URC Yorkshire Synod

Talking Climate Justice Tour: Leeds
2022-11-17 19:30 - 21:30 (Europe/London) | 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
download flier

Financial Resources Committee
2022-11-15 10:00 - 12:00, 2022-07-19 10:00 - 12:00 | Hybrid

Property Committee
2022-11-09 10:00 - 12:00, 2022-07-13 10:00 - 12:00 | Online!

CYP Committee Meeting
2022-11-03 14:00 - 16:00, 2022-06-09 10:00 - 12:00 | Online!

Listed Buildings Advisory Committee
2022-11-03 10:00 - 12:00, 2022-07-07 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

Synod Council
2022-09-14 18:30 - 20:30, 2022-05-30 18:30 - 20:30 | Hybrid

Ministries Committee
2022-09-13 19:00 - 21:00 | Hybrid

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

Let's Celebrate!
2022-07-18 19:30 - 20:45 | Online!
An online fringe event for everyone following General Assembly. Join us for an evening of celebration as we share what has been happening and what is coming next in the world of URC Children’s and Youth Work.

Appreciative Conversations
2022-07-16 10:00 - 16:00 | Somerset House, St Paul's Street, Morley, West Yorkshire, LS27 9EP, United Kingdom
We all know it’s good to talk but it’s even better when we feel listened to and heard.
This free one-day workshop is about how, in all our conversations – in church, at work or with family, friends or neighbours –
we can ensure all parties know they’ve been heard.
Come and join us if you want to make your conversations more effective and enjoyable or you just want to be re-energised and resourced!
Saturday 16th July 2022 – 10am – 4pm at Yorkshire Synod Office
Led by Emmanuelle Bastide-Wilson & Jenny Poulter
Refreshments & lunch will be provided and travel expenses can be claimed

Cover image by Siggy Parratt-Halbert www.stinkingweasel.co.uk

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.

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.

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

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.

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

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
