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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...

News Briefing – 23rd June 2022

Jun 23, 2022 | Good News Stories, Latest News

Here is the latest Yorkshire Synod news briefing. News Briefing - 23rd June (word document) News Briefing - 23rd June (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 our...

Synod Big Day Out approaches!

Jun 22, 2022 | Children and Youth, Latest News

We look forward to welcoming you to the BIG Day Out at Lightwater Valley on Saturday 17th September. If you are still to book, what are you waiting for? Put up the posters and begin inviting people for what we can promise you will be a day of community and communion,...

DARE to be bold?

Jun 21, 2022 | Good News Stories, Latest News

On Sunday 19th June, Darwen Asylum seekers and Refugee Enterprise (DARE) crossed the border to Yorkshire to spend a day at St Andrew's (Methodist/URC), Skipton, including morning worship, Messy Church and a picnic on the front lawn! Fittingly taking place at the start...

Teas on the Lawn are back!

Jun 21, 2022 | Good News Stories, Latest News, Uncategorized

On Saturday 18th June, it was Otley Carnival Day and after a two year absence (as a result of the pandemic) the Bridge Church, Otley’s famous 'Teas on the Lawn' were back with a bang! Church members served refreshments and light lunches for those gathering to watch...

What is a ‘Fresh Expression’ or ‘Pioneer Mission’?

Jun 17, 2022 | Latest News, Mission Blogs, Mission News, Uncategorized

Have you heard the phrases 'Fresh Expression of Church' or 'Pioneer Mission' and wondered what they meant? Have you ever wondered how church could be different to how it usually is? Or have you thought 'The people I know just wouldn't really feel comfortable with the...

News on St Cuthbert’s Centre, Holy Island

Jun 16, 2022 | Latest News, Uncategorized

If you have visited Northumberland you may have crossed the causeway to the beautiful island of Lindisfarne or Holy Island as it is often called. The St Cuthbert's Centre belongs to the United Reformed Church and is set in the heart of the village and open for...