This is a brief introduction to the United Reformed Church that tells you about our beliefs, history and structure.
We’re delighted that you’re interested in finding out a bit more about the United Reformed Church – the URC. This church has helped our commitment to Jesus Christ to grow, and we believe it can do the same for you. Here you’ll find out a bit more about the URC.
The URC is a family of Christians who meet in local churches across England, Scotland and Wales, part of the worldwide family of Reformed Churches, a group of more than 70 million Christians.
The URC has around 42,000 members in about 1,200 congregations with more than 600 ministers. More than 48,400 people worship in our churches each week, and many more take part in the weekday activities of the churches.
You are welcome here
We are proud to be an intercultural Church, where people with varied ethnic and cultural roots meet, worship, discuss and learn from one another.
We were pioneers in ordaining women – the first female minster was ordained more than 100 years ago in 1917.
The current minister for Northgate URC, Reverend Nadene Snyman, carries on this tradition.
Most jobs and roles in the URC, whether voluntary or paid, are open to all.