What News, Stories and Videos Are Available on the United Reformed Church Website?

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The United Reformed Church (URC) website at urc.org.uk publishes news, featured stories and projects, and videos that show what its roughly 1,500 local churches across the UK are doing. You can use these sections to follow church-wide announcements, read about award-winning community projects, and watch practical examples of church ministry and community work. The content is aimed at members, church leaders and anyone exploring the URC's work.

Latest news

The "Latest news" section carries short updates from across the Church. Items visible on the homepage include:

  • RechargePLUS 2026 – described as "not just for children," suggesting an event or resource aimed at a wider age range.
  • Growing younger in the West Midlands – a regional story about church growth.
  • Free Black History Month 2026 service resource – a worship resource offered at no cost.

A "More news" link leads to the full news listing, so the homepage shows only a selection of recent items.

Featured stories and projects

This section highlights longer-form stories and recognised projects:

  • 2026 Community Awards Winners – the page invites you to "discover the inspiring churches and community projects recognised in this year's awards."
  • URC Resources Hub – presented as a place to "equip your church with practical tools, guidance, and inspiration to help your ministry thrive and grow."
  • Reformed magazine – the URC magazine, subtitled "Reforming, Reviving, Resourcing, Reporting," available as a free copy in print or online.
  • URC Bookshop – a shop for worship resources, books, certificates, merchandise, badges, cards, free goods and gifts.

Featured videos and the YouTube channel

The URC runs a YouTube channel (URCUK), and the website embeds selected videos. Examples shown on the homepage include:

Video What it covers
Creating a wildlife-friendly garden Peter Musgrave, an Elder at Vine URC in Ilford, East London, explains how his church worked with local community members to transform its grounds and inspire greening elsewhere in a built-up urban landscape.
A Church With People at the Margins – Webinar 3: Places to Meet A discussion on whether the church can be a hub of the community, how spaces can serve the whole neighbourhood, what support and funding exist, and how to grow the volunteer base. Features Alice Gilbert (Church-Related Community Worker) and Nigel Adams (Christian Community Hub), with input from Mike Hart (Transformation Director, URC North West Synod) and Helen Snashall (United Respect Connect project, URC 4 Huddersfield). Recorded 10 August 2026.
Newbigin Pioneering Hub – Kim's Test[imony] A personal testimony connected to the Newbigin Pioneering Hub.

The webinar listing points to further information at urc.org.uk/margins.

How to use these sections

  • To keep up with announcements: start with "Latest news" and follow the "More news" link for the full list.
  • To find inspiration or examples for your own church: browse "Featured stories and projects," especially the Community Awards winners and the Resources Hub.
  • To watch rather than read: go to the "Featured videos" section or the URCUK YouTube channel directly, where view counts and upload dates are shown.
  • To get practical tools: the Resources Hub includes a video showing how to use it, plus a staffed Helpdesk.

These sections exist to share what churches are doing, encourage ministry and community involvement, and point people toward resources they can use themselves.