“In the Yorkshire Synod we want to be churches where every child and young person has the opportunity to experience the love of Jesus.”
Our vision and values
Which of these values strikes a chord with you? Click on or hover over any of the icons to find out more about our vision and values
Everyday Church
Valued Equally
Safe and Welcome
We Go Out
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
Fantastic Internship Opportunity
Are you passionate about communicating with young people and young adults? URC Youth is an organisation for all young people aged 11- 25 with a connection to the United Reformed […]
Young Adults Retreat
All young adults (18-30ish!) are welcome to the next Wilderness Young Adults retreat! This exciting opportunity is taking place, this year, from 9th-11th June at The Peak Centre in Edale. […]
Did you know…?
The Yorkshire Synod has been pioneering a project with 18-25s for the past couple of years, having called a minister, the Revd. Samantha Sheehan, to this project, alongside a role […]
Young Adults Coffee Dates coming up!
Wilderness Young Adults, Yorkshire Synod’s own provision for those aged 18-30(ish!), will be hosting several coffee meet-ups in cities around the synod! They do what it says on the tin, […]
Locally Recognised Children’s and Youth Leader launches!
Applications are now open for Yorkshire Synod’s pioneering ‘Locally Recognised Children’s and Youth Leaders’ (LRCYLs) The scheme, developed in collaboration between the Children’s and Youtth, and Ministries Committees. Recognises both […]
Upcoming events
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.