Alsager URC

08/12/2025

Church leaders respond to far-right appropriation of Christian symbols with ‘Outsiders welcome’ message

27/11/2025

The URC has produced a Reverse Advent Calendar to help donations to foodbanks this Christmas. The calendar lists regular and festive items requested by foodbanks, with a check list to view what’s been donated and related notes about your donations. You can download the printable A4 calendar at https://urc.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/Reverse-Advent-Calendar-2025-copy-scaled.jpg

24/11/2025

During the first weekend of December, 5th-7th, individuals, groups and organisations are invited to join in with creating public displays of orange hearts – a symbol of compassion for people fleeing war and persecution – in thousands of different ways in local communities.

You could:
• Order free posters for your church and church members to display
• Pray for the campaign in your service on 7 December
• Organise a community event, from carol singing to giving out orange heart biscuits
• Meet your MP to show your support for refugee families to be able to reunite

To learn more about the things you can do, see https://jpit.uk/issues/asylum-and-migration/stand-with-refugees

21/11/2025

Leaders of the Baptist, Methodist and United Reformed Churches have issued a statement in response to the government’s announcements this week on proposed changes to its asylum and returns policy. To read the statement, see https://ow.ly/1enG50XvMh8

11/11/2025

A prayer for peacemakers

History can inspire or trap.
Walls can protect or divide.
Words can encourage or inflame.
Power can free or destroy.
Touch can comfort or violate.
Peace can be shared or withheld.
Gracious God, on this day,
when we remember past and present conflicts,
we pray for the divided peoples of the world,
that leaders, governments and each one of us
may use our resources,
our opportunities and our lives
in the service of reconciliation,
for the sake of future generations
and to the glory of your name.
Amen.

Roots on the Web

10/11/2025

The URC, through Commitment for Life, has launched an appeal to support both the immediate and long-term needs of affected church communities across Jamaica following Hurricane Melissa. For more on this and for details on how to donate, see https://ow.ly/qVc650Xoni2

07/11/2025

🗞️Breaking: JPIT denominations support the ECHR

The Methodist Church, Baptist Union of Great Britain and United Reformed Church have joined almost 300 organisations backing the European Convention on Human Rights on its 75th anniversary. Look out for a JPIT blog post next week with further reflections!

✊To read about the act of solidarity: https://www.libertyhumanrights.org.uk/issue/almost-300-organisations-express-support-for-echr-on-75th-anniversary/

Image Description: a faceless crowd raising their fists in the air showing strength and solidarity. Liberty logo in the top right corner. Text: 'JPIT denominations support the European Convention on Human Rights'

04/11/2025

On the 75th anniversary of European Convention of Human Rights, Catriona Wheeler, Moderator of the General Assembly, joins with nearly 300 organisations who accuse politicians of using it as a scapegoat that will have devastating effects if abandoned. For the full story, see https://ow.ly/WBv850Xmj74

03/11/2025

The Revd Stuart P Turner, a URC minister who has served as a British Army Chaplain since 2009, will be deployed overseas for Remembrance. In a reflection, Stuart gives thanks for those who have served with courage and selflessness — from Britain and the Commonwealth, past and present — while also lamenting the human cost of war and sharing the hope we find in Jesus. To read his reflection in full, see https://ow.ly/gcyH50XkUb8

30/10/2025