When the congregation at URC Hoole in Chester gathered to discuss how best to heat their busy community spaces, the conversation turned to sustainability, practicality, and cost. Their main hall, a hub for post‑service tea and coffee and a welcoming venue for local groups, was in need of a solution that balanced comfort with responsibility.

Bringing together people from across the Synod, the Mersey does Mercy event took place at Hoole URC on Saturday 11th May. Church members found out more about supporting global justice and what that might look like in our local churches.

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?