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News Briefing No. 173 – 30th 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 Yeşilelma...

2026 Synod Forums Coming Soon!

This is a reminder that the first of three Synod Forums for 2026 is coming up very soon on: Saturday 9th May at Pudsey United Reformed Church, LS28 8PN. followed by: Saturday 30th May at Portholme Local Ecumenical Partnership, Selby, YO8 4QH. The Forums are...

News Briefing No. 172 – 16th April 2026

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...

Herringthorpe URC – Prayer Weekend Away

Jul 10, 2023 | Good News Stories, Latest News

From 23-25 June, 38 members and friends from Herringthorpe URC, Rotherham, gathered at The Hayes Conference Centre in Swanwick, Derbyshire, for their Church Away Weekend. Rev Matt Stone, Minister, relays what they did, "We started on Friday evening with dinner and an...

News Briefing No. 111 – 6th July 2023

Jul 6, 2023 | Good News Stories, Latest News

Find out what's happening here in Yorkshire and beyond in this latest edition of our Synod news briefing. Word document pdf document Cover photo from Pixabay

Commissioning Service at Cottingham Zion & Newland URC

Jul 4, 2023 | Good News Stories, Latest News

On Sunday 2nd July, during the morning service at Cottingham Zion & Newland URC, Hull, Liz Green was commissioned as a locally recognised worship leader. Liz shared how she had come to faith and thanked the congregation and representatives for their support...

Well done and thank you David!

Jul 3, 2023 | Good News Stories, Latest News

At their service on Sunday 2nd July, St Andrew’s Roundhay United Reformed Church gave thanks to Mr David Figures, a dedicated member who has given 60 years of service to the church. David was firstly a Deacon at Roundhay Congregational Church, and then an elder when...

PRIDE PRAISE at Skipton

Jun 28, 2023 | Good News Stories, Latest News, Uncategorized

Over the weekend of 7-9th of July it is Skipton Pride which celebrates and stands alongside members of the LGBTQI+ Community. Members of Trinity and St Andrew’s (soon to be one church -Trinity St Andrew’s) are getting involved in 2 ways. • Hosting a community...