Meryl White helps us contemplate some of Psalm 119 in today’s Daily Devotion. https://mailchi.mp/urc/urc-daily-devotion-15-february-2026 Image: Atul Pandey/Unsplash

Christopher Whitehead explores a healing miracle in today’s Daily Devotion. https://mailchi.mp/urc/urc-daily-devotion-14-february-2026 Image: Q A Trần/Unsplash

Helen Everard considers Jesus’ instruction to serve in today’s Daily Devotion. https://ow.ly/t8FW50YclxK Image: Ismael Paramo/Unsplash

Ian Fosten explores preaching in today’s Daily Devotion.   https://mailchi.mp/urc/urc-daily-devotion-12-february-2026 Image: Jametlene Reskp/Unsplash

It's Valentine's Day on Saturday and you could say 'I love you' by buying an air freshener from the local garage late on Friday night, or you could browse our bookshop's range of books and gifts https://urcshop.co.uk/books 😊❤️ Subject to availability.

What started as a vision from a 17-year-old West Midlands Synod-based pupil has blossomed into a growing faith community. See how God has been at work among the teeanger and her peers 🙌 To learn how these young people are courageously leading others into faith, ➡️ see https://ow.ly/n9z250YcHYN

Dorothy Courtis explores the parable of the workers in the Vineyard in today’s Daily Devotion.   https://ow.ly/fp2F50Ycluk Image: Johny Goerend/Unsplash

Trevor Jamison hopes to be squeezed into Heaven in today’s Daily Devotion. https://ow.ly/4KHp50Y5w8Q Image: Allef Vinicius/Unsplash

Synod Clerk - the National Synod of Scotland. A pivotal role in ensuring effective communication, governance, and coordination across all of the Synod’s activities. The Synod Clerk will provide key leadership and administrative oversight within the Synod. urc.org.uk/jobs

Today, the United Reformed Church remembers those who died during a V2 rocket bombing in Tavistock Place, London, on 9 February 1945. https://urc.org.uk/our-news-stories/latest-news/

Margaret Higton lets the children come in today’s Daily Devotion. https://ow.ly/guZx50Y5w54 Image: Kateryna Hliznitsova/Unsplash

It's Valentine's Day on Saturday and you could say 'I love you' by buying an air freshener from the local garage late on Friday night, or you could browse our bookshop's range of books and gifts https://urcshop.co.uk/books 😊❤️ Subject to availability.

Walt Johnson starts some thinking about Psalm 119 in today’s Daily Devotion. https://ow.ly/nuB250Y5w0u   Image: Daria Glakteeva/Unsplash

The 2026 meeting of the URC Assembly Executive was held online today. For your round up of the business discussed and decisions made, see https://ow.ly/1BKN50YaP4S

Racial Justice Sunday is tomorrow, 8 February. Let us use it "to stand together in love, rejecting words, actions and behaviours that go against Christ’s teachings, and embracing those biblical principles that foment unity and engagement". (Richard Reddie) https://bit.ly/RacialJusticeSunday2026

Michelle Jarmany wrestles with Jesus’ recorded teaching on divorce in today’s Daily Devotion. 
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Are you an effective practitioner able to empower children and young people? Do you understand current theological thinking around the ministry of children, youth and intergenerational discipleship? The URC needs a Head of Children, Youth and Intergenerational Discipleship. https://bit.ly/URC-CYI

Online training about eating disorders and how to support people affected by them. Designed for youth leaders, but open for all . Delivered by TasteLife. https://www.tastelifeuk.org Date: Wednesday 25 February Time: 7-9pm Email [email protected] to book your place

Simon Cross ponders the Kingdom’s restorative justice in today’s Daily Devotion. 
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Julian Macro explores Christian fellowship and discipline in today’s Daily Devotion. 
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ChurchWorks Summit – 27 February Build connections and develop practical responses to today’s most urgent social issues and escalating wellbeing challenges. For more information, see https://cte.org.uk/churchworks-summit-feb2026/

Geoffrey Clarke is with the lost sheep in today’s Daily Devotion.   
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“When we decide to park some unwelcome news, our behaviour is affected in ways beyond our ken, indeed beyond our conscious control.” John Young considers the disciples’ reaction to Jesus’ foretelling his death in today’s Daily Devotion. 
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More than £42,000 has already been raised for the URC’s appeal supporting Jamaican communities devastated by Hurricane Melissa — and donations are still open. To learn how you can help and where vital funds are going to, https://ow.ly/7Xxt50Y7x9r

Susan Durber ponders giving in today’s Daily Devotion. 
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Liz Hudson bubbles with joy as she explores Psalm 118 in today’s Daily Devotion. https://ow.ly/nPoR50Y5vwZ Image: My Nguyen/Unsplash

"What miracles do you think Jesus would do if he was in your neighbourhood today?” Roo Stewart wonders about miracles in today’s Daily Devotion https://mailchi.mp/urc/urc-daily-devotion-31-january-2026

The MA Prize in Mission and Evangelism 2026 is open. The prize will be awarded for the best thesis around the themes of mission, evangelism and church planting in the UK context. Entries must be in by 30 April. For more on this, see https://cte.org.uk/ma-prize-in-mission-and-evangelism-2026/

"On the mountain top we see Jesus as he really is.” John Wilcox considers the Transfiguration in today’s Daily Devotion. https://mailchi.mp/urc/urc-daily-devotion-30-january-2026

Online training about eating disorders and how to support people affected by them. Designed for youth leaders, but open for all. Delivered by TasteLife https://www.tastelifeuk.org Date: Wednesday 25 February Time: 7-9pm Email [email protected] to book your place

“That isn’t how to motivate volunteers! Congregationalists can get stroppy about that type of behaviour." Andy Braunston is puzzled by Jesus in today’s Daily Devotion. https://mailchi.mp/urc/urc-daily-devotion-29-january-2026 Photo: Yogendra Singh/Unsplash

Yesterday, a social media post included a reference to Holocaust Memorial Day which was unsuitable for which we apologise. The URC has marked Holocaust Memorial Day for many years and is a member of many interfaith dialogues. We deeply regret any distress caused.

