“In the Yorkshire Synod we want to be churches where every child and young person has the opportunity to experience the love of Jesus.”
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Find out more about the Children + Youth Friendly Church Award here.
Do you volunteer or work with Children and Young People? Know someone that does? The Locally Recognised Children and Youth Leader could be for you! Click here to find out more!
If you are 12 or under and linked to the United Reformed Church in any way, then you are already part of URC Children! Find out what it can offer here.
Nominate a young person for the Lundie Memorial Award and win £100 for your church. Click here to find out more.
Latest news from the team
Children and Youth Workers enjoy a well-earned retreat
At the end of September, a group of people from across Yorkshire Synod who minister to children and young people in our churches, enjoyed a retreat at The Art House in Wakefield, led by Jon Steel. Megan Tillbrook and Tony Harris, collaborated the retreat and here is Megan’s reflection of the day: “A group of those who minister with children and young people in gathered for a time of prayer and friendship, a brief pause…
WANTED: “Billy the Pug’s” Owner
We are pleased to announce that “Billy the Pug” is the winner of our URC Children’s Yorkshire Synod Mascot Competition! Billy will make his debut at the Synod Meeting on 11th October at St Andrew’s Roundhay. However, he would really like his owner and creator to be with him if at all possible, as he arrived at the office without details of where he had come from. Can you help? Do you know who they…
URC Children’s Mascot Design Competition
Are you a budding artist? Creative? Or do you just enjoy drawing? Get your design made into a real mascot! The mascot will then travel around Yorkshire, visiting churches, becoming a mega star and an important member of the Wilderness Hub team. Submission Guidelines Submit your design on either a JPEG or PNG document or a hand sketched design The deadline date is Friday 20 June. Send your designs to the team at: wilderness@urcyorkshire.org.uk See…
Youth Forum discuss ‘How to be a Rebellious Church again.’
On Saturday 29th March a small group of young people from across the synod gathered to talk together about issues of faith, justice and inclusion. The day started with fun and games and then into the first session discussions. We were reminded of the rebellious nature of the United Reformed Church and challenged the group to consider what a rebellious church would look like today. The group shared those who inspired them in their own…
The Youth Leaders Gathering 2025: My Reflections
This was my first Youth Leaders Gathering, and I’ll be honest I expected a weekend of being talked at and having to make reems of notes to try and remember what was said. However, I was more than pleasantly surprised that this was not the case… We gathered on Friday evening at Highgate House in Northampton; a beautiful venue in sunny March with a group of likeminded people. We were led by 2 of the national…
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Every child and Young Person has the right to be safe
CEOP helps any child or young person under the age of 18 who is being pressured, forced or tricked into taking part in sexual activity of any kind, either online or in ‘the real world’, or both. The CEOP Safety Centre has clear information and advice on what can be reported to CEOP, the reporting process and what will happen if you do decide to make a report.
If you are worried or feel unsafe for yourself or someone you know, visit the CEOP Safety Centre by clicking the ‘Click CEOP’ button below.
If you are experiencing online bullying or something else online has worried you, please speak to an adult you trust.
You can also contact Childline free and confidentially, on the phone or online, any time on 0800 1111 or at Childline.
If you are looking for information or help about your feelings or mental health try Young Minds.