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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...

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Apr 20, 2023 | Children and Youth, Latest News

The Yorkshire Synod has been pioneering a project with 18-25s for the past couple of years, having called a minister, the Revd. Samantha Sheehan, to this project, alongside a role at the University Chaplaincy in Leeds. Samantha would love to remind synod that the...

Synod Forum Launches!

Apr 20, 2023 | Latest News

In these challenging times it is more important than ever to support each other, and to do so with the bible at the heart of our conversation. Only a few of us have the opportunity to gather in our twice-yearly Synod meetings so we are creating a new opportunity to...

News Briefing No. 106 – 20th April 2023

Apr 20, 2023 | Good News Stories, Latest News

Here is the latest edition of the Yorkshire Synod news briefing - number 106. Clerk's Briefing No 106, 20th April 2023 20230420 Briefing 20th April 2023 Cover photo from Pixabay

Saltaire URC to celebrate WORLD HERITAGE DAY

Apr 11, 2023 | Good News Stories, Latest News, Property, Uncategorized, Worship

The village of Saltaire is celebrating World Heritage Day on Saturday 22 April 2023, mainly in Roberts Park, from 10am to 10pm. This family event will include guided walks, Heritage stalls, rides, live music and entertainment at the bandstand. The event will end with...

News Briefing No. 105 – 6th April 2023

Apr 6, 2023 | Good News Stories, Latest News

Here is the latest edition of the Yorkshire Synod news briefing - number 105. Word document pdf document May we take this opportunity to wish you a Happy and Blessed Easter. Cover photo from Pixabay

News Briefing No. 104 – 23rd March 2023

Mar 23, 2023 | Good News Stories, Latest News

Here is the latest edition of the Yorkshire Synod news briefing - number 104. Word document pdf document Just a reminder that all of the information in the briefing is being distributed by our weekly mailing. Scroll down to the bottom of any of our website pages to...