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News Briefing No. 184 – 5th November 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      

News Briefing No. 183 – 15th October 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      

News Briefing No. 182 – 1st October 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      

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

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 - Sunflower - Pixabay by...

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...

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Caroline is Commissioned

Caroline is Commissioned

On Sunday 27th November, Mrs Caroline Pathak was commissioned as an Assembly Accredited Lay Preacher at her home church of Longcauseway United, Dewsbury.  Deacon Al Henry was leading the service and Kath Lonsdale commissioned Caroline. Caroline gives a brief account...

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2024 Prayer Handbook – Full to the Brim

2024 Prayer Handbook – Full to the Brim

Your prayers for the 2024 Prayer Handbook, with the theme Full to the Brim, are now invited, but don't delay as the deadline in 24 February 2023! For more details, see the link below: https://urc.org.uk/your-faith/prayer-and-worship/urc-prayer-handbook/

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Warm Space in Idle

Warm Space in Idle

Idle Upper Chapel has registered with Bradford Metropolitan District Council as a Warm Space. This will commence on Thursday 24th from 10.00am as an extension to their usual coffee morning. All are welcome to join in to be part of this welcoming church which is...

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High Five Heroes in Leeds

High Five Heroes in Leeds

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...

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