URC Yorkshire Synod

Basic Safeguarding Training Session
2021-12-02 09:30 - 11:30 (Europe/London) | Online!
An online training session for churches – Basic level.
For details and booking please contact here

Christmas Eve online Communion Service
2021-12-24 23:30 - 2021-12-25 00:30 | 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

Ministries Committee
2022-01-11 19:00 - 20:00 | Online!
Meeting of the Ministries Committee

Property Committee
2022-01-12 10:00 - 12:00, 2022-03-09 10:00 - 12:00, 2022-05-11 10:00 - 12:00 | Online!

URC Youth Assembly 2022
2022-01-28 19:00 - 2022-01-30 14:00 | Whitemoor Lakes
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.
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.

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Children's and Young People's Committee
2022-02-08 19:00 - 21:00 | Online!

Synod Council
2022-02-14 18:30 - 20:30, 2022-05-30 18:30 - 20:30 | Hybrid

Messy Easter
2022-02-28 19:00 - 20:30 | 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.

Listed Buildings Advisory Committee
2022-03-03 10:00 - 12:00, 2022-05-05 10:00 - 12:00, 2022-07-07 10:00 - 12:00 | Hybrid

Joined Up Conference 2022
2022-03-05 09:30 - 16:00 | STC Sheffield, Nairn Street, Sheffield, S10 1UL
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.
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 excited to hear from our keynote speakers Bishop Sophie (Bishop of Doncaster) and Hannah Chukwu (Assistant Editor at Penguin Books).
For more information and to book your place follow this link: https://joinedupconferencecom.wordpress.com/booking-3/

Financial Resources Committee
2022-03-15 10:00 - 12:00, 2022-05-17 10:00 - 12:00 | Hybrid

FORUM for Youth Returns in 2022
2022-03-19 10:30 - 17:00 | Xscape Yorkshire, Colorado Way, Castleford, WF10 4TA, United Kingdom
Young 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
2022-03-24 19:00 - 20:00 | 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 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…
Book your FREE ticket at https://bit.ly/3HPL3cV and share your experiences, joys and frustrations as we talk about engaging with the education sector

Enquirers' Event
2022-04-30 09:30 - 12:30 | Online!
Are you feeling called by God and want to explore further? This event may be for you.
Email ministries@urc.org.uk for more information and a Zoom link.

Mental Health and Christianity Conference
2022-05-14 09:30 - 15:30 | 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.

Parish Nursing Ministries UK - Introduction online
2022-05-23
Monday 23rd May 2022
Join us on Zoom to find out about parish nursing, what it is and how it works with no strings attached. Hosted by our Regional Nurse Coordinator Dawn Stephens with input from parish nursing services around the country
Explore what parish nursing could offer to your local community
Free sessions (1 hour) will be hosted at 10am, 1pm and 7pm.
Just choose a time that is convenient for you and contact enquiries@parishnursing.org.uk
for the Zoom link.
We look forward to seeing you soon.
see poster for full details – 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.

Youth Residential for Young People
2022-06-08 08:00 - 17:00 | Peak Venture, Huddersfield Road, Sheffield, S36 7GF, United Kingdom
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.
At 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.
For more information please contact Megan Tillbrook 07522 220213 / megancyp@urcyorkshire.org.uk
To book complete the following form: https://forms.gle/xPzXm6AzdmuKMzSN7

CYP Committee Meeting
2022-06-09 10:00 - 12:00 | Online!

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

Young Adults Coffee Morning
2022-06-18 10:30 - 12:00 | TBC
It all started just before lockdown in 2020. A group of young adults from across the Yorkshire Synod met in Huddersfield to drink coffee (or tea, or hot chocolate), to build friendships and to read the Bible together.
Throughout lockdown, we met for a time using zoom and once we felt it safe to do so we began to meet again each month in a different town or city across Yorkshire to share fellowship together again.
Below are the up and coming dates for ‘Coffee Mornings Together’:
Saturday 18 June, York
Saturday 30 July, Sheffield
Saturday 10 September, Bradford
Saturday 08 October, Synod Venue TBC
Saturday 05 November, Huddersfield
Saturday 10 December, York
If you consider yourself to be a ‘young adult’ (minimum age 17 years) and you are searching for a place to meet others, build friendship and to talk about faith, please do come along and join us.
Venues decided closer to the date. Please contact Megan Tillbrook 07522 220213.
We are also running a weekend retreat for Young Adults. Click here for more information.

CYP Committee Away Day
2022-06-25 10:00 - 14:00 | TBC

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.

Young Adults Weekend Retreat
2022-07-01 - 2022-07-03 | The Peak Centre, Edale, Hope Valley, S33 7ZA, United Kingdom
We are so excited to be able to invite you to our retreat weekend for young adults!
If you are aged 17 – 25 years then you are invited to join us at The Peak Centre in Edale for a time of being together and being with God. We know how important it is to take time out for ourselves; to get away from our day to day responsibilities and pressures to renew our bodies and our hearts, and to return home feeling energised and rested.
There will be opportunities over the weekend to engage in Bible study, prayer, discussions and other activities however this really is a weekend for YOU to rest in the presence of God and to retreat in the way that works for you.
More details in due course. Please contact Megan Tillbrook on 07522 220213 for more information or to book please complete the following form.
