Christmas Eve online Communion Service
2021-12-24 23:30 - 2021-12-25 00:30 (Europe/London) | Online!
The Moderator, Rev Jamie Kissack, will be leading an online Christmas Eve communion service at 11.30pm on Friday 24th December to welcome the Christ-child.
Just bring your own bread and wine and join us.
To book and request a Zoom link please click here

What is mission?
2022-05-24 19:30 - 20:30 | Online!
Join our monthly conversation exploring different aspects of mission. Join us if you have a passion, if you have questions, if you are just curious, or if you don’t really think it is for you!
This month, join us to think about what good news we really are offering people? Does it always feel like good news? What is the ‘Good News’?
We will spend an hour together, talking, thinking and praying about mission. And over the coming months we will discover more of where God might be leading us, as individuals, churches, and as a synod.
Don’t worry if you can’t make it each month, each time is a one-off. Get in touch for the zoom details and pass them on, and then come along next time. Contact Jon Steel to join in.

JPIT Conference 2022: From the Ground Up
2022-06-11 | Oasis Academy, South Bank, 75 Westminster Bridge Road, London, SE1 7HS, United Kingdom
From the Ground Up: Unearthing hope and seeking justice
What does social justice look like where you are? Reconnect with fellow changemakers and be re-energised to work and pray for peace and justice at JPIT’s 2022 Conference.
You’re invited to join us online or in London, as we gather for a day of keynote speakers, interactive workshops and learning new ways to campaign. Together we will explore how we can listen to our communities and amplify local voices in order to bring about change.
Tickets are free for under 25s or those on low income. Book your place today: bit.ly/JPIT2022

What is mission?
2022-06-28 19:30 - 20:30 | Online!
Join our monthly conversation exploring different aspects of mission. Join us if you have a passion, if you have questions, if you are just curious, or if you don’t really think it is for you!
We will spend an hour together, talking, thinking and praying about mission. And over the coming months we will discover more of where God might be leading us, as individuals, churches, and as a synod.
Don’t worry if you can’t make it each month, each time is a one-off. Get in touch for the zoom details and pass them on, and then come along next time. Contact Jon Steel to join in.

Appreciative Conversations
2022-07-16 10:00 - 16:00 | Somerset House, St Paul's Street, Morley, West Yorkshire, LS27 9EP, United Kingdom
We all know it’s good to talk but it’s even better when we feel listened to and heard.
This free one-day workshop is about how, in all our conversations – in church, at work or with family, friends or neighbours –
we can ensure all parties know they’ve been heard.
Come and join us if you want to make your conversations more effective and enjoyable or you just want to be re-energised and resourced!
Saturday 16th July 2022 – 10am – 4pm at Yorkshire Synod Office
Led by Emmanuelle Bastide-Wilson & Jenny Poulter
Refreshments & lunch will be provided and travel expenses can be claimed

Cover image by Siggy Parratt-Halbert www.stinkingweasel.co.uk

Hybrid Church Meet-up
2022-09-07 19:30 - 21:00 | Online!

Ministry Enquirers' Event
2022-10-01 10:00 - 13:00 | West Yorkshire
What is God asking of YOU?
Saturday 1st October 2022
10am-1pm at URC Church House
Register your interest with ministries@urc.org.uk
See flier for more details

Leeds Mission & Care Group Jubilee Celebrations
2022-10-05 19:00 - 21:00 | Stainbeck URC, Stainbeck Road, Leeds, LS7 2PP
Come and join the celebration with the Leeds Mission and Care Group
The Leeds Partnership of United Reformed Churches are organising an evening of worship, fellowship and cake to celebrate 50 years of the United Reformed Church.
Wednesday 5 October 2022, 7:00 for 7:30pm start at Stainbeck URC, in person and on Zoom: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/7019277749
All are welcome

