This post provides authoritative leadership for the governance, administration and effective operation of the Synod, ensuring that its decision-making, committees and wider relationships are well managed, compliant and strategically supported. Deadline Monday 10 August. Details at urc.org.uk/jobs

Places to Meet. Join the 75 others who have already registered for A Church with People at the Margins Webinar #3 on on Monday 10 August, 7-8pm. You don't have to have joined previous webinars. To learn about the series, see urc.org.uk/webinar-series and pre-register to receive joining details.

David Cornick considers beauty in Reformed spirituality in today’s Daily Devotion. https://ow.ly/xAYt50Z8SGj Image: Zach Camp/Unsplash

The URC Southern Synod's new Clerk, the Revd Dr Elaine Colechin, leads a Theology of Worship Group session. She asks, "What difference does the sacrament make?" Thursday 13 August, 7.30pm on Zoom. Register with John Burgess by 7 August: john@spiritualseekers.co.uk

Today, exam results have come out for Higher and Nat 5 students in Scotland. We pray for students and their families - those who are celebrating, those who are disappointed. May they experience love and support as they work out the next stages for their lives and work. Image: Yan Kaukau | Pexels

David Cornick lets God be God in today’s Daily Devotion. https://ow.ly/jwW450Z8SF6   Image: Tomáš Galbavý/Unsplash

Overseeing implementation of the URC's safeguarding policies and the strategic management of safeguarding across the denomination. Must be a member of the URC. Terms, conditions and role information at urc.org.uk/jobs

It's free to be Reformed! Allow us to send you a free copy, or some free copies for your church or community. Issue 5/2026 is now out, covering everything from AI and Bibles to prayer, same-sex marriage and our new Resource Hub. Go on... you know you want to! https://urc.org.uk/reformed-magazine/

David Cornick explores Reformed ecological spirituality in today’s Daily Devotion. https://ow.ly/1A5Q50Z8SBF Image: Ryan Hutton/Unsplash

Join us today as The Revd Andy Braunston delivers our Sunday Service https://ow.ly/823u50ZocXj Image: Joss Broward/unsplash

Sam Goodman explores Psalm 136 in today’s Daily Devotion.    https://ow.ly/PPAL50Z8SAg Image: Explore with Joshua/Unsplash

A Prayer for Those Awaiting Exam Results During August, exam results will be released across the UK. They will bring both profound joy and disappointment. The URC offers this prayer for all awaiting results https://bit.ly/resultsprayer Image: Ketut Subiyanto | Pexels

David Cornick explores aniconic Reformed spirituality in today’s Daily Devotion. https://ow.ly/k4kL50Z8Sy9   Image: Marcin Szmigiel/Unsplash

David Cornick continues our exploration of Reformed Spirituality in today’s Daily Devotion.   https://ow.ly/Sy5b50Z8MFl Image: d c/Unsplash

David Cornick muses on mystery in today’s Daily Devotion.   https://ow.ly/MhFO50Z8MCC Image: Stephan Widua/Unsplash

David Cornick explores Communion in today’s Daily Devotion.   https://ow.ly/eL1v50Z8MBf Image: Debby Hudson/Unsplash

“The great Swiss Reformed theologian Karl Barth once said that only as we give thanks to God do we express our true being.” David Cornick urges us to give thanks more regularly in today’s Daily Devotion.   https://ow.ly/sscs50Z8MxS Image: Daniel Peters/Unsplash

A week in Taizé 9-16 August? Last-minute spaces still available for young adults. Experience daily prayers, communal meals, and workshops that encourage unity and spiritual growth. Interested? Email Tom at cydo@urcsouthern.org.uk or Ruth at mkcommunityministry@gmail.com. Deadline: Wednesday 29 July

David Cornick starts a two week series looking at Reformed Spirituality in today’s Daily Devotion.   https://ow.ly/fQRa50Z8LPH Image: Z/Unsplash

Join us today as The Revd Dr Seoyoung Kim delivers our Sunday Service https://ow.ly/YxtI50ZamxE Image: Siddharth Sharma/Pexels

Daphne Preece explores Psalm 135 in today’s Daily Devotion.   https://ow.ly/rcbf50Z8MMm Image: Jasmin Ne/Unsplash

Paul Holmes concludes our compassionate communities series in today’s Daily Devotion.   https://ow.ly/l7Tg50Z8MMS Image: Pourya Gohari/Unsplash

A week in Taizé 9-16 August? Last-minute spaces still available for young adults. Experience daily prayers, communal meals, and workshops that encourage unity and spiritual growth. Interested? Email Tom at cydo@urcsouthern.org.uk or Ruth at mkcommunityministry@gmail.com. Deadline: Wednesday 29 July

“How many of our churches could be stronger if they worked in partnership with other agencies in their communities?” Paul Holmes wonders in today’s Daily Devotion.   https://ow.ly/uluo50Z8Ly1 Image: Shane Rounce/Unsplash

Simon Betteridge continues our series on compassionate communities in today’s Daily Devotion.   https://ow.ly/ht2h50Z8Lxa Image: Brooke Cagle/Unsplash

Want to be free to focus more on local mission? Then visit the URC Resources Hub and Helpdesk designed to help with the administrative, legal, and compliance tasks involved in managing employees, volunteers, buildings, events and more. See www.urcresourceshub.org.uk

Paul Holmes continues to consider compassionate communities in today’s Dail Devotion.     https://ow.ly/7e2I50Z8LvE Image: Anne Nygård/Unsplash

Paul Holmes continues our series looking at compassionate communities.   https://ow.ly/3ml050Z8Luh Image: Priscilla Du Preez 🇨🇦/Unsplash

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

Simon Betteridge starts a new Devotion series, along with Paul Holmes, on compassionate communities.   https://ow.ly/psut50Z8Ltr Image: Denny Müller/Unsplash