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Reformed is the magazine of the United Reformed Church, described on urc.org.uk as "Reforming, Reviving, Resourcing, Reporting," and a free copy is available in print or online. The URC Bookshop is the Church's separate retail channel for worship resources, books, certificates, merchandise, badges, cards, free goods and gifts. Both sit alongside the URC Resources Hub, which the site presents as the place for practical tools, guidance and inspiration for church ministry.
Reformed magazine
The homepage introduces Reformed as "the new name of the magazine of The United Reformed Church," with the strapline "Reforming, Reviving, Resourcing, Reporting."
- What it is: the URC's own magazine, covering the life and work of the Church.
- Cost: the site invites you to "Get your free copy of Reformed" — no price is stated for it.
- Formats: available "In print or online," so you can read it on screen or receive a physical copy.
- How to get it: the homepage links to the magazine; follow that link to choose the print or online option.
If you want a sense of the Church's current priorities and stories before ordering anything else, Reformed is the lowest-commitment starting point because it is offered free in either format.
URC Bookshop
The Bookshop is described as stocking "worship resources, books, certificates, merchandise, badges, cards, free goods and gifts."
| Category | Examples given on the site |
|---|---|
| Worship and ministry | Worship resources, books |
| Certificates and recognition | Certificates, badges |
| Everyday items | Cards, merchandise |
| No-cost items | Free goods, gifts |
The listing mixes paid categories (books, merchandise) with items the site itself labels "free goods and gifts," so the Bookshop is not purely a purchase channel — some items are described as free. The homepage does not publish prices or delivery details, so check the individual product pages in the Bookshop for cost, availability and shipping.
How these relate to the rest of the site
- URC Resources Hub and Helpdesk: the site describes the Hub as equipping churches with "practical tools, guidance and inspiration," with a how-to video and a staffed Helpdesk. Use the Hub for ministry support and the Bookshop for published and printed items.
- News and stories: the homepage carries latest news, featured stories and projects (including the 2026 Community Awards winners) and featured videos on its YouTube channel — useful context for what the magazine and Bookshop reflect.
Choosing between them
- Want an overview of the Church's life at no cost: start with Reformed, in print or online.
- Need worship materials, certificates, cards or gifts: go to the URC Bookshop and check each item's page for price and availability.
- Looking for practical ministry tools rather than publications: use the URC Resources Hub and its Helpdesk instead.
One caveat: the homepage confirms that Reformed is offered free and that the Bookshop includes free goods, but it does not state prices, stock levels or delivery terms for paid items, so confirm those on the relevant page before ordering.