News from around the URC: four-legged friends are celebrated at a special service, a faith community wins a council bid, and a global mission day celebrates all things Cameroon. To catch up on the news, see www.urc.org.uk/news

Passionate about ensuring the voices of children are heard? Skilled in facilitating discussion? This volunteer role includes in-person and online meetings. Closing date for applications: 12 noon, Wednesday 29 July 2026. More information and how to apply at urc.org.uk/jobs

Adrian Bulley considers conflict transformation in a new Daily Devotion series.   https://ow.ly/GSuq50Z8J0N Image: Priscilla Du Preez 🇨🇦/Unsplash

Join us today as The Revd Jenny Mills delivers our Sunday Service https://ow.ly/j2PX50Zamu8 Image: Beyza Yalçin/Pexels

Kirsty Thorpe muses on Psalm 133 in today’s Daily Devotion.   https://ow.ly/3ZYs50Z8IYf Image: Quilia/Unsplash

**Are you aged between 17-25 and passionate about communicating with young people and young adults?** Then this opportunity maybe for you!!!!!😎 URC Youth Intern - Communications 12 month Home based fixed-term contract, 8-30 hours per month - Living Wage rate https://bit.ly/CYIIntern

Tough questions from Andy Braunston as he ponders Paul and St John Henry Newman’s words in today’s Daily Devotion.   https://ow.ly/ALpT50Z8IWG Image: Ali Kazal/Unsplash

"Places to meet" is the theme for the third webinar in the free "A Church with People at the Margins" webinar, taking place on 10 August from 7-8pm. Come along and explore how your church can be the hub of the community. To pre-register to receive joining details, see urc.org.uk/webinar-series

Need help with the administrative, legal, and compliance tasks involved in managing employees, volunteers, buildings or events? If so, visit the new URC Resources Hub and Helpdesk! See www.urcresourceshub.org.uk

Lesley Thompson muses on the ongoing journey of vocation in today’s Daily Devotion.   https://ow.ly/Zi3W50Z8IW3 Image: Crispin Jones/Unsplash

Run the Race - just two weeks until the Commonwealth Games begin! Worship suggestions on sports-related themes, for use around the Commonwealth Games. Scripture passages, prayers, sermon and talk outlines. https://bit.ly/RtRworship #URC

**Are you aged between 17-25 and passionate about communicating with young people and young adults?** Then this opportunity maybe for you!!!!!😎 URC Youth Intern - Communications 12 month Home based fixed-term contract, 8-30 hours per month - Living Wage rate https://bit.ly/CYIIntern

Two new members were given a warm welcome at Trinity church in Eastbourne recently. "Thank God for this wonderful addition," said the Revd Memona Shahbaz. "We are delighted to have them with us and look forward to sharing in worship, fellowship, and service together,

What does church membership look like, especially for children and young people? Whatever your age, share your thoughts in this special survey, created by the URC's Children and Youth Development Officers with members of Youth Executive. Have your say, 1-31 July https://bit.ly/urcMEMBER

Final year student Eilidh Young contemplates waiting in today’s Daily Devotion. https://ow.ly/NS6x50Z8IRf Image: Aron Visuals/Unsplash

Free grants, to the value of £50 or £100, are available to support churches in running holiday clubs. You can put the money towards the costs of resources, snacks, decorations, equipment etc. The choice is yours. For all you need to know, see bit.ly/holclubgrants

Daily round-ups of all the business discussed and decisions made at General Assembly 2026 are available for each day of the meeting. To catch up on the news, see urc.org.uk/news.

“if we take the woman from Samaria as our example, vocation is a more fragile process. One that involves a joyful, and at times disconcerting, sense of vulnerability.”  Adam Scott considers his call in today’s Daily Devotion.   https://ow.ly/RjZm50Z8IPT Image: Jackson Hendry/Unsplash

The Jewish Historical Institute and the Ringelblum Archive (or “Oneg Shabbat”. The fire damaged floor is a trace of the fire started after the destruction of the Great Synagogue in 1943.

Final day in Warsaw. The area of the former ghetto.

Rev. Kevin Snyman of @urc.org.uk concentrating yesterday in the Jewish Cemetery.

Lots to reflect on this morning after meeting with Stanisław Krajewski and Jerzy Sojka of CCJ Poland, beautifully chaired by Helise Lieberman of the Taube Center for Jewish Life and Learning @taubecenter.bsky.social

Highlights from POLIN. #2: the "reconstruction” of Zamenhofa Street.

