URC Yorkshire Synod

Intermediate Safeguarding Training Course
2021-11-03 09:30 - 12:00, 2021-10-28 10:00 - 12:30, 2021-10-19 10:00 - 12:30, 2021-10-13 14:00 - 16:30 (Europe/London) | Online!
An online training session for churches – Intermediate level.
For details and booking please contact here

Overview of Luke for Worship Leaders - Morning
2021-11-02 10:00 - 11:30 | Online!
Lawrence Heath Moore leads a series of sessions on the gospel of Luke (the upcoming ‘Year’ in the revised common lectionary).
The sessions will be interactive, informal, and set you up well for a year of preaching on Luke! Whether you’re a seasoned preacher, minister, lay preacher, elder, Bible study leader or something else, this will be a perfect fit for you!
The morning/evening sessions happening on each day are the same. So feel free to attend either session.
To sign up, email the Synod Office.

Pastoral Committee Meeting
2021-10-18 10:30 - 12:00 | Somerset House, St Paul's Street, Morley, West Yorkshire, LS27 9EP, United Kingdom
Meeting of the synod Pastoral Committee.

Re-imagining Church in a world of fear and uncertainty
2021-10-15 19:00 - 21:00 | Online!
Congregational Federation Zoom Webinar – see flier here
To book or for further information contact luzia.watt@congregational.org.uk

Children & Young People's Committee
2021-10-13 19:00 - 20:00 | Somerset House, St Paul's Street, Morley, West Yorkshire, LS27 9EP, United Kingdom
Meeting of the synod Children & Young People’s Committee.

Synod Meeting - part two
2021-10-09 10:00 - 13:15 | Longcauseway Church, Dewsbury, Princess of Wales Precinct, Dewsbury, WF13 1NH
A shorter morning meeting at Longcauseway Church, Dewsbury – papers will be sent out soon.

Synod Meeting - part one
2021-10-07 18:30 - 21:00 | Online!
Synod Meeting – part one. This will take place online via Zoom. Please contact the Synod Office to register your attendance.

Lead Your Church into Growth (LYCiG) - 2021 Annual National Conference
2021-10-04 12:00 - 2021-10-06 13:00 | The Hayes Conference Centre, Swanwick, Alfreton, Derbyshire, DE55 1AU, The Hayes Conference Centre,, Swanwick, Alfreton, Derbyshire, DE55 1AU, United Kingdom
CONFERENCE NOW FULL
CALLING ALL CHURCH LEADERS!
We are very excited to have secured places on this very popular and effective church growth conference.
For more information contact the Synod office or ashley@bvurc.org.uk, further information can be found here.
Yours in Christ
Rev Ashley Evans
Synod Evangelist

With over 25 years experience, this highly-regarded course is designed for clergy and lay leaders from across different denominations who are looking for help in leading their churches into growth.
It’s an open seminar with interactive talks, practical exercises, workshops and space for personal reflection. Times of informal conversation allow the opportunity for our team to answer questions and help you explore your specific church situation.
As a ‘mixed economy’ Mission Shaped Church, we work with Fresh Expressions as well as ‘Re-freshed’ Expressions of Church!

Ministry Enquirers' Event
2021-10-02 10:00 - 16:00 | Online!
What is God asking of YOU?
click for further details

Yorkshire Synod Youth Weekend
2021-10-01 17:00 - 2021-10-03 14:00 | Kingswood Activity Centre, Dearne Valley
also After all the restrictions of the past year we are really pleased to be able to bring you the synod Youth Weekend again 1st – 3rd Oct at Kingswood Activity Centre, Dearne Valley. Last year was particularly hard on young people, so we are glad to be able to offer a residential weekend to socialise, have fun and join in all sorts of activities with friends.
There will also be time for young people to try praying and to look at the Bible together in a way that will be completely accessible if you don’t have any faith or church experience.
The cost of the weekend is only £25 per person. Leaders from URC groups will be welcome to come with any young people from their churches too. Please get in touch if you would like to join us.
You can download an information letter and booking form. You can also download the poster below to distribute. Please do get in touch if you have any questions: wilderness@urcyorkshire.org.uk

Synod Hello/Practice Session
2021-09-29 19:00 - 20:00 | Online!
Come along to say hello and get yourselves comfortable with how synod will work this October! Feel free to ask any questions you may have, either about the practicalities of meeting on Zoom, or in-person. There’ll be plenty of people on hand to help out!
Bring a brew, see you there!

