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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...

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...

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...