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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...

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...

News Briefing No. 164 – 27th November 2025

Please see the latest copy of Yorkshire Synod news briefing. 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 cover image Pixabay by digitalmeta555

A Prayer for our fragile World

The Synod's Green Apostle Group met last week and their conversations included the recent COP 30 climate crisis gathering. Here is their prayer: Creative, living God, we pray for hope and courage in the face of the climate crisis. May we move away from apathy and...

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,...

Yorkshire Ministers retreat to Wydale Hall

Revd Simon Cross, Minister for the Hull Area churches, was one of our serving ministers to gather with others at Wydale Hall for their annual autumn 24hour retreat. This is his reflection of their time together: "The autumn ministers’ gathering at Wydale Hall, this...

Children and Youth Workers enjoy a well-earned retreat

At the end of September, a group of people from across Yorkshire Synod who minister to children and young people in our churches, enjoyed a retreat at The Art House in Wakefield, led by Jon Steel. Megan Tillbrook and Tony Harris, collaborated the retreat and here is...

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;...

Welcome to Revd Johnny O’Hanlon

Oct 27, 2025 | Good News Stories, Latest News

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...

News Briefing No. 162 – 23rd October 2025

Oct 23, 2025 | Good News Stories, Latest News

Don’t forget your Family Advent Packs

Oct 23, 2025 | Latest News, Mission News

Advent is just around the corner! Have you thought about how we can encourage conversations about this special season at home, as well as in church? The URC Family Advent Packs are created and designed by the URC CYDO+ and URC Communications team and make a great gift...

The Gospel of Mark

Oct 16, 2025 | Latest News, Mission News

Stag Community Church, Wickersley Road, Rotherham, S60 4JN are hosting The Gospel of Mark on Friday 7th November at 7.30pm. Free entry. No tickets required. All are welcome!

News Briefing No. 161 – 2nd October 2025

Oct 2, 2025 | Good News Stories, Latest News

Samantha Inducted into SPACE!

Oct 1, 2025 | Good News Stories, Latest News

On Saturday 30th August, Rev Samantha Sheehan was Inducted and warmly welcomed to the Spen and Calderdale Enterprise (SPACE) Group of Churches. Also attending the gathering were Samantha's family and friends, as well as members of Synod, local clergy, and the Mayor of...