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First-time Holiday Club Success for 2 Churches

Sam Thompson leads the children and family work at Christchurch in Stocksbridge (joined with the Christian Centre) and West Melton URC in Wath-upon-Dearne. This summer the churches both opened their doors for the first time to welcome children and families for holiday...
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Finding hope for our planet

This autumn our 'Green Apostles' group are leading a day of activities and reflection for anyone who is interested in the climate and the environmental issues that are facing us all as individuals and churches. Come and join us at St Columba's URC in Leeds, 10am - 3pm...
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News Briefing No. 179 – 30th July 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. Pdf Document 20260730 The Briefing 30th July 2026 Word Document 20260730 The Briefing 30th July 2026...
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News Briefing No. 178 – 16th July 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 - Summer Party - Pixabay by...
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News Briefing No. 177 – 2nd July 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. 20260702 The Briefing 2nd July 2026. 20260702 The Briefing 2nd July 2026     Cover Image -...
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A Star In The East

Although Katie officially joined us in early May, we're delighted to give her a proper welcome as the Synod's new Wilderness Worker. Based with the Hull Team churches, Katie will be working with children, young people and families across our three congregations,...
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‘Values are like fingerprints. Nobodies are the same but you leave them all over everything you do.’ Elvis Presley

The 24-hour retreat at Ampleforth Abbey provided a focused period of rest, reflection, and renewal within a monastic setting. The Benedictine community is known for welcoming guests for prayer and reflection as part of its tradition of hospitality grounded in the rule...
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Hornsea URC Celebrates Lundie Memorial Award Winner

On Sunday 21st July, I was thrilled to be invited to Hornsea URC to present the Lundie Award to local teenager, Olivia, in a joyful and emotive worship service. Olivia is a long-standing member of the church Pilots group and following her Master Mariners Award she is...
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The Moderator’s Easter Message

The Moderator’s Easter Message

Apr 1, 2026 | ,

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...

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Yorkshire Synod’s BIG DAY OUT

Yorkshire Synod’s BIG DAY OUT

Mar 25, 2026 | , ,

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...

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URC Yorkshire Communications Survey

URC Yorkshire Communications Survey

Mar 19, 2026 |

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...

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