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Withernsea URC – A small church doing great things!

Debra Milnes, the Church Secretary at Withernsea URC contacted us recently with a report of what they are doing in their community. Withernsea is a small place right on the edge of Yorkshire Synod and its great to share their news of how a small church can have a big...

News Briefing No. 167 – 29th January 2026

Welcome to the latest edition of the Yorkshire Synod news briefing of 2026. Click either of the links to read what's happening in and around our Synod and beyond. The News Briefing - Word doc The News Briefing - Pdf doc Cover Image - Pixabay

World Day of Prayer

World Day of Prayer - "I will give you rest, come" Friday 6th March This year material is prepared by Christian women from Nigeria. Westfield URC, Wyke and Moldgreen URC, Huddersfield are both hosting services this year. Look out for a service near you, or let us know...

Lay Preachers’ and Worship Leaders’ Weekend Conference

"Choosing and Using the Psalms in Worship" Friday 17th - Sunday 19th July 2026 at Wydale Hall, Brompton by Sawdon, Scarborough We are very pleased that Dr Alison Gray of Westminster College will be our main speaker at this conference See flier for details...

News Briefing No. 166 – 15th January 2026

Welcome to the first edition of the Yorkshire Synod news briefing of 2026. Click either of the links to read what's happening in and around our Synod and beyond. The News Briefing - Word doc The News Briefing - Pdf doc Cover Image - Pixabay

Christmas Message from the Moderator

Dear Friends As I have been travelling around the Synod this Advent, I have been reflecting on the theme of ‘Pioneering’.  This is, in part, because it is a ’hot topic’ within the United Reformed Church, especially in the light of the Church Life Review, and its...

Synod Team meet for Christmas lunch

On Tuesday 16th December, the Synod Team met up together and took a couple of hours out of their busy schedules for their annual Christmas lunch. The restaurant, Kasa Rosa, is only a short walk away from the office, so very easy to get there (and back) and the food is...

Christmas preparations at Norristhorpe URC

One of our SPACE (Spen and Calder Enterprise) churches has had a busy time getting ready for Christmas Celebration this month. Church Secretary, Janet McDonald writes to tell us that “The Hills of Norristhorpe were alive with Christmas music on Saturday 6th December...

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Christmas Message from the Moderator

Christmas Message from the Moderator

Dear Friends As I have been travelling around the Synod this Advent, I have been reflecting on the theme of ‘Pioneering’.  This is, in part, because it is a ’hot topic’ within the United Reformed Church, especially in the light of the Church Life Review, and its...

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Synod Team meet for Christmas lunch

Synod Team meet for Christmas lunch

On Tuesday 16th December, the Synod Team met up together and took a couple of hours out of their busy schedules for their annual Christmas lunch. The restaurant, Kasa Rosa, is only a short walk away from the office, so very easy to get there (and back) and the food is...

read more

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