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Christmas Message from the Moderator

Dear Friends As I have been travelling around the Synod this Advent, I have been reflecting on the theme of ‘Pioneering’. This is, in part, because it is a ’hot topic’ within the United Reformed Church, especially in the light of the Church Life Review, and its...

Synod Team meet for Christmas lunch

On Tuesday 16th December, the Synod Team met up together and took a couple of hours out of their busy schedules for their annual Christmas lunch. The restaurant, Kasa Rosa, is only a short walk away from the office, so very easy to get there (and back) and the food is...

Christmas preparations at Norristhorpe URC

One of our SPACE (Spen and Calder Enterprise) churches has had a busy time getting ready for Christmas Celebration this month. Church Secretary, Janet McDonald writes to tell us that “The Hills of Norristhorpe were alive with Christmas music on Saturday 6th December...

“Breakfast with Santa” at Denhome Shared Church

On 6th December Denholme Shared Church were able to have 'Breakfast with Santa'. They were able to welcome 40 children to meet with Santa over tea and toast (and a bit of chocolate by the look of things). Over the last weekend and on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday...

Imogen – a Shining Star at Westfield URC!

We have received a great story from Westfield URC, Wyke, where Imogen (here pictured with Leilani), successfully applied for a Discipleship Development Small Grant to enable her to help with the Wyke Churches Together Christmas outreach. With the grant funding, Imogen...

News Briefing No. 165 – 17th December 2025

Here is the last edition of the Yorkshire Synod news briefing in 2025. 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 May we take this opportunity to wish you every...

Sheffield welcomes new Children, Youth & Family Enabler

In mid-November, the Yorkshire Synod Children and Youth Team welcomed another member. Mell Cam is the newly appointed Children, Youth & Family Enabler and will work alongside the Sheffield Ministry Team. This is the second of four posts that the synod will be...

Award presentations at Zion URC, Cottingham

Megan Tillbrook, our Children and Young People Development Practitioner, tells of her recent visit to Zion URC, Cottingham to present 2 awards: "At the end of October, I travelled to Zion URC in Cottingham excited to present 2 group award certificates as part of the...

WANTED: “Billy the Pug’s” Owner

Jul 29, 2025 | Children and Youth, Good News Stories, Latest News

We are pleased to announce that "Billy the Pug" is the winner of our URC Children's Yorkshire Synod Mascot Competition! Billy will make his debut at the Synod Meeting on 11th October at St Andrew's Roundhay. However, he would really like his owner and creator to be...

News Briefing No. 157 – 24th July 2025

Jul 24, 2025 | Good News Stories, Latest News

Here is the latest copy of Yorkshire Synod news briefing. 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 Pixabay

Trinity Rawdon’s annual pilgrimage to Buckstone Rock

Jul 17, 2025 | Good News Stories, Latest News, Uncategorized

Monica Leyburn, Church Secretary at Trinity (UM) Church, Rawdon, shared their story and the significance of their annual pilgrimage to Buckstone Rock: "During the early 18th century, when non-conformist religious practices were illegal, secret Baptist services were...

Bolton Villas Family Church celebrates 125th Anniversary in September

Jul 16, 2025 | Good News Stories, Latest News

Bolton Villas Family Church will be celebrating their 125th Anniversary in September and have a weekend of plans including a Community Breakfast, Kingdom Wrestling; a Morning Worship Service, Afternoon tea and Festival of Praise, to which you are invited. See the...

Roland is Commissioned at Saltaire URC

Jul 16, 2025 | Good News Stories, Latest News, Lay Preachers

On Sunday 13th July, Saltaire URC hosted the commissioning service of Roland Clark as an Assembly Accredited Lay Preacher. The Holy Communion service, led by Caroline Pathak, marked a special moment in Roland’s Christian journey. Mrs Kath Lonsdale, representing the...

We are seeking a Youth, Children and Family Enabler, Sheffield

Jul 14, 2025 | Uncategorized

The Yorkshire Synod is looking to employ a Youth, Children and Family Enabler to serve as part of the Sheffield Ministry Team for the United Reformed Churches. Please see flier for more information and the link below to download an application pack. Advert Application...