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Global & Intercultural Ministry

Our Racial Advocate is Mrs Enala Bhebhe.

The role of the Racial Advocate include:

  • To be active in helping to eradicate racial prejudice and discrimination and bringing about racial justice in church and community.
  • To continue to learn and grow in faith and in the area of racial justice.
  • To encourage and participate in racial justice and intercultural activities in synod.
  • To make links with other United Reformed Church, ecumenical and community groups also committed to global and intercultural issues. This includes interfaith groups and those working with refugees and asylum seekers.

Read more about her work here

Holy Week podcasts for 11-14 year olds

22nd February 2021 / Development Team Admin / Children & Youth News, News

2021 Holy Week Mini Podcast Series A series of 8 daily recordings to listen and engage with throughout Holy Week 2021. Aimed at 11 to 14 year olds, each recording includes a Bible reading, reflection, prayer, and a response activity.   Podcasts will be released daily from Palm Sunday (28th March) until Easter Sunday (4th […]

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Crossfire Volunteer Vacancy

11th February 2021 / Deborah Walker / Children & Youth News, News

You may be aware that GEAR, together with URC Youth, has supported Crossfire with their annual youth camp and other events aimed at young people for many years now. The Crossfire Committee regularly reviews the structure, leadership and procedures to ensure that these camps and events can provide the right level of support and guidance […]

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Sharing the Vision – February edition

11th February 2021 / Deborah Walker / News, Sharing the Vision

The latest edition of Sharing the Vision is available to download below.

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URC launches Black History Monthly

10th February 2021 / Deborah Walker / Uncategorised

The URC’s Legacies of Slavery task group has launched a new initiative – Black History Monthly. Each month throughout the year, a different article, film, book, or poetry by Black writers will be explored so that people can learn about Black History through a variety of lenses. More details available here: URC launches Black History […]

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World Day of Prayer Service 5 March 15:00 on Zoom

10th February 2021 / Deborah Walker / News, Prayer, World Church Group

Friday 5 March is World Day of Prayer.  While many communities have caved in to the pandemic, Andover, Devizes, Poole and Salisbury area World Day of Prayer planning groups have rallied and united to provide an exciting and vibrant service open to all.  This ecumenical event involves several churches.  Salisbury URC is hosting on Zoom […]

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The Windrush Community Fund

10th February 2021 / Deborah Walker / News, Racial Justice and Intercultural Ministries

The Windrush scandal was a 2018 inhumane scandal concerning people who were wrongly detained, denied legal rights, threatened with deportation resulting in heartache and pain for many long-term UK residents.  The UK Government Home Office (HO) seek to correct the wrongs by initially enlisting the support of Windrush Community Ambassadors (Sept 2020-Jan 2021) and now […]

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