URC Yorkshire Synod

Children & Young People's Committee meeting
2023-06-22 10:00 - 12:00 (Europe/London) | Somerset House, St Paul's Street, Morley, West Yorkshire, LS27 9EP, United Kingdom

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

Ministers' Summer School
2023-06-12 17:30 - 2023-06-15 13:00 | Wydale Hall, Wydale Hall, Scarborough, YO13 9DG, United Kingdom
Summer School for URC Serving Ministers and Church Lay Leaders – booking details via Synod Office

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

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

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

Synod Council meeting
2023-05-18 18:30 - 21:00 | Somerset House, St Paul's Street, Morley, West Yorkshire, LS27 9EP, United Kingdom

Financial Resources Committee meeting
2023-05-16 16:00 - 18:00 | Somerset House, St Paul's Street, Morley, West Yorkshire, LS27 9EP, United Kingdom

Synod Forum
2023-05-13 10:30 - 14:30 | Hornsea United Reformed Church, New Road, HU18 1PG

Property Committee meeting
2023-05-10 10:00 - 12:30 | Somerset House, St Paul's Street, Morley, West Yorkshire, LS27 9EP, United Kingdom

Ministries Committee meeting
2023-05-09 19:00 - 21:00 | Somerset House, St Paul's Street, Morley, West Yorkshire, LS27 9EP, United Kingdom

Ministries Committee
2023-05-09 19:00 - 21:00

Investments Sub-Committee meeting
2023-04-28 12:00 - 14:00 | Online!

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

Young Adults Coffee April 2023
2023-04-22 10:30 - 11:30 | Leeds

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

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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Safeguarding Training
2023-04-05 19:00 - 21:00
Safeguarding Training

Please find detailed various safeguarding training courses and dates. If you wish to book a place on Foundation/Intermediate courses could you please let me know as soon as possible.

Safeguarding Foundation Training
5th April 2023 – 7pm to 9pm – Zoom

Safeguarding Intermediate Training
16th March 2023 – 10am to 12.30pm – Zoom
21st March 2023 – 1pm to 3.30pm – Zoom
25th April 2023 – 6.45pm to 9.15pm – in person training at Herringthorpe URC, Wickersley Road, Rotherham, S60 4JN. Places are limited on this course so please book early.

If you wish to book the DDC verifiers and Safer Recruitment course could you please email emma.pearce@urc.org.uk
DDC Verifiers and Safer Recruitment (back to back, 1hr per subject)
18th April – 6.30pm to 8.30pm – Zoom
13th June – 6.30pm to 8.30pm – Zoom
12th September – 6.30pm to 8.30pm – Zoom
15th November – 1.30pm to 3.30pm – Zoom

The areas to be covered
DBS VERIFIER TRAINING
The role of a Verifier?
Service features and benefits
The support and assistance available to Verifiers
Recent changes at the DBS
Eligibility
Blemished disclosure process
FAQ’s and real case studies

SAFER RECRUITMENT TRAINING
Learning from Past Cases
Preparing to Recruit
The Selection Process
The Interview Process
After the Interview
Pre-Appointment
Starting Employment

Any problems or questions please contact me and I will help.

Best regards
Paula Kitson
Safeguarding Support Officer
safeguardingsupport@urcyorkshirenorthern.org.uk

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!

YCU & Trust Meeting
2023-03-28 18:30 - 21:00

Safeguarding for Elders as Trustees 2023 Training
2023-03-14 19:00 - 21:00 | Zoom
Please see the attached leaflet for details on how to gain vital information on your specific Safeguarding role within the URC.
This training is in addition to the Foundation and Intermediate courses already being run.
Safeguarding for Elders as Trustees 2023 DATES_

Safeguarding Committee
2023-03-13 10:00 - 13:00 | Online!

Spring Synod Meeting
2023-03-11 | Holme URC, Madison Avenue, Bradford BD4 9RY

Property Committee
2023-03-08 10:00 - 12:00 | Somerset House, St Paul's Street, Morley, West Yorkshire, LS27 9EP, United Kingdom

Training Dates
2023-03-06 08:00 - 17:00
Please find detailed various safeguarding training courses and dates. If you wish to book a place on Foundation/Intermediate courses could you please let me know as soon as possible.
Safeguarding Foundation Training
5th April 2023 – 7pm to 9pm – Zoom

Safeguarding Intermediate Training
16th March 2023 – 10am to 12.30pm – Zoom
21st March 2023 – 1pm to 3.30pm – Zoom
25th April 2023 – 6.45pm to 9.15pm – in person training at Herringthorpe URC, Wickersley Road, Rotherham, S60 4JN. Places are limited on this course so please book early.
If you wish to book the DDC verifiers and Safer Recruitment course could you please email emma.pearce@urc.org.uk
DDC Verifiers and Safer Recruitment (back to back, 1hr per subject)
18th April – 6.30pm to 8.30pm – Zoom
13th June – 6.30pm to 8.30pm – Zoom
12th September – 6.30pm to 8.30pm – Zoom
15th November – 1.30pm to 3.30pm – Zoom
The areas to be covered
DBS VERIFIER TRAINING
The role of a Verifier?
Service features and benefits
The support and assistance available to Verifiers
Recent changes at the DBS
Eligibility
Blemished disclosure process
FAQ’s and real case studies

SAFER RECRUITMENT TRAINING
Learning from Past Cases
Preparing to Recruit
The Selection Process
The Interview Process
After the Interview
Pre-Appointment
Starting Employment

Any problems or questions please contact me and I will help.
Best regards
Paula Kitson
Safeguarding Support Officer
safeguardingsupport@urcyorkshirenorthern.org.uk

Pastoral Committee
2023-02-13 10:30 - 14:30 | Somerset House, St Paul's Street, Morley, West Yorkshire, LS27 9EP, United Kingdom

Ministry Enquirers' Event
2023-02-11 10:00 - 15:00 | Online!
To register, email ministries@urc.org.uk to receive Zoom link.
Download flyer here

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

CYP Committee
2023-02-02 10:00 - 12:00 | Online!
