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How the pandemic has affected the charity sector by Stephen Tomkins
The coronavirus pandemic has been overwhelming for charities. Lockdown has devastated fundraising, whether through events, personal giving, shops and contracts. At the same time, many charities faced a sharp increase in demand. Coming on top of a decade of governmental austerity, the prospect is grim.
Take the opportunity during Black History Month to visit the United Reformed Church’s new webpage that explores the legacies of slavery.
On the page, you’ll find a range of resources including recommendations for reading, watching and listening for children and adults, YouTube clips to prompt reflection and conversation, films, music links, and much more.
Four young people who are using their God-given skills, time and talent to good effect have gained a Lundie Memorial Award from the United Reformed Church's (URC) Children's and Youth Work team.
The United Reformed Church Children’s and Youth Work and Communications Teams have launched a new Advent and Christmas kit for churches to engage with families.
Advent Hope & Joy is a low cost kit that can be given to families to show that the church remembers them, cares for them and wants to connect with them, and are sized so that they can be posted through letterboxes.
The Revd Michael J Davies, FCIS, who served the Presbyterian Church of England at Rustington and Wallasey, the United Reformed Church (URC) as its first Youth Secretary and Moderator of Thames North Province (now known as a Synod), and the World Council of Churches as Assistant General Secretary and as its representative to Britain and Ireland for 20 years, has died aged 87.
After training at Westminster College Cambridge, Michael was called to St Andrew’s, Rustington, on the Sussex coast, in 1959.
Reform has been out and about meeting readers. Hear why they read the magazine, how it’s used in their church – and what they’ve read that they completely disagree with. Listen now – and give Reform your own feedback here.