Talking Climate Justice Tour: Leeds
2022-11-17 19:30 - 21:30 | Holy Trinity Church Boar Lane Leeds LS1 6HW
Talking Climate Justice Tour: Leeds
Thu, 17 Nov 2022, 19:30
Holy Trinity Church Boar Lane Leeds LS1 6HW
Join us and be part of powerful change making climate conversations
This decade is critical for action on the climate crisis that exacerbates poverty. Be moved into action as you were over apartheid and unpayable debt!
See the Gaia installation there, to reflect on the beauty and fragility of creation and grapple with the challenges of poverty and the climate crisis.
Join Patrick Watt CEO of Christian Aid in conversation
By Christian Aid Campaigns
https://www.christianaid.org.uk/campaigns/talking-climate-justice-tour
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'The Longest Night' reflective service
2022-12-21 19:30 - 20:30 | Online!
The Leeds URC Partnership are organising an online service entitled the ‘Longest Night’ which is a gentle, reflective service for anyone who finds this time of year difficult, who misses someone, or who wants to spend some time remembering.
Wednesday 21st December, 7:30pm
On Zoom, the link is: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/7019277749
For more information, email Nicola: revnicola.robinson@gmail.com

Making Sense of the Minor Prophets - Zoom session
2023-02-11 10:00 - 12:00 | Online!
“Making Sense of the Minor Prophets: An overview and a deep dive into preaching on Jonah”
Dr Alison Gray, Old Testament lecturer from Westminster college, is leading a Zoom session on Saturday 11th February 2023 10 am -12 midday.
This is a date for the diary for anyone interested in joining this session including ministers, lay preachers, worship leaders or just interested in this topic – for more information please contact Kath Lonsdale kathlonsdale@talktalk.net

Ministry Enquirers' Event
2023-02-11 10:00 - 15:00 | Online!
To register, email ministries@urc.org.uk to receive Zoom link.
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Keld Study Day - Cross Purposes
2023-04-05 10:30 - 15:00 | Keld Resource Centre, Keld,, Richmond,, DL11 6LJ, United Kingdom
Our next study day will be held on Wednesday April 5th – the Wednesday of Holy Week. It will be led by Revd Frances Biseker, our minister in residence that week, and her husband John.
Theme : Cross Purposes – Understanding the cross, death and resurrection of Jesus in today’s world.
The programme for the day will be as follows:
10.30 : Arrivals and Coffee
11.00 : Session One
12.30 : Lunch
13.30 : Session Two
15.00 : Refreshments and Departure
There will be discussion, sharing, space to ponder …….
All participants are invited to bring a packed lunch. Drinks will be provided. The cost for the day will be £10 per person.
To book your place, please contact Revd David Wood
Email address : david.wood4@btinternet.com
There will be three further study days in the summer. Watch this space!

Funerals Training for Elders
2023-06-03 10:00 - 12:30 | Ravensthorpe with Hopton URC, North Road, Wakefield, WF13 3AG
Increasingly Elders are being asked to conduct funerals and requests have been made to repeat the session that ran a little while ago to help in that task. The session will be led by Rev Jason McCullagh and Mrs Val Morrison and will be informal, sharing experiences together with some input from their own experiences. Details are included on the attached flier, including booking information – here

Lay Preachers' and Worship Leaders' Conference 2023
2023-07-07 - 2023-07-09 | Wydale Hall, Wydale Hall, Scarborough, YO13 9DG, United Kingdom
7th – 9th July 2023 at Wydale Hall
For further information, please contact kathlonsdale@talktalk.net

Presidency at the Sacrament of Holy Communion
2023-08-23 10:00 - 13:30 | Longcauseway Church, Dewsbury, Princess of Wales Precinct, Dewsbury, WF13 1NH
Rev Jamie Kissack, Yorkshire Synod Moderator, will be leading a session to reflect together on our practices of presiding at Holy Communion.

All are welcome who preside at Holy Communion (lay and ordained)
Arrivals and tea/coffee from 10am – the session will begin at 10.30am
Please bring a packed lunch and again drinks will be provided
If you would like to attend, please book your place by contacting the Synod Office asap at office@urcyorkshire.org.uk or 0113 289 8490

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"Making More Disciples" Elders' Conference at Wydale Hall
2023-09-28 12:00 - 2023-09-29 14:00 | Wydale Hall, Wydale Hall, Scarborough, YO13 9DG, United Kingdom
To book a place, please send in your request to the Synod Office (office@urcyorkshire.org.uk) giving the name of your church, attendees and any specific dietary or mobility needs. Please reply by July 15th 2023 so that any requirements can be passed onto Wydale in good time.
For further information, please contact Bronwen Robinson on bronwenrobinson@me.com

