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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...

Ah, the Yorkshire Young Adults Weekend Away

Aug 18, 2022 | Children and Youth, Latest News

Ah, the Yorkshire URC Young Adults weekend away. Back again after Corona, the weekend gives us "youths" space to rest, relax, and, most importantly, reinvigorate our faith through worship, study, and discussion. Over the weekend we focused on Romans 12; Paul's bit...

Ordination Livestream coming up! – Dr Nicola Anne Robinson

Aug 10, 2022 | Latest News

Yorkshire Synod is pleased to continue its commitment to digital and accessibility by livestreaming the Ordination and Induction of Dr Nicola Anne Robinson (she/her), to the Ministry of Word and Sacraments, into the Leeds United Reformed Church (URC) Partnership. Dr...

News Briefing No. 89 – 4th August 2022

Aug 4, 2022 | Good News Stories, Latest News

Here is the latest Yorkshire Synod news briefing. News Briefing - 4th August (word document) News Briefing - 4th 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...

No beach holiday ….no problem!

Aug 4, 2022 | Children and Youth, Good News Stories, Latest News, Mission Blogs

There's a famous seaside place called Kirkheaton, That's noted for fresh air and fun I know that Kirkheaton is as nearly as far from the seaside as you can get around here, but there is plenty of fresh air and fun there. As the six week summer school holiday drew...

FORUM for Youth went Paddle Boarding

Aug 3, 2022 | Children and Youth, Latest News

Just before the school term finished a group of young people met together. We only had 4 short hours together, but in those 4 hours we played, we prayed and we shared with one another. On Saturday 16 July, young people from Bradford, Rotherham and Sheffield met at...

Scarecrows make their presence felt in Otley

Jul 28, 2022 | Good News Stories, Latest News

Fifteen or so scarecrows have taken up residence on the Bridge Church (Otley) lawn – all made by members and friends of the church. 'They certainly seem to have caught the imagination of young and old alike, and streams of people have been coming into the church...