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The United Reformed Church   Formed in 1972 from the union of the majority of Congregational and Presbyterian churches, with ecumenical dreams of a wider unity that subsequently has not materialised. Some now feel free enough to believe that the URC is called to be a beacon of inclusive and progressive Christianity in a world of churches diminished by internal politics, dissent and scandal.

Progressive Christian Network Britain Supporting and promoting open Christian understanding.

The Centre for Radical Christianity   Based at St Mark's Church in Sheffield.

Tony Compton's website Tony is an electronics designer (retired) and church organist. His interesting site includes a
useful selection of downloadable church posters free of charge and refreshingly free of pious clichés.

Permission to Speak "A ministry for inclusive and progressive Christianity", this site is mastered by John Churcher,
Chair of PCN Britain.

Westar Institute An advocate for literacy in Bible and Religion; and home of the Jesus Seminar.

Radical Faith Exploring fundamentals of faith in a changed world.

Modern Churchpeople's Union A leading liberal forum in the Anglican Communion.

Affirming Catholicism Scripture, Reason and Catholic Tradition in the modern world.

Lesbian & Gay Christian Movement Promoting and praying for an inclusive church.

Congress of World Faiths Developing understanding among people of different faiths.

The Ashram Community A radical Christian community with branches around the UK.

The URC Retreat Group seeks to draw together and nurture people in the United Reformed Church of Great Britain who are interested in silent or contemplative prayer, retreats, quiet days and spiritual direction. It is part of the Retreat Association and encourages people’s explorations both in Reformed and ecumenical contexts.