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News Briefing No. 174 – 14th May 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 - Yorkshire Sculpture Park –...

News Briefing No. 173 – 30th April 2026

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...

Northowram Annual Scarecrow Festival

May 5, 2022 | Good News Stories, Latest News, Uncategorized

Visitors flocked to Northowram village just outside Halifax for their annual four day Scarecrow Festival which started on Saturday 30 April and concluded Monday 2 May. Chris Wood, recently appointed Synod Companion at Heywood URC, reports on the event... Churches,...

Worshipping Together : Apart – Sunday 8th May

May 5, 2022 | Latest News, Worship

'Worshipping Together : Apart' - by Rev Janine Atkinson for Sunday 8th May 8th May 2022 Worshipping Together - Apart - pdf 8th May 2022 Worshipping Together - Apart - word document cover image - Pixabay

Leeds Partnership Service to be livestreamed!

Apr 30, 2022 | Latest News

On Saturday 7th May at 2pm we will gather as the Yorkshire Synod of the United Reformed Church to celebrate and inaugurate the new Leeds Partnership. This will bring together leaders, communities and congregations to work closer together in their mission and ministry....

Worshipping Together : Apart – Sunday 1st May

Apr 28, 2022 | Latest News, Worship

'Worshipping Together : Apart' - by Rev Janine Atkinson for Sunday 1st May 1st May 2022 Worshipping Together - Apart - pdf 1st May 2022 Worshipping Together - Apart - word document cover image - Pixabay

News Briefing – 28th April 2022

Apr 28, 2022 | Good News Stories, Latest News

Here is the latest Yorkshire Synod news briefing. News Briefing - 28th April (word document) News Briefing - 28th April (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...

Mental Health + Christianity Conference Fast Approaching!

Apr 27, 2022 | Latest News

Yorkshire Synod is proud to be supporting the Mental Health and Christianity conference taking place on 14th May 2022 The conference, a first of its kind, will connect spirituality/faith with Mental Health. With valuable input from professionals, chaplains, those with...