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News Briefing No. 168 – 12th February 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 - Puddles - Unsplash by Rupert...

Withernsea URC – A small church doing great things!

Debra Milnes, the Church Secretary at Withernsea URC contacted us recently with a report of what they are doing in their community. Withernsea is a small place right on the edge of Yorkshire Synod and its great to share their news of how a small church can have a big...

News Briefing No. 167 – 29th January 2026

World Day of Prayer

World Day of Prayer - "I will give you rest, come" Friday 6th March This year material is prepared by Christian women from Nigeria. Westfield URC, Wyke and Moldgreen URC, Huddersfield are both hosting services this year. Look out for a service near you, or let us know...

Lay Preachers’ and Worship Leaders’ Weekend Conference

"Choosing and Using the Psalms in Worship" Friday 17th - Sunday 19th July 2026 at Wydale Hall, Brompton by Sawdon, Scarborough We are very pleased that Dr Alison Gray of Westminster College will be our main speaker at this conference See flier for details...

News Briefing No. 166 – 15th January 2026

Welcome to the first 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 - Pixabay

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...

Children’s work blossoming at the Bridge Church

Dec 4, 2025 | Good News Stories, Latest News

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

Dec 2, 2025 | Good News Stories, Latest News

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

Nov 27, 2025 | Good News Stories, Latest News

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

Nov 25, 2025 | Eco Green, Latest News

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

Nov 24, 2025 | Good News Stories, Latest News

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

Nov 24, 2025 | Latest News

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...