BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//URC Yorkshire Synod - ECPv6.15.20//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:URC Yorkshire Synod X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://urcyorkshire.org.uk X-WR-CALDESC:Events for URC Yorkshire Synod REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:Europe/London BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:BST DTSTART:20200329T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:GMT DTSTART:20201025T010000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:BST DTSTART:20210328T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:GMT DTSTART:20211031T010000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:BST DTSTART:20220327T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:GMT DTSTART:20221030T010000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:BST DTSTART:20230326T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:GMT DTSTART:20231029T010000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20220608T080000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20220608T170000 DTSTAMP:20260418T043700 CREATED:20220608T130231Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220608T130231Z UID:11159-1654675200-1654707600@urcyorkshire.org.uk SUMMARY:Youth Residential for Young People DESCRIPTION:This event is the synod’s annual youth residential for young people aged 11 – 16 years and this year we will be gathering at Peak Venture (a Kingswood centre in Sheffield) from Friday 30 September – Sunday 2nd October. \nAt Peak Venture we will be pushing our limits and having a go at some exciting outdoor activities\, filling our bellies full of delicious food (and tuck) and we will even be doing some evening activities. Alongside this there will be opportunities to get to know young people from across the synod\, build friendships\, pray and share together. \nFor more information please contact Megan Tillbrook 07522 220213 / megancyp@urcyorkshire.org.uk\nTo book complete the following form: https://forms.gle/xPzXm6AzdmuKMzSN7 \n  \n  URL:https://urcyorkshire.org.uk/event/youth-residential-for-young-people/ LOCATION:Peak Venture\, Huddersfield Road\, Sheffield\, S36 7GF\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Children, Youth and Families ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://urcyorkshire.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/URC-Youth-Residential-2022-social-media-square.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20220514T093000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20220514T153000 DTSTAMP:20260418T043700 CREATED:20220322T164749Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220322T164836Z UID:10395-1652520600-1652542200@urcyorkshire.org.uk SUMMARY:Mental Health and Christianity Conference DESCRIPTION:URC Yorkshire Synod is delighted to be supporting a new venture in Yorkshire on wellbeing and faith through the MENTAL HEALTH AND CHRISTIANITY CONFERENCE. \nThe 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. \nA 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! \nThe 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 helping to continue facilitating this element. Concession tickets for Under-18s and the unemployed are £5. If there is going to be a financial constraint on you coming to the conference (concession or otherwise)\, please email pontestraining@gmail.com \nTickets are available here. URL:https://urcyorkshire.org.uk/event/mental-health-and-christianity-conference/ LOCATION:Wesley Hall\, Crookes CATEGORIES:Children, Youth and Families,Synod Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://urcyorkshire.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/MHCC-21-Facebook-Cover.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20220324T190000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20220324T200000 DTSTAMP:20260418T043700 CREATED:20220320T191010Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220320T191010Z UID:10371-1648148400-1648152000@urcyorkshire.org.uk SUMMARY:Talking about Education DESCRIPTION:“We’d love to share the good news with children and young people – but there aren’t any in my church” \nJust 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. \nFor 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: \nRuth 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. \nNigel Robertsis the Further Education Chaplaincy Ambassador in the West Midlands area as part of the work of the West Midlands Churches Further Education Council. Nigel has a wealth knowledge and experience in FE Chaplaincy and a passion to help church communities engage with and support those within the FE community in the West Midlands and beyond. In 2022 Nigel has launched FE Sunday – being held for the first time ever on Sunday 15 May 2022 – as an opportunity to pray for your local colleges and for the Further Education sector\, and to consider how your church could love and serve your local college. More details and resources will become available soon… \nBook your FREE ticket at https://bit.ly/3HPL3cV and share your experiences\, joys and frustrations as we talk about engaging with the education sector URL:https://urcyorkshire.org.uk/event/talking-about-education/ LOCATION:Online! CATEGORIES:Children, Youth and Families END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20220319T103000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20220319T170000 DTSTAMP:20260418T043700 CREATED:20220107T115123Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220107T115123Z UID:9271-1647685800-1647709200@urcyorkshire.org.uk SUMMARY:FORUM for Youth Returns in 2022 DESCRIPTION:Young people are the future of the Church (or are they already the Church?)