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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

Sharing the Vision – July edition

15th July 2021 / Deborah Walker / News, Sharing the Vision

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

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Church Regeneration Worker Vacancy – Oxford

15th July 2021 / Deborah Walker / News

Are you being called to help the church grow?  Are you the prayerful, passionate and imaginative person we need to help a small but energetic congregation fulfil its vocation to be the church for all ages at the heart of its community?  Can you help us pioneer new forms of church ministry and community outreach […]

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New Freedoms, Same Responsibilities

9th July 2021 / Deborah Walker / News

As the Governments in England, Scotland and Wales move towards reducing or ending Coronavirus restrictions on Places of Worship, the Synod Moderators offer the following guidance to congregations of the United Reformed Church. We remind churches of the Great Commandments: to love God with our whole being and love our neighbour as we love ourselves. All […]

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September “in person” Area Gatherings

8th July 2021 / Deborah Walker / Area Gatherings, News

Topic: Reporting back from General Assembly Tea/Coffee at 6.30pm for a 7pm start – finishing by 9.15pm. North East – Monday 6th September at Guildford URC South East – Tuesday 7th September at Havant URC South West – Monday 13th September at Trinity Church, Ringwood North West – Wednesday 15th September at Wheatley URC  

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Newsletter Children’s & Youth – July

8th July 2021 / Development Team Admin / Children & Youth News, News

Here is the latest bi-monthly newsletter from the children’s and youth work team at Church House to brighten your day.

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Ruth Dillon’s Farewell Service – 27th June @ 3pm

22nd June 2021 / Deborah Walker / News

You are warmly invited to attend the online farewell service for the Revd Ruth Dillon who is retiring from ministry at Fleet and Beacon Hill URCs. The service will take place on zoom on Sunday 27th June at 3pm (link below). https://us06web.zoom.us/j/89796165044?pwd=d0NKbFMwTll6enc5V2w3MlVOYjBJQT09 Meeting ID: 897 9616 5044 Passcode: 094579   Please log in a few […]

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