Latest News
The beating heart of the synod
Latest from Facebook
Lay Preachers’ Weekend Retreat – Wydale Hall
Once again, In July, our Lay Preachers were invited to a weekend retreat at Wydale Hall, situated in beautiful grounds on the edge of the North York Moors. This year the theme was entitled “Hope in a Troubled World” and the main speaker was Hannah Fytche, Associate...
Skipton does Pride
For the third year, Trinity St Andrew's Church in Skipton has been involved in Pride, but this year’s involvement was bigger and better. Judy Rogers, Church Elders, gives an account of the day: Four years ago Pride first came to Skipton. Initially the celebrations...
Baptism Celebrations at Stag Community Church, Herringthorpe
There were great celebrations at Stag Community Church (Herringthorpe URC) on Sunday 3rd August, as the church had the joy of seeing 4 full-immersion baptisms, outside, at their Cafe-style Celebration Sunday service. The church also had 2 people reaffirming their...
WANTED: “Billy the Pug’s” Owner
We are pleased to announce that "Billy the Pug" is the winner of our URC Children's Yorkshire Synod Mascot Competition! Billy will make his debut at the Synod Meeting on 11th October at St Andrew's Roundhay. However, he would really like his owner and creator to be...
News Briefing No. 157 – 24th July 2025
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 Pixabay
Trinity Rawdon’s annual pilgrimage to Buckstone Rock
Monica Leyburn, Church Secretary at Trinity (UM) Church, Rawdon, shared their story and the significance of their annual pilgrimage to Buckstone Rock: "During the early 18th century, when non-conformist religious practices were illegal, secret Baptist services were...
Wanting specific?
We filter our news by categories so that you get news tailored to you! If you’re looking for a specific category, have a look below: