In Mersey Synod we’ve been trying to encourage one another to Talk Faith and be more courageous when it comes to responding to current day issues. Please see a letter from Revd Geoff Felton published in the March 2024 issue of Reform, outlining and explaining Mersey Synod’s Talking Faith initiative.

Built in 1976, the Ormskirk Street United Reformed Church has been a part of St Helen’s town centre for almost five decades and has grown to offer much more than religious services. A local newspaper recently highlighted the work the church has done to bring the community together.

Sixteen ministers and the Mersey Synod Children and Youth Development Officer (CYDO) recently gathered at Foxhill House and Gardens to share ministries and support one another. Led by Mission Tutor, Ian Macdonald, "Play in Ministry: What it enables, what it reveals", used LEGO® to promote theory and practice through creativity.

The Mersey does Mercy event on Saturday 11th May 2024 at Hoole URC is a perfect opportunity to renew your engagement with global justice. But what does that mean for churches across Mersey Synod and what will happen at the event to support this?

The United Reformed Church, Christian Aid, other humanitarian agencies and global church leaders have urged the Prime Minister Rishi Sunak MP to call for an end to fighting in Gaza.

Want to make 2024 a ‘greener’ year for your church? Here are 10 New Year eco-resolutions with links to further sources of information

Thomas Risley URC used the theme of Talking Faith to encourage people to take copies of the easy-to-read bibles provided by Synod, leading to huge demand, a successful giveaway and spreading the Good News of Jesus Christ and the Gospel message.

A third week of wonderful Christmas activities connecting our churches to their communities.

Christ Church URC Haydock’s Bible Study Group, Holy Habits, has been putting their studies into action through work with local schools and with the support of the local Amazon depot.

Christmas wishes from Mersey Synod, as Revd Geoff Felton discusses Christmas songs, the Christmas Story of our Saviour, Jesus Christ and words of encouragement and faith.

A second week of wonderful Christmas activities connecting our churches to their communities.

St Columba URC Hunts Cross have been strengthening their community links throughout the year, particularly with a local primary school, which has cumulated in three very exciting Christmas Christingle activities, using a Mersey Synod Mission Fund Grant .

A round up of wonderful Christmas activities connecting our churches to their communities.

Richard Pearce, URC Mersey Green Apostle, offers easy eco Christmas Tips.

A letter to the Prime Minister re COP28 was drawn up in consultation with the Churches Together in the Merseyside Region (CTMR) Social Justice Group. It was prepared by the Liverpool Archdiocesan Social Action Coordinator, Pablo Guidi and agreed by Archbishop Malcolm. This included a signature from The Reverend Geoff Felton, Moderator of the Mersey Synod of the United Reformed Church, who is also a CTMR President.

Following the successful pilgrimage to Iona Abbey in May 2023, we are now booking another trip to stay full board in the Corrymeela Peace and Reconciliation Centre in Ballycastle, Northern Ireland. This is a perfect opportunity to make spiritual memories in a place known for providing safe and creative spaces for groups to engage in transformative work.

On Sunday 24th September, a special service was held at Macclesfield & Bollington URC to mark their move from the North Western Synod to the Mersey Synod.

Revd Dawn Mather’s retirement from her post at the Isle of Man was marked by a special service at St Andrew's URC Douglas led by Revd Geoff Felton, Moderator of the Mersey Synod.

St Andrew's URC in Douglas has been fuelling the crowds of the 2023 Isle of Man TT (Tourist Trophy) with cake, sandwiches and a community welcome from the church.