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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

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...

News Briefing No. 179 – 30th July 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. Pdf Document 20260730 The Briefing 30th July 2026 Word Document 20260730 The Briefing 30th July 2026...

News Briefing No. 178 – 16th July 2026

News Briefing No. 177 – 2nd July 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. 20260702 The Briefing 2nd July 2026. 20260702 The Briefing 2nd July 2026 Cover Image -...

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...

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...