Our Community Connections
This page brings together the websites of organisations and groups with whom Purley United Reformed Church has strong links. Each plays an important part in the life of our church and local community, whether through partnership, shared activities, or regular use of our buildings. We are pleased to highlight their work and the connections we share.
United Reformed Church
The URC is a family of Christians who meet in local churches across England, Scotland and Wales, part of the worldwide family of Reformed Churches, a group of more than 70 million Christians.
The URC has around 42,000 members in about 1,200 congregations with more than 600 ministers. More than 48,400 people worship in our churches each week, and many more take part in the weekday activities of the churches.
Christian Aid and PURC
Purley United Reformed Church works closely with Christian Aid, especially during Christian Aid Week when we come together to fundraise and raise awareness. We also support Christian Aid’s appeals across the year as part of our commitment to global justice and compassion.
Purley Food Hub
Purley Food Hub is an emergency food bank run by Purley & Kenley Churches Together. Based at Purley United Reformed Church, it provides food and essential items to local people in crisis through referrals from agencies across Croydon. The Food Hub is supported by volunteers and donations from churches, schools, businesses and the wider community.
Shuttles Junior Badminton Club
‘Shuttles’ Junior Badminton Club is based at Purley United Reformed Church and has enjoyed a long and positive relationship with the church community. The club provides coaching and badminton sessions for children and young people of all abilities, offering a friendly and supportive environment in which to learn and develop new skills. Shuttles has strong ties with PURC, sharing our commitment to providing opportunities for young people and supporting families in the local area.