The URC
Rev John Marsh
Moderator of General Assembly 2008/2010
The United Reformed Church was born on 5th October 1972, with the uniting of the Presbyterian and Congregational churches of England, two of the main strands of reform reaching back to Luther and Calvin.
Both churches arose out of the Reform started by Martin Luther, a monk and theology Don at Wittenburg University, when he nailed his Theses ( List of complaints) to the door of Wittenborg Cathedral.
The Churches of Christ joined the Union in 1981, followed by the
Congregational Church of Scotland in April 2000.
The URC therefore stands in the Reformed tradition of Christian faith, and believes in one God who is Father, Son and Holy Spirit.
The United Reformed Church finds the supreme authority for faith, and conducted by the guidanceof the Spirit in the Word of God in the Bible.
It looks to be continually renewed and reformed, so as to fulfil its mission of witness and service in the name of Jesus Christ.
The Church practices either infant or believers baptism and celebrates the Lord's supper.
The URC also recognises the ministry of all Gods people:-
i.e.
All the members serving in the world and through the church, in particular ministers of Word and Sacrement, Elders, Lay Preachers,
Church Related Community Workers, and workers from partner churches.
