by megancyp | Thu 13th Oct 2022 | Children and Youth, Latest News
Are you ready for Christmas? How often does someone ask that? Being ready means different things to different people. Being ready can feel like a huge ‘to do’ list. It might feel impossible in these challenging times. This Advent pack is a gift from your local United...
by Synod Clerk | Wed 12th Oct 2022 | Good News Stories, Latest News, Mission News, Uncategorized
On Saturday 8 October a good number of folk gathered at Norristhorpe URC for a Concert to celebrate the 50th Anniversary of the United Reformed Church. There was a varied and interesting program, mainly made up of local talent with singers; musical items, a drama,...
by Synod Clerk | Tue 11th Oct 2022 | Children and Youth, Latest News, Mission News
Update: Read the local newspaper report here Members of the Brackenhall (Huddersfield) community are coming together on Sunday 9 October to discuss knife crime in the area. This is following recent incidents in the area. It will take place outside the Star Express,...
by moderatorpa | Thu 6th Oct 2022 | Good News Stories, Latest News
Here is the latest Yorkshire Synod news briefing. News Briefing – 6th October (word document) News Briefing – 6th October (pdf) Just a reminder that all of the information in the briefing is being distributed by our weekly mailing. Scroll down to the...
by megancyp | Thu 6th Oct 2022 | Children and Youth, Good News Stories, Latest News
On Saturday 17th September, 450 people gathered at Lightwater Valley for the URC Yorkshire Synod BIG Day Out! The BIG Day Out takes place biennially and is an opportunity for all ages to come together from across the synod for friendship, fellowship and fun. At 5pm,...
by moderatorpa | Wed 5th Oct 2022 | Good News Stories, Latest News, Uncategorized
“On Sunday 2nd October, the congregation watched as some of our young people planted a tree in the church grounds”, reported Church Secretary, Janet Virr, of Heckmondwike URC. She went on to say, “This was a special event tinged with poignancy as it...