“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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Useful Links + Documents
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
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…
Junction 25
Lydia Raddings, has written this article on a recent Ecumenical Gathering she attended – Junction 25. Lydia is a member of Beeston Hill United Church, a committed member of the URC Youth and a new member of Yorkshire’s Children and Young People’s Committee…… “Over the weekend of the 31st of January to the 2nd of February, myself and a couple of other young adults from the URC attended an Ecumenical gathering of young adults near…
Yorkshire Synod Youth Forum 2025
The Yorkshire Synod Forum for Youth is back this year! With not 1 or 2, but 3 dates in the diary, we are inviting you to join us on this adventure to bring change to our synod and our churches. We want to listen to what young people have to say. We want to learn about what life is like for young people. We want to know how your faith impacts your daily life. We…
A Sabbath Gathering for Young Adults
On Sunday 18th February all young adults are invited to come together for a time of scripture study, prayer and friendship. We will meet at 200 Degrees Coffee Shop on Bond Street in Leeds in their private meeting room. For some time now, the young adults across the Yorkshire Synod have been meeting each month, in different locations, to share and to be together. All of those who gather are either not regularly attending a…
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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.