Wilderness Pilgrimage
For young adults in the Yorkshire Synod (or from further afield), we will be running our first Pilgrimage on Sat 3rd July
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Children, Youth and Families
Little Big Day Out
'Little Big Day Out' is a chance for families and children from your church to have fun and spend time together after so many months of isolation and limits on our lives. We cannot offer a large organised programme due to ongoing Covid restrictions but we can provide some space for fun and 'time out'. We hope you and your families will find it valuable to just be together. Tickets for this event are already at a reduced price but further subsidy is available, so please get in touch to discuss your church or families' circumstance. Tickets are needed for everyone over 90cm tall (however old you are). You can click on the poster below to download a copy. Download a booking form here. Bookings can be made by families or or you can arrange a group to go together. Unaccompanied adults are not allowed into the park but any adults who are taking or helping with children are welcome. Bookings need to be received by Weds 1st Sep. Please contact us if you have any questions. We look forward to seeing you again in September :)
Yorkshire Synod Youth Weekend
Kingswood Activity Centre, Dearne Valleyalso After all the restrictions of the past year we are really pleased to be able to bring you the synod Youth Weekend again 1st - 3rd Oct at Kingswood Activity Centre, Dearne Valley. Last year was particularly hard on young people, so we are glad to be able to offer a residential weekend to socialise, have fun and join in all sorts of activities with friends. There will also be time for young people to try praying and to look at the Bible together in a way that will be completely accessible if you don't have any faith or church experience. The cost of the weekend is only £25 per person. Leaders from URC groups will be welcome to come with any young people from their churches too. Please get in touch if you would like to join us. You can download an information letter and booking form. You can also download the poster below to distribute. Please do get in touch if you have any questions: wilderness@urcyorkshire.org.uk
URC Youth Assembly 2022
Whitemoor LakesYouth Assembly is back for 2022 and celebrating 50 years of the URC. Come and join young people (aged 15-26) from across the URC to 'commemorate the past, celebrate the present and create the future' together. A group will be going from Yorkshire Synod and the synod will pay for you to go if you book before the 11th Nov deadline (after that deadline the synod will pay £115 but you will need to pay the extra £30). We also hope to be able to offer free transport to and from the event. If you want to know more, get in touch, or fill in the booking form here. Watch out for more information and updates here.BOOK NOW!!!! BOOK NOW!!!! Book here
Messy Easter
Online!The Children & Youth Development Workers across the Five Northerly synods have been meeting together with those who lead Messy Church locally. This has provided space for sharing and learning together. These gatherings are open to ALL Messy Churches so if you would like to join (for your first or fifth time) please do come along and invite others too. The next 'Northerly Synods Messy Church gathering' is on 28th February and will focus on Easter. We will be opening the session with the opportunity for you to share, if you wish, something that went really well (or really bad!) for you at your Advent / Christmas Messy Church. However, there is no obligation on you to share anything and, if you do, please keep it succinct - time is really tight. Zoom link below. Contact Megan Tillbrook at wilderness@urcyorkshire.org.uk for the password.
Joined Up Conference 2022
STC Sheffield Nairn Street, SheffieldThe Joined Up conference is officially 'back' for 2022.! Last year we met but it was from behind our computer screens in our own homes so we are really looking forward to gathering the Joined Up family together again next year. Planned, organised and delivered in partnership with our friends at Diocese of Sheffield, Sheffield Methodist Circuit, Christian & Sheffield Schools, and the Methodist Church Yorkshire Plus Region of the Learning Network, the Joined Up Conference is an exciting and engaging day for anyone who ministers with children, young people and families in churches and schools. Whether you are an employed worker, willing volunteer, minister or vicar, or simply someone who is interested in finding out more there will be something on offer for you to take away and use in your own ministry! We will see the return of our keynotes, workshops and famous short stories. The workshops this year include input from Jon Steel (Children and Youth Development Practitioner for the Yorkshire Synod) on how we can use the Bible as a transformational tool in our ministry, and Lorraine Webb (URC Children's & Youth Work Program Officer) on understanding the senses for those with additional needs. We are […]
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FORUM for Youth Returns in 2022
Xscape Yorkshire Colorado Way, Castleford, United KingdomYoung people are the future of the Church (or are they already the Church?) Not disciples-in-training but disciples-in-waiting (or perhaps the other way around? I can never remember)! There are a large number of cliches, like the ones above, about children and young people and the Church. Some we can read and they simply make us smirk or roll our eyes, but others can ignite a more emotive response; a more passionate response. We want to welcome children and young people into all aspects of the life and business and the Yorkshire Synod of the URC. Because we know that young people and children are the most dynamic, richest and most beautiful part of the Church. We are passionate. If you are too, join us on Saturday 19 March at Xscape Yorkshire, Castleford (easily accessible by car and train). Lunch and refreshments are provided. After lunch we will take part in some adventure activities (most likely trampolining and rock climbing). To book please confirm with Megan Tillbrook by texting or ringing 07522 220213 or emailing wilderness@urcyorkshire.org.uk.
Talking about Education
Online!“We'd love to share the good news with children and young people - but there aren't any in my church” Just as Jesus' ministry happened where people were, we sometimes have to leave the comfort of our own environment to meet and reach people with whom we don't normally have contact. For children and young people, that can often mean schools and colleges. In this session you will have the opportunity to hear from two youth and community work practitioners with experience of youth work in education settings: Ruth Watson is a URC Minister. She currently exercises a Special Category Ministry MediaCityUK Church and Community Hub in Salford Quays. This is a partnership between Oasis and the URC. Her role is to build a church community in the Hub serving both the Academy and the local communities of Ordsall/Langworthy estates and MediaCity. Ruth is involved with the Academy through chaplaincy and mentoring and occasional RE lessons; and with the community through PlaySpace; Talk English Café and sometimes with Youth Club and building up Holy Hub a Thursday evening Church Group. Nigel Robertsis the Further Education Chaplaincy Ambassador in the West Midlands area as part of the work of the West […]
Mental Health and Christianity Conference
Wesley Hall, CrookesURC Yorkshire Synod is delighted to be supporting a new venture in Yorkshire on wellbeing and faith through the MENTAL HEALTH AND CHRISTIANITY CONFERENCE. The conference brings together organisations and church bodies to maintain and nurture the obvious link between Mental Health and Christianity. And how our faith impacts our mental health, and vice versa. A first of its kind. We're so excited to see this event come to life in May 2022! It will be a day full of reflection, inspiration and networking. This event is bringing together three Christian denominations as well as other consulting agencies. There'll be workshops, with a keynote speech by Dr Tasia Scrutton. For just £12 you will receive lunch and refreshments, a full day of input and reflection, and maybe even some goodies at the end! The event will take place at Wesley Hall, Crookes, Sheffield, S10 1UD. But as part of our commitment on inclusivity and reaching as many as we can, as well as our commitment to reducing our carbon footprint, we will be livestreaming parts of the day too! Tickets are available for £12 if attending in-person (including lunch and refreshments), livestreaming tickets are free but we welcome donations for […]