Synod Council Meeting
2021-09-22 18:00 - 20:30 | Somerset House, St Paul's Street, Morley, West Yorkshire, LS27 9EP, United Kingdom
This meeting will be at the Synod Office and also with an online option.
For agenda/documents please login into the members area.

Ministries Committee
2021-09-21 19:00 - 20:00 | Somerset House, St Paul's Street, Morley, West Yorkshire, LS27 9EP, United Kingdom
Meeting of the synod Ministries Committee.
Kath Lonsdale
Convener

Basic Safeguarding Training Session
2021-09-21 10:00 - 12:00, 2021-09-15 13:00 - 15:00 | Online!
An online training session for churches – Basic level.
For details and booking please contact here

Little Big Day Out
2021-09-18 10:00 - 17:00
‘Little Big Day Out’ is a chance for families and children from your church to have fun and spend time together after so many months of isolation and limits on our lives. We cannot offer a large organised programme due to ongoing Covid restrictions but we can provide some space for fun and ‘time out’. We hope you and your families will find it valuable to just be together.
Tickets for this event are already at a reduced price but further subsidy is available, so please get in touch to discuss your church or families’ circumstance. Tickets are needed for everyone over 90cm tall (however old you are).
You can click on the poster below to download a copy. Download a booking form here. Bookings can be made by families or or you can arrange a group to go together. Unaccompanied adults are not allowed into the park but any adults who are taking or helping with children are welcome. Bookings need to be received by Weds 1st Sep. Please contact us if you have any questions.
We look forward to seeing you again in September 🙂

Financial Resources Committee
2021-09-14 19:00 - 21:30 | Somerset House, St Paul's Street, Morley, West Yorkshire, LS27 9EP, United Kingdom
Details will be sent to members of the committee.
If you are interested in becoming involved with the committee please get in touch with the Synod office.

Safeguarding Committee Meeting
2021-09-13 13:30 - 15:30 | Somerset House, St Paul's Street, Morley, West Yorkshire, LS27 9EP, United Kingdom

Property Committee
2021-09-08 10:00 - 11:30, 2021-07-14 10:00 - 11:30 | Online!
Meeting of the synod property committee. For agenda/documents please login in the members area.

In front of the lens
2021-08-03 19:00 - 20:30 | Online!
We’ve, possibly, got an in-person service nailed. We’ve spent the last 15 months trying to get online to work. Now we’re having to look at how hybrid might work!
Come along to this exciting, interactive workshop looking at some top tips, how to plan + deliver an online or hybrid service.
To sign up: infrontofthelens1.eventbrite.co.uk

Behind the lens
2021-08-02 19:00 - 20:30 | Online!
We’ve, possibly, got an in-person service nailed. We’ve spent the last 15 months trying to get online to work. Now we’re having to look at how hybrid might work!
Looking at some livestreaming/Zoom technology, cameras, tools to use on Zoom, and more!
To sign-up: behindthelens1.eventbrite.co.uk

Exploring the Lectionary for Worship
2021-07-20 19:30 - 21:00, 2021-07-20 10:30 - 12:00 | Online!
This will be a time for participants to look together at the lectionary readings for 8th, 15th, 22nd, and 29th August in preparation for leading worship on those Sundays. For more information contact kathlonsdale@talk.net
The same session will take place 10:30am-12pm and 7:30-9pm. You’re welcome to attend both as different people may attend, but will cover the same reading

Financial Resources Committee
2021-07-20 19:00 - 21:30

Writing for the Web
2021-07-15 19:00 - 21:00
Writing for the web – a session led by Lawrence Moore, is suitable for anyone who ever produces content for a church website, newsletter (online or print!) or social media.
This exciting, interactive workshop will cover:

Reading styles: web vs. print;
Building your audience profile;
Fog index & readability;
“Chunking” content;
The inverted pyramid of journalism;
Bells & whistles.

The sessions will take place on Zoom, a link for which will be sent out nearer the time.
There are two iterations of the same session, taking place on 15th July 7-9pm and 17th July 10am-12pm.
You can sign-up here: https://writingfortheweb1.eventbrite.co.uk

Children & Young People's Committee
2021-07-14 19:00 - 20:30
Meeting of the synod Youth and Children’s Committee.
