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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...

News Briefing No. 92 – 22nd September 2022

Sep 22, 2022 | Good News Stories, Latest News

Here is the latest Yorkshire Synod news briefing. News Briefing - 22nd September (word document) News Briefing - 22nd September (pdf) Just a reminder that all of the information in the briefing is being distributed by our weekly mailing. Scroll down to the bottom of...

Jubilee events postponed due to rail strike

Sep 22, 2022 | Latest News

Last week, the URC heard about the revised dates for the rail strikes on October 1 and 5, news that was confirmed yesterday (20 September 2022). Many meetings and conversations have taken place, and we’ve decided, with the heaviest of hearts, that the best option is...

St Andrew’s Skipton to show Queen’s Funeral

Sep 15, 2022 | Good News Stories, Latest News, Mission News, Worship

On Monday 19th of September, St Andrew’s Church Skipton will be opening their church hall from 10 am for anyone who wishes to gather and watch the Queen’s Funeral in fellowship with other people. Drinks will be served before the funeral starts and space will be...

Yorkshire Synod Churches Open Doors

Sep 9, 2022 | Good News Stories, Latest News, Mission News, Uncategorized

In response to the passing of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, the following Yorkshire Synod churches have open doors, offering a place of prayer, contemplation and reflection on her steadfast and faithful service to both God and to the nations for whom she was...

URC shares nations’ grief on the death of Queen Elizabeth II

Sep 8, 2022 | Latest News

The United Reformed Church in Yorkshire shares in the grief of the nations following the death of Her Majesty the Queen, Elizabeth II. Following the death of her father King George, Her Majesty succeeded the throne on 6 February 1952, but was officially crowned in...

News Briefing No. 91 – 8th September 2022

Sep 8, 2022 | Good News Stories, Latest News

Here is the latest Yorkshire Synod news briefing. It is a bit briefer than it has been, but that makes for much easier reading. There is still lots happening in the Synod, and if you have any news or events that are ripe for sharing, please let us know. Clerk's...