URC Yorkshire Synod

Ministry Enquirers' Event
2023-02-11 10:00 - 15:00 (Europe/London) | 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

YCU & Trust Meeting
2023-01-24 18:30 - 21:00

Ministries Committee
2023-01-17 19:00 - 21:00, 2022-09-13 19:00 - 21:00 | Hybrid

Property Committee
2023-01-11 10:00 - 12:00 | Somerset House, St Paul's Street, Morley, West Yorkshire, LS27 9EP, United Kingdom

'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

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
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, 2022-09-14 18:30 - 20:30 | Hybrid

Talking Climate Justice Tour: Leeds
2022-11-17 19:30 - 21:30 | Holy Trinity Church Boar Lane Leeds LS1 6HW
Talking Climate Justice Tour: Leeds
Thu, 17 Nov 2022, 19:30
Holy Trinity Church Boar Lane Leeds LS1 6HW
Join us and be part of powerful change making climate conversations
This decade is critical for action on the climate crisis that exacerbates poverty. Be moved into action as you were over apartheid and unpayable debt!
See the Gaia installation there, to reflect on the beauty and fragility of creation and grapple with the challenges of poverty and the climate crisis.
Join Patrick Watt CEO of Christian Aid in conversation
By Christian Aid Campaigns
https://www.christianaid.org.uk/campaigns/talking-climate-justice-tour
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Financial Resources Committee
2022-11-15 10:00 - 12:00 | Hybrid

Property Committee
2022-11-09 10:00 - 12:00 | Online!

CYP Committee Meeting
2022-11-03 14:00 - 16:00 | Online!

Listed Buildings Advisory Committee
2022-11-03 10:00 - 12:00 | Hybrid

Advent Retreat
2022-10-31 08:00 - 17:00
The Autumn half term is a busy time for anyone who works with children and young people in our Yorkshire churches. We have had our BIG Day Out, followed by our Youth Residential and then we met for Youth Forum. Now the half term is over and there are only a few weeks before Advent and Christmas events and activities begin…
On Thursday 01 December there will be an opportunity to take a short amount of time out of the hustle and bustle. Join with other children and youth ministers from across the Yorkshire synod to pray together, to talk to one another, to walk alongside each other, and to share lunch together. We will be reflecting on the meaning of Advent and we will also be intentional in building meaningful, supportive relationships on our mutual journey’s of bringing the Gospel of Jesus Christ to each child and young person we meet.
Please contact Megan Tillbrook to secure your place: megancyp@urcyorkshire.org.uk / 07522220213

Youth FORUM
2022-10-29 10:30 - 14:30 | Xscape Yorkshire, Colorado Way, Castleford, WF10 4TA, United Kingdom
The Youth FORUM continues on it’s journey to become a safe and open space where young people can gather from across the Yorkshire Synod to be together and to talk with each other about their faith. This time we will spend some time thinking about our well-being and the role that the church and it’s leaders have in nurturing positive mental health for children and young people. It is set to be an exciting and meaningful day together. We will share lunch (provided by the synod) and then head over to the trampoline park for an hour of fun before the day finishes.
Everyone who feels they are able to engage in the day appropriately are welcome. To book please complete this form.
For more information please contact Megan Tillbrook: 07522 220213 / megancyp@urcyorkshire.org.uk
To read about what has happened at previous Youth FORUM gatherings click here and here.

Foundation online E-learning package
2022-10-27 08:00 - 17:00
“Welcome” to the online e-learning package for the Safeguarding foundation course.
All you need is a device and a connection to the internet. This connection doesn’t need to be at home – you can do this training at someone else’s home, in a church, in a library, in a coffee shop or even on a bus!!! Wherever and whenever suits you best. The training doesn’t have to be done in one sitting – you can do it in bite sized chunks, when and where it suits you! At the end of the training there is a short quiz and then you are asked to enter you details. That’s it!! You then send a message off to Church House via the press of a button and you will then receive your very own certificate and the records updated that you have completed your training.
It’s really easy.
All you need to do is to select from one of the options below. There are 3 to choose from – the first two are in relation to what sort of device you are using. The third option is a narrated version where there is no need to read the training – you can just sit back and let someone read it to you. All three work in the same way and have the same conclusion at the end. So, all you need to do is to select which option suits you best, move your cursor over the blue coloured link, press the CTRL button your keyboard (which is usually at the bottom left) and press the button on your mouse. Just complete the training in your own time and wherever you want. All I would suggest that if you are using the narrated option and you are in a public place you may want to use some earphones!!
So here are the links :–
Foundation Course for a Laptop or Desktop Computer Safeguarding Foundation E-Course (canva.com)
Foundation Course for a phone or tablet Safeguarding Foundation E-Course for phone and tablet (canva.com)
Narrated version of the Foundation Course with voice over for each slide Safeguarding Foundation E-Course narrated version (canva.com)
If there are any issues in relation to the above or you have any questions, then this particular area of safeguarding training is being overseen by Paula Kitson, the synod safeguarding support officer. Paula can be contacted on her email if you have any concerns or queries relating to the e-learning package. Paula’s email address is safeguardingsupport@urcyorkshirenorthern.org.uk

Autumn Synod Meeting - Part 2 - Online
2022-10-13 19:00 - 21:00 | Online!
This event will be populated with more information later down the line. But, for now, please save the date!

Autumn Synod Meeting - Part 1 at Bilton Grange URC, Harrogate
2022-10-08 | TBC

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

Ministry Enquirers' Event
2022-10-01 10:00 - 13:00
What is God asking of YOU?
Saturday 1st October 2022
10am-1pm at URC Church House
Register your interest with ministries@urc.org.uk
See flier for more details

The Yorkshire Synod Youth Residential
2022-09-30 - 2022-10-02 | 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/fuTSHMdYYWF8nBMt8

Hybrid Church Meet-up
2022-09-07 19:30 - 21:00 | Online!

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
