URC Yorkshire Synod

Property Committee meeting
2023-05-10 10:00 - 12:30 (Europe/London) | 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 | West Yorkshire

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
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!

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 | West Yorkshire
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, 2023-01-24 18:30 - 21:00 | West Yorkshire

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, 2023-01-11 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 | West Yorkshire
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!

What you always wanted to know about the Bible but were afraid to ask...
2023-01-30 11:00 - 13:00 | The Bridge Church, Bridge Street, Otley, LS21 1RW
The Bridge Church, The United Reformed Church in Otley is staging a unique event in partnership with The University of Leeds.
On Monday 30th January the church is hosting two sessions (from 11am – 1pm and from 4pm to 6pm) where people can drop-in and ask any question to a range of international Biblical Scholars from multiple Christian denominations and of no religion.
If you have any questions about Biblical texts, history or events, about theology or Biblical languages the experts will do their best to answer them!
Everyone is welcome. Download flier

URC Youth Assembly 2023
2023-01-27 - 2023-01-29 | Whitemoor Lakes
YOUTH ASSEMBLY 2023 BOOKING NOW OPEN!!
The URC Youth Assembly is for anyone aged 14 – 25 years with a connection to a URC church and an interest in the wider URC. The weekend includes times of friendship and sharing in small groups, creative workshops, prayer and Bible study, youth decides business sessions and social time together.
It is a unique and exciting experience. Do contact Megan Tillbrook (details below) if you have any further questions about the event.

(Limited) Transport available from Leeds.

Confirm your place for just £19 before 13 November. Cost increases to £49 after that day!

Book here: www.urc.org.uk/urcya & contact Megan 07522 220213 / megancyp@urcyorkshire.org.uk

Ministries Committee
2023-01-17 19:00 - 21:00 | Hybrid

'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

Financial Resources Committee
2022-12-05 16:00 - 18:30 | West Yorkshire

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]

Foundation and Intermediate Safeguarding Training
2022-11-30 16:30 - 18:30 | West Yorkshire
All welcome
Face to face training is available at St Ninians and St Andrews Church in Hull.
Foundation is on Wednesday the 30th of November commencing at 4.30pm
Intermediate is on Thursday the 1st of December commencing at 11am.
Could you please email Paula at safeguardingsupport@urcyorkshirenorthern.org.uk in order to reserve a place.

Synod Council
2022-11-21 18:30 - 20:30 | Hybrid
