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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;...

News Briefing No. 160 – 17th September 2025

Sep 17, 2025 | Good News Stories, Latest News

Here is 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 Unsplash by Rupert Britton

Holiday Fun in the Huddersfield Pastorate

Sep 8, 2025 | Good News Stories, Latest News

The two churches in the Huddersfield pastorate have had a busy August running holiday activities for families. Each church hosted one afternoon a week. The sessions started with lunch for all, followed by board games and craft activities. 26 families participated,...

All are welcome at Toll Gavel United, Beverley

Sep 4, 2025 | Good News Stories, Latest News

Toll Gavel United Church, Beverley is "where its at", especially on a Monday. Want to find out more, read on..... Messy Mondays is a weekly playgroup run in term time for babies and pre-school children. It is an outreach group supported by Church volunteers and staff...

News Briefing No. 159 – 4th September 2025

Sep 4, 2025 | Good News Stories, Latest News

Is God calling you?

Aug 26, 2025 | Good News Stories, Latest News

If you think God may be calling you to some kind of ministry and you would like to explore further, this event is for you. On 4th October there will be an online event from 9.30am-12.30pm. See flier for further details or contact ministries@urc.org.uk for a link.