Highlights from POLIN. #1 The reconstruction of the synagogue of Gwoździec.

Inspiring meeting with Kasia Jankowska of the POLIN Museum learning about the ways the museum works to celebrate Jewish heritage and combat antisemitism in partnership with local residents.

Our guide Magdalena explaining a mausoleum in the Jewish Cemetery in Warsaw.

The memorial to Jewish children murdered in the Holocaust in the Okopowa Street Jewish Cemetery.

A moment of musical worship begins the day in Warsaw.

The matzevah on the Memorialto those Fallen and Murdered in the East, Warsaw. A big topic of discussion for the @ccjdialogue.bsky.social group yesterday and this morning.

Dinner with @ccjdialogue.bsky.social trustee Elliot Steinberg talking with participants about his work for @odihr.pl strengthening democratic institutions, supporting democratic elections, promoting the rule of law, protecting human rights, and building tolerant societies.

Resource booklets arrived safely! Order submitted from London and delivered by DPD to our hotel.

The CCJ Study Trip to Poland, Testimony of the Holocaust, starts today. Supported by @claims-conference.bsky.social and @theajruk.bsky.social we’ll be in Poland from 5-9 July. Follow us here for updates.

12 participants from diverse Christian backgrounds including @churchofengland.org @urc.org.uk @methodist.org.uk @quaker.org.uk @churchinwales.bsky.social and Catholic and Orthodox.

First year ministry student John Sinclair muses on call in today’s Daily Devotion.   https://ow.ly/wqaj50Z8INZ Image: Ant Rozetsky/Unsplash

The URC General Assembly has inducted the Revd Neil Thorogood, as its Moderator 2026-2027. Neil called the role an "honour" and aims to visit many parts of the URC and "discover more of the amazing mosaic of faith and action that is our life together". Learn more, see urc.org.uk/news

The final day of the 2026 General Assembly concluded with the induction of the Revd Neil Thorogood as Moderator. For your round-up of the business discussed and decisions made, please see www.urc.org.uk/news

Final year student Simon Peter’s trusts in God in today’s Daily Devotion.   https://ow.ly/tOUH50Z8INt Image: Frank/Unsplash

Day three of the 2026 General Assembly has concluded. Catch up on the news with our round-up to the business discussed and decisions made. See, urc.org.uk/news.

Join us today as The Revd Andy Braunston delivers our Sunday Service https://ow.ly/7ZiH50Zamto Image: Nathan Cowley/Pexels

First year ministry John Sinclair considers Psalm 132 in today’s Daily Devotion.   https://ow.ly/ywIR50Z8IMJ Image: Memento Media/Unsplash

Day two of the 2026 General Assembly was a full one. For your round-up of the business discussed and decisions made, please see www.urc.org.uk/news

This is a key role with the the Net Zero Task Group (NZTG), providing support, advice and encouragement to the whole of the URC as it moves towards a net zero carbon future. You will bring your experience, drive and perspectives, and be a member of the URC. Details at urc.org.uk/jobs

First year ministry student Ann Sinclair steps through the door in today's Daily Devotion.   https://ow.ly/RfKo50Z8ILH Image: Lan Gao/Unsplash

Day one of the 2026 General Assembly has concluded. For your round-up of the business discussed and decisions made, please see www.urc.org.uk/news

The 2026 General Assembly is taking place from 3-6 July at The Hayes Conference Centre in Swanwick. For full details of items on the agenday, papers and how to access the livestream, see www.urc.org.uk/news for full details.

First year ministry student Caroline Pathak responds to God in today’s Daily Devotion.   https://ow.ly/aIxs50Z8IKT Image: Dev Benjamin/Unsplash

On 24 June, powerful earthquakes struck Venezuela. Entire neighbourhoods have been devastated. Families have lost loved ones, homes and security. Christian Aid's partners in Venezuela are responding right now and they need our support to reach the families hit hardest. https://bit.ly/VENearthquake

The new URC Resources Hub and Helpdesk has arrived! Designed to help with the administrative, legal, and compliance tasks involved in managing employees, volunteers, buildings, events, and more, it frees you to focus on your local mission. See www.urcresourceshub.org.uk

Get to grips with some more big questions about faith and discipleship at the next FaithTalks webinar Thursday 16 July, 7pm Sign up now at https://bit.ly/FTweb

First year ministry student Zeerak Shahbaz lifts his eyes in today’s Daily Devotion.   https://ow.ly/sCjF50Z8IKy  Image: Joshua Earle/Unsplash