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Christmas Message from the Moderator

Dear Friends Across the family of churches which we call ‘The Yorkshire Synod’, many people will have entered our buildings and shared in events out in our communities. Amongst them there will have been regular worshippers, old friends and passing strangers. I...

News Briefing No. 144 – 19th December 2024

Welcome to 2024's last edition of the Synod news briefing. Click either of the links below to read what is happening in Yorkshire and beyond. Word document pdf document Cover photo from Pixabay

Stainbeck URC – A Story Worth Sharing!

Rev’d Angela Hughes has been in touch with an incredible tale of mission, partnership and invitation from the church at Stainbeck. This is what she said.............. "The land at the edge of Stainbeck’s car park and round the back of the church buildings is...

If Food Be the Gift of Love…Serve On!

‘Wayfarer is an initiative of Emmanuel St John’s church in Scarborough, aimed at taking the church out into the community. After starting small as a winter Warm Space, it has grown into an important part of the church’s – and the community’s – life’ Dr Lesley Coote,...

A month of celebrations at Hornsea URC

Independent Christians, as they were known then, from Fish Street Congregational Church, in Hull. Their mission? To bring the Gospel to ‘the dark villages of Holderness’ and they arrived in Hornsea in 1738. The Revd George Lambert found the support of a local man,...

News Briefing No. 143 – 5th December 2024

Welcome to 2024's penultimate edition of the Synod news briefing. Click either of the links below to read what is happening in Yorkshire and beyond. Word document pdf document Cover photo from Pixabay

News Briefing No. 142 – 21st November 2024

Here is the latest edition of the Synod news briefing. Click either of the links below to read what is happening in Yorkshire and beyond. Word document pdf document Cover photo from Pixabay

News Briefing No. 141 – 7th November 2024

Here is the latest edition of the Synod news briefing. Click either of the links below to read what is happening in Yorkshire and beyond. Word document pdf document Cover photo from Pixabay

News Briefing No. 109 – 8th June 2023

Jun 8, 2023 | Good News Stories, Latest News

Here is the latest edition of the Yorkshire Synod news briefing - number 109. Word document pdf document Cover photo from Pixabay

Fabulous Brass Band Concert at Norristhorpe URC

May 25, 2023 | Good News Stories, Latest News

On Saturday 20th May, 70 people attended a Concert at Norristhorpe URC by The Clifton and Lightcliffe ‘B’ Brass Band. Those attending were entertained through a varied programme of music to appeal to a wide range of taste. Rev Chris Wood, retired minister and...

News Briefing No. 108 – 18th May 2023

May 18, 2023 | Good News Stories, Latest News

Here is the latest edition of the Yorkshire Synod news briefing - number 108. Word document pdf document Cover photo from Pixabay

All-abilities gathering about your online presence!

May 15, 2023 | Uncategorized

Not sure where to begin? Now you do! Yorkshire Synod is pleased to be running, in June, a session to help you start thinking, or dig deeper into your online presence. As churches, our online presence has become more significant, more visible, over the past 3 years,...

Fantastic Internship Opportunity

May 10, 2023 | Children and Youth, Latest News

Are you passionate about communicating with young people and young adults? URC Youth is an organisation for all young people aged 11- 25 with a connection to the United Reformed Church. URC Youth elect a Youth Executive each year to run an annual Youth Assembly, to be...

Synod Forum – Meeting Dates

May 9, 2023 | Good News Stories, Latest News

In these challenging times it is more important than ever to support each other, and to do so with the bible at the heart of our conversation. Only a few of us have the opportunity to gather in our twice-yearly Synod meetings so we are creating a new opportunity to...