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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...

High Five Heroes in Leeds

Nov 17, 2022 | Children and Youth, Latest News

Our holiday club was 3 mornings and was called 'High Five Heroes', with a superhero theme. The truth we explored at High Five Heroes is that Jesus is a hero because he welcomes everyone, no matter who they were. We can be heroes too by doing the same - if we trust in...

News Briefing No. 96 – 17th November 2022

Nov 17, 2022 | Good News Stories, Latest News

Here is the latest Yorkshire Synod news briefing No 96 - 17th November 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...

New Members at Brackenhall URC!

Nov 15, 2022 | Good News Stories, Latest News

Sunday was an exciting day in Huddersfield for the small congregation at Brackenhall URC as new members Val and Don Weynberg received their membership certificates from minister Rev Sarah Fitton and church secretary, Margaret Lees. Good news indeed and welcome to Val...

Uniform Swap at United Church Marsden

Nov 14, 2022 | Good News Stories, Latest News

Where it began……. During the final academic term of 2021, I realised that there was a great need within the village for a central place where people can pass on uniform that their children may have grown out of and pick up more. The initial thought behind this...

Moderator visit to Heywood Chapel, Northowram

Nov 9, 2022 | Good News Stories, Latest News

The congregation at Heywood URC, Northowram welcomed Yorkshire Moderator, Rev Jamie Kissack, to lead their Communion Service on Sunday 6th November, where he talked about Blind Bartimaeus on the theme of "What do you want me to do for you?" - the question that Jesus...

News Briefing No. 95 – 3rd November 2022

Nov 3, 2022 | Good News Stories, Latest News

Here is the latest Yorkshire Synod news briefing. Clerk's Briefing No 95, 3rd November 2022 20221103 Briefing 3rd November 2022 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...