\nNot disciples-in-training but disciples-in-waiting (or perhaps the other way around? I can never remember)! \nThere 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. \nWe 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. \nWe are passionate. \nIf 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). \nTo book please confirm with Megan Tillbrook by texting or ringing 07522 220213 or emailing wilderness@urcyorkshire.org.uk. URL:https://urcyorkshire.org.uk/event/forum-for-youth-returns-in-2022/ LOCATION:Xscape Yorkshire\, Colorado Way\, Castleford\, WF10 4TA\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Children, Youth and Families,Synod Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20220305T093000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20220305T160000 DTSTAMP:20260418T043700 CREATED:20211122T193632Z LAST-MODIFIED:20211209T124136Z UID:8855-1646472600-1646496000@urcyorkshire.org.uk SUMMARY:Joined Up Conference 2022 DESCRIPTION:The 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. \nPlanned\, 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! \nWe 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 excited to hear from our keynote speakers Bishop Sophie (Bishop of Doncaster) and Hannah Chukwu (Assistant Editor at Penguin Books). \nFor more information and to book your place follow this link: https://joinedupconferencecom.wordpress.com/booking-3/ URL:https://urcyorkshire.org.uk/event/joined-up-conference-2022/ LOCATION:STC Sheffield\, Nairn Street\, Sheffield\, S10 1UL CATEGORIES:Children, Youth and Families,Synod Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20220228T190000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20220228T203000 DTSTAMP:20260418T043700 CREATED:20220223T122014Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220223T122014Z UID:10117-1646074800-1646080200@urcyorkshire.org.uk SUMMARY:Messy Easter DESCRIPTION: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.\n\nThese 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.\n\nThe next ‘Northerly Synods Messy Church gathering’ is on 28th February and will focus on Easter.\n\n\n\nWe 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.\n\n\nZoom link below. Contact Megan Tillbrook at wilderness@urcyorkshire.org.uk for the password. URL:https://urcyorkshire.org.uk/event/messy-easter/ LOCATION:Online! CATEGORIES:Children, Youth and Families END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20220128T190000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20220130T140000 DTSTAMP:20260418T043700 CREATED:20210710T133657Z LAST-MODIFIED:20211209T124158Z UID:6991-1643396400-1643551200@urcyorkshire.org.uk SUMMARY:URC Youth Assembly 2022 DESCRIPTION:Youth 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. \nA 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. \nWatch out for more information and updates here. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n BOOK NOW!!!!     BOOK NOW!!!! \nBook here URL:https://urcyorkshire.org.uk/event/urc-youth-assembly-2022/ LOCATION:Whitemoor Lakes CATEGORIES:Children, Youth and Families,Synod Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://urcyorkshire.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/YA2022-Logo-transparent.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20211001T170000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20211003T140000 DTSTAMP:20260418T043701 CREATED:20210710T120825Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210806T152925Z UID:6955-1633107600-1633269600@urcyorkshire.org.uk SUMMARY:Yorkshire Synod Youth Weekend DESCRIPTION:also 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. \nThere 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. \nThe 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. \nYou 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 URL:https://urcyorkshire.org.uk/event/yorkshire-synod-youth-weekend/ LOCATION:Kingswood Activity Centre\, Dearne Valley CATEGORIES:Children, Youth and Families,Synod Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://urcyorkshire.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/Wilderness-Adventure-Weekend-Kingswood-2021cropped.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20210918T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20210918T170000 DTSTAMP:20260418T043701 CREATED:20210710T113514Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210824T151218Z UID:6917-1631959200-1631984400@urcyorkshire.org.uk SUMMARY:Little Big Day Out DESCRIPTION:‘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. \nTickets 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). \nYou 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. \nWe look forward to seeing you again in September 🙂 URL:https://urcyorkshire.org.uk/event/little-big-day-out/ CATEGORIES:Children, Youth and Families,Other,Synod Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://urcyorkshire.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/Gullivers-Valley-1b-scaled-e1626367930147.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20210703T110000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20210703T190000 DTSTAMP:20260418T043701 CREATED:20210701T205357Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210701T205953Z UID:6785-1625310000-1625338800@urcyorkshire.org.uk SUMMARY:Wilderness Pilgrimage DESCRIPTION:For young adults in the Yorkshire Synod (or from further afield)\, we will be running our first Pilgrimage on Sat 3rd July URL:https://urcyorkshire.org.uk/event/wilderness-pilgrimage/ CATEGORIES:Children, Youth and Families,Synod Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://urcyorkshire.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/20210703-YA-Pilgrimage-crop.jpg END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR