the conclusion it is the right thing for her […]
Minister’s Spring School 2025! The annual Spring School was a wonderful gathering of 35 ministers from around the Synod. A few rose early for aerobics and running led by Lesley Charlton, and many stayed up late into the evening for meaningful conversation and healing laughter. Our chaplain, Sue Chapman, led us in creative morning prayer […]
Volunteer Opportunity: Join the Congregational Fund Board as a Trustee! At the heart of the Congregational Fund Board lies a strong commitment to supporting ministers and students in times of financial need. This small yet impactful charity, with an annual income of approximately £20,000, offers vital assistance to aged and/or infirm ministers, ministers in training, […]
Moderator’s Quiet Day at Crowhurst On a warm sunny day in March several Ministers and Local Church Leaders gathered at Crowhurst Healing Centre for what was truly a gift of a day. We were blessed with time and space to be with God, to receive teaching, to enjoy beautiful grounds to walk in, to have […]
On Saturday 15th March we celebrated the induction of the Revd. Sohail Ejaz as minister of word and sacrament at St John’s, Orpington. Revd Russell Furley-Smith convenor of Synod Council and acting for the Moderator presided at the service. The church was full with members and friends – some who had travelled a long way to […]