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News Briefing No. 172 – 16th April 2026

Welcome to the latest edition of the Yorkshire Synod news briefing of 2026. 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 - from Pixabay by AchiR

Easter Weekend with Churches Together in Wyke

Members of Westfield URC, along with Churches Together in Wyke had a great weekend of celebrating the Good News of Easter, reaching out into their community. Firstly, Churches Together joined in for a Good Friday walk of witness and outside service. They also...

Easter Edition – News Briefing No. 171 – 2nd April 2026

Welcome to the Easter edition of the Yorkshire Synod news briefing of 2026. 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 - from Pixabay by geralt

The Moderator’s Easter Message

Dear friends, I send you my greetings as we immerse ourselves in the many and various services and activities of this Holy Week and Easter. As we journey together through this season - against a background of war - we are reminded that the risen Christ comes among us...

Yorkshire Synod’s BIG DAY OUT

All are welcome to our BIG DAY OUT at The Yorkshire Sculpture Park on Saturday 16th May from 10.30am onwards. There will be a wide choice of activities to suit all ages including: Games, Crafts, Praise in the Park, Prayer Walks, Bible Study, a lunchtime performance of...

URC Yorkshire Communications Survey

An area where Synod would love to hear from you is how Synod communicates with you. Communication is always a two-way process and to find out more as to how you would like to hear from Synod, and perhaps how you would like to be able to contact Synod, Daniel Raddings...

News Briefing No. 170 – 19th March 2026

Synod Meeting at West Park URC, Harrogate

The Yorkshire Synod met in Harrogate on Saturday 14th March for its Spring 2026 meeting and couldn’t have asked for a much warmer welcoming than the hosts, West Park URC, offered. Just over 80 people from over half the churches in Synod filled the room to learn,...

Andrew’s amazing photos unveiled at Bridge Church, Otley

Jun 18, 2024 | Good News Stories, Latest News

The Bridge Church, Otley has unveiled an exhibition of photographs by one of their church members, Andrew Jackson. Andrew has been attending the Bridge Church since his birth and became a church member in December 2018. He is now 34, and has Downs Syndrome. Since his...

News Briefing No. 131 – 13th June 2024

Jun 13, 2024 | Good News Stories, Latest News

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

Caroline volunteering as a Police Chaplain

Jun 11, 2024 | Good News Stories, Latest News

The Synod is pleased to report that Mrs Caroline Pathak, a Lay Preacher in Yorkshire Synod and also Mission Enabler at Longcauseway Church in Dewsbury, is volunteering as a Police Chaplain in West Yorkshire. Caroline says "It's a great privilege to come alongside...

Finance Officer vacancy at St Andrew’s Roundhay

May 29, 2024 | Latest News, Uncategorized

St Andrew's Roundhay URC, are looking to employ a part-time Finance Officer. See flier for details and for further information/application form please contact Bronwen Robinson.

News Briefing No. 130 – 23rd May 2024

May 23, 2024 | Good News Stories, Latest News

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

Synod Forum at St Andrew’s URC, Scarborough

May 16, 2024 | Good News Stories, Latest News

The first of this year's Synod Forums took place on Saturday 11th May at St St Andrew's URC, Scarborough. Around 25 people attended representing 6 churches and reported as a good event. The theme is based around Paul's first letter to the Corinthians with small group...