Commitment for Life
Life-giving Faith | Defiant Hope | Generous Love
What is Commitment for Life?
Commitment for Life is the URC’s world justice programme. Our goal is to enable you, the local congregation, to make global justice a core foundation of your mission. We offer resources to facilitate prayer, advocacy, and effective action for the most vulnerable people in the world.
What happens when your church joins?
You choose which region to support and receive updates and resources about it. The three regions are:
- Bangladesh
- Israel and the occupied Palestinian territory
- Zimbabwe
Each church appoints a Commitment for Life link person. Through your link person, your church receives Moving Stories six times a year together with three mailings a year.
What next?
On this page you will find more information and resources. If you are interested in the programme, or want to know more, we would love to hear from you. Email us at: [email protected]
In response to a General Assembly Resolution, the URC has launched an appeal in support of Ukrainian refugees and Internally Displaced Persons located to the west of Ukraine in Transcarpathia. Find out more or Donate Now
Commitment for Life regions
Bangladesh
Find out why Bangladesh is one of Commitment for Life’s three regions and download resources including posters, country updates and stories
Israel and the occupied Palestinian territory
Find out why Israel and the occupied Palestinian territory is one of Commitment for Life’s three regions and download resources including posters, country updates and stories
Zimbabwe
Find out why Zimbabwe is one of Commitment for Life’s three regions and download resources including posters, country updates and stories
More about Commitment for Life
Services of worship
Resources, information and ideas to help you prepare and deliver Commitment for Life services of worship.
Economic Justice
More information on this new focus of the Commitment for Life justice programme will be coming soon.
Become a Fairtrade church
We work with the Fairtrade Foundation to encourage our churches to become Fairtrade churches.
More information and resources
Order or download resources
Order resources for your congregation, including posters, collection envelopes and boxes, and download our magazine, leaflet and prayers
Commitment for Life videos
Watch our Commitment for Life video and find out more about how the project helps communities
Commitment for Life grants
Grants of up to £1,000 are available to churches or organisations supporting projects that cover the issues of global justice, climate change, gender equality, economic and social justice
Commitment for Life is in partnership with...
Christian Aid
Christian Aid exists to create a world where everyone can live a full life, free from poverty.
Global Justice Now
Global Justice Now is part of a global movement to create a more just and equal world.
Faith Will – Christian Aid
If you are thinking of leaving a gift in your will to Christian Aid, then please check this.
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