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News Briefing No. 181 – 17th September 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

Order your URC Family Advent Packs Today.

What if every family connected to your church had a simple, meaningful way to journey through Advent together? The URC Family Advent Resource is designed to help families to explore the Christmas story in their own homes, creating special moments together throughout...

News Briefing No. 180 – 3rd September 2026

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...

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...

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...

News Briefing No. 178 – 16th July 2026

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 -...

News Briefing No. 99 – 5th January 2023

Jan 5, 2023 | Good News Stories, Latest News

Here is the first Yorkshire Synod news briefing of 2023. 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 sign up! Don't forget...

Stainbeck URC looking to THRIVE in 2023

Jan 4, 2023 | Children and Youth, Good News Stories, Latest News, Mission Blogs, Uncategorized

As the year came to a close, the THRIVE partnership in Stainbeck, Leeds had much to celebrate about where they have got to and are also looking forward to where 2023 will take them! They have had a focused season of fund-raising, which has met with such success that...

100 up for Bingley URC

Jan 3, 2023 | Good News Stories, Latest News, Uncategorized

While the United Reformed Church was celebrating its 50th Anniversary in 2022, Bingley URC had a milestone event of its own when it held the 100th bi-monthly Coffee Morning since these began in 2001. Covering a wide selection of charities (local, national and...

News Briefing No. 98 – 15th December 2022

Dec 15, 2022 | Good News Stories, Latest News

Here is the last Yorkshire Synod news briefing of 2022. 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 sign up! Don't forget to...

Warm space for Westfield Wyke Christmas toys and hamper distribution

Dec 14, 2022 | Good News Stories, Latest News, Mission News, Uncategorized

Between 4th and 10th December Westfield URC Wyke, hosted a special week when parents referred to the Wyke foodbank were given appointments to choose 2 main presents and 3 stocking fillers per child. 168 children benefitted from this offer. A warm space, warm drinks,...

Shiregreen on the map

Dec 12, 2022 | Good News Stories, Latest News

A snapshot of the work at Shiregreen URC, Sheffield, as they were emerging from lockdown and responding to the needs of the elderly in their community as well as creating safe space for mums with babies denied of ‘normal’ social contact. Jean, one of the members...