United Reformed Church

Sue Cossey delights in the Law in today’s Daily Devotion.

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Andrew Bodsworth finds light in a gloomy passage in today’s Daily Devotion.

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Fully funded church and pioneer based internships, plus undergraduate qualifications in Community Work, and Children, Youth and Families - just some of the options available to 18-25-year-olds at Luther King Theological College in Manchester. Check out what will work for you at www.luther.ac.uk

Today is the 2026 World Day of Prayer. This year, the women of Nigeria focus on our need for peace and solace. World Day of Prayer is a women-led, global, ecumenical movement. Information and resources, including details of services in your area, at wwdp.org.uk

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“A tutor at college once said that one wonder of Scripture is how, like a communion loaf, it breaks open differently every time.” Peter Clark breaks open the Word for us in today’s Daily Devotion.

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Interested in theological education? Try an Open Day at Luther King Theological College, 17 March or 28 April. They are free, open to anybody, and the perfect opportunity to explore Luther King's learning community. Book at https://bit.ly/LK17march (17 March) or https://bit.ly/LK28april (28 April).

Tony Jeans explored ideas of diaspora and home in today’s Daily Devotion written before he died.

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The Bill Snelson Fund gives young Christian the opportunity to experience ecumenism abroad - study, pilgrimage, volunteering or any activity that promote church unity. There is £6,000 available each year. Information, a video, and application form at cte.org.uk/snelsonfund
Apply by: 31 March 2026

John Cornell ponders killing prophets in today’s Daily Devotion.
 
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Thinking about Mothering Sunday? It isn't always easy. Tightly constrained emotions are liable to be ambushed and exposed. The Methodist Church has a range of helpful worship resources, including for those who experience loss on this day. Sunday, 15 March - plan ahead at https://bit.ly/Moth3rSun

“Woe to you, committees and councils, hypocrites! You write vision statements and mission plans, but fear change more than you fear injustice!" Andy Braunston muses on hypocrisy in today's Daily Devotion.
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1T4 (1 Timothy 4) – a weekend for 11-14s with a connection to the URC at Whitemoor Lakes near Lichfield. Saturday 2 – Monday 4 May 2026
Outdoor activities, discussion, games, worship. More information from children.youth@urc.org.uk
Book now at www.linktr.ee/1T4event

Worship notes for 8th March, Lent 3: the Revd Lisa Moore Wilson has prepared the prayers and hymn choices and the Revd Andy Braunston has written the exegetical notes.

Worship Notes is a free resource for anyone who leads and plans worship. To download for free, see bit.ly/URCworshipnotes

A rare opportunity from the Children's Ministry Network. Join URC members and others to explore this important subject. FREE. Sign up at https://ow.ly/Qbtc50YhF0p

Leo Roberts shows his self-awareness as he contemplates some of Jesus’ harder words in today’s Daily Devotion.

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Join us today as The Revd Andy Braunston delivers our Sunday Service.

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“Psalm 119 was David’s extraordinary prayer, written as poetry, so he would have used extravagant language to express how passionately he was feeling.” Jo Patel continues our musings on Psalm 119 in today’s Daily Devotion.
 
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1T4 (1 Timothy 4) – a weekend for 11-14s with a connection to the URC at Whitemoor Lakes near Lichfield. Saturday 2 – Monday 4 May 2026
Outdoor activities, discussion, games, worship. More information from children.youth@urc.org.uk
Book now at www.linktr.ee/1T4event

John Collings thinks about Jesus’ condemnation of the pharisees in today’s Daily Devotion.
 
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Four months after Hurricane Melissa, a URC delegation has travelled to Jamaica to see the impact firsthand, stand alongside affected communities and strengthen church partnerships. Learn more about the trip from the Revd Dr Kevin Snyman, https://ow.ly/EMve50YmX10

Thinking about Mothering Sunday? It isn't always easy. Tightly constrained emotions are liable to be ambushed and exposed. The Methodist Church has a range of helpful worship resources, including for those who experience loss on this day. Sunday, 15 March - plan ahead at https://bit.ly/Moth3rSun

Fraser Macnaughton muses on a conversation between Jesus and some pharisees in today’s Daily Devotion.

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Take part in a global survey for an international youth and children's ministry charity. Tell InCommon ministries about needs/challenges for young people's ministries in your setting so that they can design resources and tools to help churches. Deadline: end of February https://bit.ly/InCom5rvey

Charter for Children and Young People in the Church
ONLINE LAUNCH
Monday 23 March, 12-1pm online.
Informed by research, and equipped by resources, tools and training collectively pooled by Children and Young People organisations. Register at https://bit.ly/CYPcharter

Ruth Watson considers the greatest commandments in today’s Daily Devotion.


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Passionate about peace and justice?
Want to explore how politics, faith and policy intersect?
A Joint Public Issues Team internship could be for you.
Talk to a JPIT intern at jpit.uk/internship or email hello@jpit.uk

Thinking about Mothering Sunday? It isn't always easy. Tightly constrained emotions are liable to be ambushed and exposed. The Methodist Church has a range of helpful worship resources, including for those who experience loss on this day. Sunday, 15 March - plan ahead at https://bit.ly/Moth3rSun

Jo Clare-Young sides with Jesus as he deals with silly questions in today’s Daily Devotion.


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Take part in a global survey for an international youth and children's ministry charity. Tell InCommon ministries about needs/challenges for young people's ministries in your setting so that they can design resources and tools to help churches. Deadline: end of February https://bit.ly/InCom5rvey

Worship notes for 1 March, Lent 2, have been prepared by the Revd Andy Braunston. Worship Notes is a free resource for anyone who leads and plans worship. We offer prayers for Sunday Services, thoughts on the readings, and hymn suggestions. Download Worship Notes for free here bit.ly/URCworshipnotes