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News Briefing No. 169 – 5th March 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

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

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 - Pixabay

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...

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Yorkshire Ministers retreat to Wydale Hall

Yorkshire Ministers retreat to Wydale Hall

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...

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Welcome to Revd Johnny O’Hanlon

Welcome to Revd Johnny O’Hanlon

On Saturday 4th October, The Sheffield Partnership welcomed Revd Johnny O’Hanlon, at his Induction service at Central URC, Sheffield. The church was packed with those from the Sheffield area, from Synod and from further afield for a great time of celebration. Johnny...

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