The URC is seeking eight people to serve on the General Assembly Appointments Panel, a voluntary, five-year role, supporting the process of appointing Synod Moderators and other General Assembly roles reserved for ministers. 🗓️ Apply by 28 February For more details, see https://urc.org.uk/jobs/

Taster sessions are available for the Church Leadership Programme (CLP) and the Assembly Accredited Lay Preacher Programme (AALP) run from Luther King Theological College. • AALP: 29 January, 7–8pm • CLP: 12 February, 7–8pm Interested? Contact Christine Hutton. Details at https://ow.ly/HeQC50Y4ejn

"Divided Christians could mean trouble for the Empire so the Emperor convened a council of bishops to sort this out. So the Nicene Creed was born.” Noel Davies in today’s Daily Devotion. https://mailchi.mp/urc/urc-daily-devotion-28-january-2026

The next FaithTalk webinar, Preparing for Easter, is tomorrow, January 28, 7-8pm. Gather to chat about ways we can engage those around us in the Easter story, and its power to transform lives. Book a (free) place at https://ow.ly/vIaA50XFz7U

A selection of news and stories from across the URC: a church leader gains an award, a synod gains accreditation for being a Living Wage employer, a congregation gains much some rest and relaxation at a wellbeing fair, creatives join pupils on a craft project, and more. See https://ow.ly/OUEl50Y4c5V

Vacancy - Treasurer for The Milton Mount Foundation. The Foundation supports the education costs for children of ministers of the URC and related denominations. Applications close 31 January. Application form from: The Secretary at [email protected] Image: Annie Spratt | Unsplash

The theme for Holocaust Memorial Day (HMD) on 27 January is 'Bridging Generations', highlighting “the crucial role of the next generation in preserving the memory of the Holocaust”. More at https://hmd.org.uk. Image: Yad Vashem Memorial, Jerusalem, by snowscat | Unsplash

As Christians, we are called to seek justice and challenge injustice. But making that a regular part of church life isn't always easy. Check out the "26 in 26" project: an interactive poster with 26 ideas for churches to try throughout 2026. See https://ow.ly/fvo150Y1k2w for more information.

"They were skilled at reading the natural world, yet blind to the spiritual reality unfolding right before their eyes. “ Mandy Bayton ponders the signs of the times in today’s Daily Devotion. https://mailchi.mp/urc/urc-daily-devotion-26-january-2026

"...But I have also learned that writing, and age, are the enemies of memory and that things well remembered, repeated and absorbed can actually feed and sustain my soul.” Susan Durber in today’s #DailyDevotion https://ow.ly/tMKz50Y06UN#DailyDevotion#URC Image: JPrice | Unsplash

"Whenever I read these words I visualise crowds climbing up the mountainside to reach Jesus. People eager to be first, running ahead, perhaps trampling the toes of fellow climbers in their haste.” Hazel McCorrisken in today’s #DailyDevotion https://ow.ly/5nrV50Y06PR#DailyDevotion #URC Image: Shri ram | Pixabay

The URC is seeking eight people to serve on the General Assembly Appointments Panel, a voluntary, five-year role, supporting the process of appointing Synod Moderators and other General Assembly roles reserved for ministers. 🗓️ Apply by 28 February For more details, see https://urc.org.uk/jobs/

Take part in two of Luther King Theological College's (formally Northern College) online taster sessions: • Assembly Accredited Lay Preacher Programme (AALP) – 29 January, 7–8pm • Church Leadership Programme (CLP) - 12 February, 7–8pm For more information, see https://ow.ly/sLyp50Y1g7f

Join Christian Aid at its first Powered by Hope+ webinar of 2026! Hear from Christians who are pursuing justice in their local churches and communities. Together we’ll explore the principles and practices of being Justice Seeking Churches. Register here: https://ow.ly/jjU050Y0cWb

"might it be the case that Jesus has a twinkle in the eye when he (in effect) calls this mother a dog - having recognised she’s already grasped that the mission of this son of David is to the whole world?” Peter Redding in today’s #DailyDevotion https://ow.ly/wcYb50Y06Gz#DailyDevotion Image: ABurden | Unsplash

Talking About... ABCs of LGBTQ+ inclusive language. A webinar from the URC with space for asking how to support children and young people. Wednesday 18 February 7-8-pm. https://bit.ly/T4lkingAbout

Join the Scottish Churches Parliamentary Office and JPIT for a one-hour lunchtime webinar designed to give you all the information you need to get your Church election ready. 📌Applicable to Scotland, Wales or England 📆 29 January ⏱️12.30-1.30pm 💻https://ow.ly/1IsV50Y0aSY

"We have rules and laws to help create an ordered society and promote peace and harmony. But, as Jesus points out, some rules do not serve the people or are not relevant to every situation.” Michele Jarmany in today’s #DailyDevotion https://ow.ly/n69N50Y06Aa#DailyDevotion #URC Image: stevesphar | Pixabay