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Mission & Care Group Christmas Lunch
The Harrogate/Knaresborough Area Mission and Care Group, had their Christmas lunch recently at the Old Swan, Harrogate, and sent in a photo of the festivities! Rev Helga Cornell, retired minister said the image shows the result of a party game called The Best Dressed Wise Man. Each table had to…
Children’s work blossoming at the Bridge Church
We are so pleased to share some amazing news from the Bridge Church in Otley, West Yorkshire, where their work amongst children is showing real signs of bearing fruit…. On Saturday 29th November the church broke all its previous records when about 85 children from around 50 families attended their…
Lights Night at Hornsea URC
On the evening of Saturday 29th November, Hornsea URC was central to the town’s switching on of their Christmas Lights. This annual event is now one of Hornsea’s big events and as usual Hornsea URC opened the church up for teas, coffees and other refreshments. They also had a craft…
News Briefing No. 164 – 27th November 2025
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Nurturing Creation: A Small Act with Growing Roots
The Synod’s Green Apostle Group, got in touch to let us know how Knottingley URC reached out to a project within their local community who endeavour to make a part of it beautiful for everyone who visits. Here is what they said: “As part of our ongoing Green Agenda, Knottingley…
Doves for Peace at Denholme Shared Church
Janice Le Blancq, Church Elder at Denholme Shared Church, told us what the church have been reflecting on recently, and we are also pleased to share with you: “Peace is a significant word in the Christian vocabulary. We refer to Jesus Christ as the Prince of Peace; we refer to…
News Briefing No. 163 – 13th November 2025
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Welcome to Revd Johnny O’Hanlon
On Saturday 4th October, The Sheffield Partnership welcomed Revd Johnny O’Hanlon, at his Induction service at Central URC, Sheffield. The church was packed with those from the Sheffield area, from Synod and from further afield for a great time of celebration. Johnny shares some thoughts following his induction service, marking…
News Briefing No. 162 – 23rd October 2025
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News Briefing No. 161 – 2nd October 2025
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