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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

News Briefing – 5th May 2022

May 5, 2022 | Good News Stories, Latest News

Here is the latest Yorkshire Synod news briefing. News Briefing - 5th May (word document) News Briefing - 5th May (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...

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

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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

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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...