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Christmas Message from the Moderator

Dear Friends As I have been travelling around the Synod this Advent, I have been reflecting on the theme of ‘Pioneering’. This is, in part, because it is a ’hot topic’ within the United Reformed Church, especially in the light of the Church Life Review, and its...

Synod Team meet for Christmas lunch

On Tuesday 16th December, the Synod Team met up together and took a couple of hours out of their busy schedules for their annual Christmas lunch. The restaurant, Kasa Rosa, is only a short walk away from the office, so very easy to get there (and back) and the food is...

Christmas preparations at Norristhorpe URC

One of our SPACE (Spen and Calder Enterprise) churches has had a busy time getting ready for Christmas Celebration this month. Church Secretary, Janet McDonald writes to tell us that “The Hills of Norristhorpe were alive with Christmas music on Saturday 6th December...

“Breakfast with Santa” at Denhome Shared Church

On 6th December Denholme Shared Church were able to have 'Breakfast with Santa'. They were able to welcome 40 children to meet with Santa over tea and toast (and a bit of chocolate by the look of things). Over the last weekend and on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday...

Imogen – a Shining Star at Westfield URC!

We have received a great story from Westfield URC, Wyke, where Imogen (here pictured with Leilani), successfully applied for a Discipleship Development Small Grant to enable her to help with the Wyke Churches Together Christmas outreach. With the grant funding, Imogen...

News Briefing No. 165 – 17th December 2025

Here is the last edition of the Yorkshire Synod news briefing in 2025. Click either of the links to read what's happening in and around our Synod and beyond. The News Briefing - Word doc The News Briefing - Pdf doc May we take this opportunity to wish you every...

Sheffield welcomes new Children, Youth & Family Enabler

In mid-November, the Yorkshire Synod Children and Youth Team welcomed another member. Mell Cam is the newly appointed Children, Youth & Family Enabler and will work alongside the Sheffield Ministry Team. This is the second of four posts that the synod will be...

Award presentations at Zion URC, Cottingham

Megan Tillbrook, our Children and Young People Development Practitioner, tells of her recent visit to Zion URC, Cottingham to present 2 awards: "At the end of October, I travelled to Zion URC in Cottingham excited to present 2 group award certificates as part of the...

On the Death of His Holiness, Pope Francis

Apr 22, 2025 | Latest News

The United Reformed Church, with Christians everywhere, mourns the death of His Holiness Pope Francis, and extends its sympathy to Catholics who will grieve this loss most keenly. Jorge Mario Bergoglio was elected Pope in March 2013 taking office after the abdication...

The Moderator’s Easter Message

Apr 17, 2025 | Good News Stories, Latest News, Mission News

From ‘Hosanna’ to ‘Alleluia’, we join the voice of our heart to the universal song of the Christian church as we make the journey together through Holy Week to Easter. It is humbling to think of the countless ways in which we, the churches of the United Reformed...

Youth Forum discuss ‘How to be a Rebellious Church again.’

Apr 12, 2025 | Children and Youth

On Saturday 29th March a small group of young people from across the synod gathered to talk together about issues of faith, justice and inclusion. The day started with fun and games and then into the first session discussions. We were reminded of the rebellious nature...

News Briefing No. 151 – 10th April 2025

Apr 10, 2025 | Good News Stories, Latest News

Click either of the links below to read or download the latest Yorkshire Synod news briefing. The News Briefing 10th April 2025 - Word doc The News Briefing 10th April 2025 - Pdf doc Cover photo from Pixabay

News Briefing No. 150 – 28th March 2025

Mar 31, 2025 | Good News Stories, Latest News

Click either of the links below to "read all about it" in the latest Yorkshire Synod news briefing. The News Briefing 28th March 2025 - Word doc The News Briefing 28th March 2025 - Pdf doc Cover photo from Pixabay

BIG DAY OUT in 2025

Mar 19, 2025 | Latest News

The Yorkshire Synod BIG Day Out is upon us. We are so excited to gather on Saturday 17 May 2025 at the Yorkshire Sculpture Park to share friendship together. See links below for information: Invitation letter to churches Synod Mission Fund BIG DAY OUT transport grant...