A brief introduction to the United Reformed Church that tells you about our beliefs, history, structure and how you can get involved.
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About the URC
Our structure
Find out more about the structure and decision-making process of the United Reformed Church.
- General Assembly
- Assembly Executive
- Archive of Mission Council
- Synods
- Church House
- Moderators
- Yearbook online
- Statistics
- The Manual
- Charity status
General Assembly
The United Reformed Church’s General Assembly 2021 took place online from 9 to 12 July.
Directions to Church House
How to get to Church House
Chuch House is on the corner where Tavistock Place meets Wakefield Street. It is clearly labelled high up on the side of the building as United Reformed Church House with the entrance in Wakefield Street.
From the railway stations from the North
From Kings Cross or St Pancras Main line or underground get south of the Euston Road through a subway tunnel to Euston Road (South) or by using light-controlled crossing from the St Pancras side of the road that runs between the stations. In the subway, exit up the stairs to Camden Town Hall/St Pancras Library. Cross Argyle Street and turn left, walking South beside the St Pancras public library (route of the Jubilee Walkway). Near the end of Argyle Street turn right following sign to Holy Cross Church and turn left beside McGlynn’s pub (Whidbourne Street). You will see Holy Cross church in front of you across Cromer Street. Go around left side of the church and keep forward (South – Harrison Street) to Church House either beside short cycle path and along the short side of Regent Square or beside Stanstead housing block.
If you end up West of Camden Town Hall just walk South along Judd Street to traffic lights; turn left along Tavistock Place.
From Tavistock Square (buses 59, 68, 91,168)
From south-eastern corner of the Square (Eastern, if you are using a compass), where there are traffic lights, come along the full length of Tavistock Place. Church House is next to Lumen and clearly labelled high up as United Reformed Church House.
From Grays Inn Road (buses 17, 45, 46)
Alight at Eastman Dental Hospital (southwards) or Acton Street/Sidmouth Street (northwards) and walk West along Sidmouth Street beside Westminster Kingsway College, through Regent Square (pavement beside old regency terrace) to Church House.
From Russell Square underground (Piccadilly Line) Buses 7 and 188 terminate nearby.
Turn right out of the station, but cross two roads by zebra crossings at right angles, then walk below Brunswick Centre (concrete retail and housing complex originally built in 1970s). Turn left at end of Brunswick Centre, cross zebra below Renoir Cinema, then turn left, walk North beside garden of Brunswick Square and one more block before turning right at traffic lights (King of Falafel restaurant).
Driving
Expensive meter parking charges apply till 6.30pm weekdays....1.30pm Saturdays and free on Sundays. Bring an assortment of coins with plenty of pounds and just pay the minutes (maximum 2 hours). Thereafter parking is free whether in meter spaces or on single yellow lines. Longer period parking available beneath Brunswick Centre (access from Marchmont Street), Holiday Inn (access from Herbrand Street) or Russell Court.
Summary of Statistics
Summary of Statistics for 2020
Summary of Statistics for 2019
Summary of Statistics for 2018
Summary of Statistics for 2017
Summary of Statistics for 2016
Summary of Statistics for 2015
Summary of Statistics for 2014
Summary of Statistics for 2013