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News Briefing No. 178 – 16th 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. The News Briefing - Word doc The News Briefing - Pdf doc Cover Image - Summer Party - Pixabay by...

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 -...

A Star In The East

Although Katie officially joined us in early May, we're delighted to give her a proper welcome as the Synod's new Wilderness Worker. Based with the Hull Team churches, Katie will be working with children, young people and families across our three congregations,...

‘Values are like fingerprints. Nobodies are the same but you leave them all over everything you do.’ Elvis Presley

The 24-hour retreat at Ampleforth Abbey provided a focused period of rest, reflection, and renewal within a monastic setting. The Benedictine community is known for welcoming guests for prayer and reflection as part of its tradition of hospitality grounded in the rule...

Hornsea URC Celebrates Lundie Memorial Award Winner

On Sunday 21st July, I was thrilled to be invited to Hornsea URC to present the Lundie Award to local teenager, Olivia, in a joyful and emotive worship service. Olivia is a long-standing member of the church Pilots group and following her Master Mariners Award she is...

News Briefing No. 176 – 18th June 2026

News Briefing No. 175 – 4th June 2026

News Briefing No. 174 – 14th May 2026

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...

News Briefing – 9th June 2022

Jun 9, 2022 | Good News Stories, Latest News

Here is the latest Yorkshire Synod news briefing. News Briefing - 9th June (word document) News Briefing - 9th 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...

Let’s Celebrate Children’s and Youth Work!

Jun 8, 2022 | Children and Youth, Latest News

URC Children’s and Youth Work Committee invite you to: Let’s Celebrate An online fringe event for everyone following General Assembly. Join us for an evening of celebration as we share what has been happening and what is coming next in the world of URC Children’s and...

Young Adults Yorkshire Coffee Mornings

Jun 1, 2022 | Children and Youth, Latest News

It all started just before lockdown in 2020. A group of young adults from across the Yorkshire Synod met in Huddersfield to drink coffee (or tea, or hot chocolate), to build friendships and to read the Bible together. Throughout lockdown, we met for a time using zoom...

New members at Idle Upper Chapel

Jun 1, 2022 | Good News Stories, Latest News

We are pleased to share this exciting news from Susan Carter, Church Elder at Idle: "On Sunday 29th May, we received nine members of our church family into formal membership. They had previously worshipped at Wrose Methodist Church which unfortunately closed last...