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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...

Saltaire URC update

Sep 7, 2022 | Good News Stories, Latest News, Uncategorized

As many of you will know, the church at Saltaire suffered severe damage in the two storms of February 2020. Since then work has been ongoing to the point that it is nearly finished. This was to coincide with the annual Music & Arts Festival In Bradford | Saltaire...

Yorkshire Synod Celebrates New Minister!

Sep 6, 2022 | Latest News

Friends from across Yorkshire Synod and beyond gathered at Christ Church Halton and online to celebrate the Ordination and Induction of Dr Nicola Anne Robinson. The service, led by the Revd. Jamie Kissack, Moderator of Yorkshire Synod, took place on Saturday 3rd...

Yorkshire Churches Day

Aug 31, 2022 | Uncategorized

Coming soon is the annual Yorkshire Churches Day and some of our United Reformed and partner churches are taking part including The Bridge Church in Otley, Trinity URC in Sheffield, Toll Gavel in Beverley and Cornerstone at Great Horton in Bradford. Cornerstone have...

News Briefing No. 90 – 25th August 2022

Aug 25, 2022 | Good News Stories, Latest News

Here is the latest Yorkshire Synod news briefing. News Briefing - 25th August (word document) News Briefing - 25th August (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 any of...

West Park URC Harrogate host a Gilbert & Sullivan service

Aug 24, 2022 | Good News Stories, Latest News, Worship

On August 14th at West Park URC in Harrogate, a service was held as part of the Gilbert & Sullivan Festival which is an annual event in the town. A congregation of over 100 came from across the country and an augmented choir was directed by West Park’s organist...

The Yorkshire Synod Youth Rep: What is it and could it be me?

Aug 18, 2022 | Children and Youth, Latest News

The Synod Youth Representative (SYR) is a key role in the life of the synod and it's ministry with children and young people. It is an exciting and rewarding post that with commitment and energy has the potential to make a huge difference. First and foremost the youth...