by Synod Clerk | Tue 12th Jul 2022 | Good News Stories, Latest News, Uncategorized
It was announced at URC General Assembly that St Andrew’s Church, Skipton had won one of the three Community Project Awards, sponsored by Congregational Insurance,for its Wellbeing Café which offers support to people with mental health conditions and was set up after...
by moderatorpa | Tue 21st Jun 2022 | Good News Stories, Latest News, Uncategorized
On Saturday 18th June, it was Otley Carnival Day and after a two year absence (as a result of the pandemic) the Bridge Church, Otley’s famous ‘Teas on the Lawn’ were back with a bang! Church members served refreshments and light lunches for those gathering...
by Mission Advocate | Fri 17th Jun 2022 | Latest News, Mission Blogs, Mission News, Uncategorized
Have you heard the phrases ‘Fresh Expression of Church’ or ‘Pioneer Mission’ and wondered what they meant? Have you ever wondered how church could be different to how it usually is? Or have you thought ‘The people I know just...
by moderatorpa | Thu 16th Jun 2022 | Latest News, Uncategorized
If you have visited Northumberland you may have crossed the causeway to the beautiful island of Lindisfarne or Holy Island as it is often called. The St Cuthbert’s Centre belongs to the United Reformed Church and is set in the heart of the village and open for...
by moderatorpa | Tue 31st May 2022 | Good News Stories, Latest News, Uncategorized
On Saturday 7th May 2022, a Service of Inauguration of Leeds Partnership and Induction led by the Yorkshire Synod Moderator, Revd Jamie Kissack took place. The service represented a real coming together of the 8 churches in the Partnership, with input from each....
by moderatorpa | Wed 25th May 2022 | Good News Stories, Latest News, Uncategorized
The Bridge Church (URC) in Otley was celebrating as two of their members were made Honorary Citizens of Otley at the recent annual meeting of Otley Town Council. Shirley Vincent and Iain Paterson were acknowledged for their outstanding community work, Shirley for her...