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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

News Briefing No. 182 – 1st October 2026

News Briefing No. 181 – 17th September 2026

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...

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...

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...