URC Yorkshire Synod

Mental Health and Christianity Conference
2022-05-14 09:30 - 15:30 (Europe/London) | Wesley Hall, Crookes
URC 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 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
Tickets are available here.

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

Ordination and Induction of Dr Nicola Anne Robinson
2022-09-03 14:00 - 15:30 | Christ Church, Halton, Chapel Street, Halton, Leeds, LS15 7RW, United Kingdom
We are SO looking forward to gathering together as a synod in a couple of weeks for the Ordination and Induction of Nicola Robinson in Leeds!

You’d be most welcome to join us!

It’s taking place at 2pm on 3rd September at Christ Church Halton (Chapel St, Halton, Leeds LS15 7RW), but you can watch a livestream of the service here:

https://youtu.be/cWWF7IVssqQ

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

Autumn Synod Meeting - Part 1 at Bilton Grange URC, Harrogate
2022-10-08 | TBC
This event will be populated with more information later down the line. But, for now, please save the date!

Autumn Synod Meeting - Part 2 - Online
2022-10-13 19:00 - 21:00 | Online!

URC / Evangelische Kirche der Pfalz Advent Service
2022-12-04 18:00 - 19:00 | Online!
The joint Advent Service between the URC and its partner churches in the Palatinate (Pfalz) region of Germany will take place live and online on Sunday evening 4 December, starting at 6.00 pm (UK time). The theme this year is ‘Arise and Shine’ and will be based on the liturgy provided by our German partners. It will be led by Pfarrer Martin Henninger and Rev Philip Brooks, assisted by volunteers and singers from the URC and the Evangelische Kirche der Pfalz.The Zoom link is below:
Time: Dec 4, 2022 18:00 London
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/81313999338?pwd=[REDACTED]
Meeting ID: 813 1399 9338
Passcode: [REDACTED]

'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

Elders' Conference - Resilience
2023-04-22 10:00 - 15:00 | Bilton Grange URC, Woodfield Road, Harrogate, HG1 4LN
Bilton Grange URC, Harrogate – Saturday 22nd April 2023 from 10am – 3pm (with online option)
The conference will be led by Rev. Dr. Adam Scott, Principal of Northern College and has experience of Pastorate and Chaplaincy Ministries along with extensive experience in the field of Psychology.
For further details and booking – Download flier

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Elders' Conference - 'Resilience'
2023-04-22 10:00 - 15:00 | Bilton Grange URC, Woodfield Road, Harrogate, HG1 4LN
Saturday 22nd April 2023 at 10am-3pm
Bilton Grange URC, Harrogate (and also online)
The conference will be led by Rev. Dr. Adam Scott, Principal of Northern College and has experience of Pastorate and Chaplaincy Ministries along with extensive experience in the field of Psychology.
Flier and booking details – see here

Young Adults Coffee April 2023
2023-04-22 10:30 - 11:30 | Leeds
Have a free coffee on us! 18+ (ish) can come along for a chat and catch up!
Exact venue TBC, but drop Sam a message on 07738971174 for more details and/or to join the Young Adults WhatsApp group!

Crafty Questions
2023-04-24 19:00 - 20:30 | Online!
The Five Northerly Synods are hosting another useful event for those involved in children, youth and family work!
Making the links between the activities we offer and the faith we want to share.
It’s not about the crafts we do, but the things we share whilst doing them.
Join the Zoom link on: bit.ly/5NSCraftyQuestions

Synod Forum
2023-05-13 10:30 - 14:30 | Hornsea United Reformed Church, New Road, HU18 1PG
All members and friends of the Yorkshire Synod churches are invited to join us in bible study and conversation about the life and mission of the local church, based around 1 Corinthians. Come on the date and to the venue that is most convenient for you.
Please bring a packed lunch. Coffee, tea and cakes or pastries provided

Young Adults Coffee May 2023
2023-05-20 10:30 - 11:30 | York

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

Young Adults Retreat
2023-06-09 - 2023-06-11 | The Peak Centre, Edale, Hope Valley, S33 7ZA, United Kingdom

Synod Forum
2023-06-10 10:30 - 14:30 | Herringthorpe United Reformed Church, Wickersley Road, S60 4JN

Synod Forum
2023-06-17 10:30 - 14:30 | Headingley St Columba United Reformed Church, Headingley Lane, LS6 2DH

Synod Forum
2023-06-24 10:30 - 14:30 | Westfield United Reformed Church, Wyke, Westfield Lane, BD12 9DB

Safeguarding Training - Intermediate
2023-07-05 19:00 - 21:30, 2023-07-18 10:00 - 12:30 | Online via Zoom
Intermediate Safeguarding Training for churches via Zoom.
For information or to book, contact Paula Kitson safeguarding@urc1and4.org.uk or by telephone on 07562 606024

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

Young Adults Coffee July 2023
2023-07-22 10:30 - 11:30 | Huddersfield

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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Lay Preachers' and Worship Leaders' Lectionary Planning Zoom Sessions
2023-09-27 10:00 - 11:30 | East Yorkshire
The Lay Preachers’ and Worship Leaders’ Planning Group are pleased to let you know that we are facilitating these sessions again after interest was expressed at the July 2023 conference.
We invite you to Explore the October lectionary readings together on Wednesday 27th September. There will be two identical sessions, the first session being at 10.00am with a second repeated session at 7.30pm.
Facilitated by Rod Morrison in the morning and Jill Fletcher in the evening, this will be a time for participants to look together at the lectionary readings for 8th, 15th, 22nd & 29th October in preparation for leading worship on those Sundays.
Please register your interest with Rod Morrison rodmorrison1946@btinternet.com by Friday 22nd September, indicating whether you will join in the morning or evening or if you are available for either, so if necessary we can balance the groups so both sessions are viable.
Both events will be held on Zoom and the link for the sessions will be sent on Monday 25th September to all who register.

"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

Synod Meeting
2023-10-14 | Holme URC, Madison Avenue, Bradford BD4 9RY
Synod Meeting at Holme URC, Bradford
Saturday 14th October 2023

Lay Preachers' and Worship Leaders' Lectionary Planning sessions
2023-10-18 10:00 - 11:30 | Online via Zoom
We invite you to Explore the November lectionary readings together on Wednesday 18th October. There will be two identical sessions, the first session being at 10.00am with a second repeated session at 7.30pm.
Facilitated by Rod Morrison in the morning and Anne Dale in the evening, this will be a time for participants to look together at the lectionary readings for 5th, 12th, 19th & 26th November in preparation for leading worship on those Sundays.
Please register your interest with Rod Morrison rodmorrison1946@btinternet.com by Friday 13th October, indicating whether you will join in the morning or evening or if you are available for either, so if necessary we can balance the groups so both sessions are viable.

Ministries Committee meeting
2024-01-23 19:00 - 20:30 | Online via Zoom

Synod Council meeting
2024-02-06 18:30 - 19:30 | Online via Zoom