Leading Your Church into Growth - Conference
2023-11-28 - 2023-11-30 | Barton Manor Spa Hotel, Preston
THE 5 NORTHERLY SYNODS OF THE UNITED REFORMED CHURCH
Calling all church leaders!
We are very excited to once again to offer places on this very popular and effective church growth conference. We are asking that at least two, or even better three could come from each sending church to be able to get the most from this highly effective course.
The full cost of this course is well over £400, but by the generosity of the national church and the 5 northerly synods we are able to offer the course for free other than travel and personal expenses.
This includes accommodation and food.
Limited places, this is a first-come first-booked policy. To book a place contact ashley@bvurc.org.uk
Flier for further details

Walk through the Bible
2024-04-12 19:00 - 21:15 | Bilton Grange URC, Woodfield Road, Harrogate, HG1 4LN
Friday 12th April 2024 7 – 9.15pm AND Saturday 13th April 2024 9.30am – 1pm
(please note, this is one event over two days)
“Relax and enjoy the journey as an experienced guide encourages you to see God’s Word through the ‘Big Picture’. Our FUN and MEMORABLE sessions will help you learn with such CLARITY you’ll be able to retell the whole STORYLINE to a friend. We will also do our best to INSPIRE and EQUIP you to keep digging deeper.”
Prior booking is necessary by contacting Caroline Butler on 07904 509802 or by email here
see flier for details

Keld Study Days in 2024
2024-07-04 10:30 - 15:30, 2024-08-17 10:30 - 15:30, 2024-09-26 10:30 - 15:30 | Keld Resource Centre, Keld,, Richmond,, DL11 6LJ, United Kingdom
Thursday July 4th : Revd. Michael Pearson – Five impossible Things to Believe before Christmas!
Saturday August 17th : Revd. Peter Sinclair – After Sunday : Being Church Seven Days a Week
Thursday September 26th : Ms. Dorothy Thomson – There’s a Sermon in There Somewhere!
Further information and booking see flier

Forest Church - Saturday 10th August at 2pm
2024-08-10 14:00 - 17:00 | Temple Newsham Park
A chance to gather at Temple Newsam for songs, stories, snacks and fun for all ages. Meeting at the amphitheatre. To book at place, text/call Nicola on 07572 986 305.

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Ministry Enquirers' Event
2024-10-05 09:30 - 12:30 | West Yorkshire
Learn what God might be asking of you at the Ministry Enquirers’ Event taking place on 5 October from 9.30am-12.30pm on Zoom.

Here you’ll be able to think about God’s call to Stepwise, Worship Leading, Lay Preaching, Lay Pioneering, Ministry with children and young people, the Ministry of Word and Sacraments or Church Related Community Work.
Flier – download

For joining details, please email the Ministries Team

Stations of the Cross - Contemporary Art Exhibition
2025-04-12 10:30 - 14:30, 2025-04-19 10:30 - 14:30 | Knottingley URC, The Salvation Army, Weeland Road, Knottingley, WF11 8BE
By local artist Stephen Walker, retired URC Accredited Lay Preacher and Elder. Stephen painted the stages during the Covid pandemic to complement the writings of the later URC Minister, Rev Michael Wear.
The church will be open for viewing the art works from 10.30am to 2.30pm,on
Saturday 12th April
Saturday 19th April
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Yorkshire Synod Forum
2025-05-24 10:30 - 13:00 | St Ninian’s and St Andrew’s URC, Chanterlands Avenue, HULL, HU5 4DJ

Yorkshire Synod Forum
2025-05-31 10:30 - 13:00 | West Park URC, Harrogate, West Park, Harrogate, HG1 1BL

Yorkshire Synod Forum
2025-06-07 10:30 - 13:00 | Ravensthorpe with Hopton URC, North Road, Wakefield, WF13 3AG

Yorkshire Synod Forum
2025-07-12 10:30 - 13:00 | West Melton URC, Melton High Street, Wath-upon-Dearne, Rotherham, S63 6RG
