The Revd Lindsey Sanderson, United Reformed Church National Synod of Scotland representative to the Scottish Church Leaders’ Forum, has joined a number of Scottish church leaders in writing to all Scottish MPs and Peers to express concerns about the Internal Market Bill.
At present, the UK is part of the European single market, with jointly agreed regulations and standards across the continent.
URC marks Inter Faith Week with events and resources
The United Reformed Church (URC) has coordinated a series of special events and created resources to help mark Inter Faith Week, taking place from 8-15 November.
On 9 November, an online celebration will take place to review a pilot event which took place in October where conversations between mosques and churches were held.
URC launch safeguarding strategic plan
In October 2020, the United Reformed Church (URC) launched its five-year safeguarding strategic plan.
The plan requires all parts of the URC – it’s people, councils, committees and groups – to work together on six key objectives to ensure the Church provides a sustained community of care where everyone, particularly the most vulnerable, can find a place of love, pastoral care and support.