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Children’s work blossoming at the Bridge Church

We are so pleased to share some amazing news from the Bridge Church in Otley, West Yorkshire, where their work amongst children is showing real signs of bearing fruit…. On Saturday 29th November the church broke all its previous records when about 85 children from...

Lights Night at Hornsea URC

On the evening of Saturday 29th November, Hornsea URC was central to the town’s switching on of their Christmas Lights. This annual event is now one of Hornsea’s big events and as usual Hornsea URC opened the church up for teas, coffees and other refreshments. They...

News Briefing No. 164 – 27th November 2025

Please see 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 by digitalmeta555

A Prayer for our fragile World

The Synod's Green Apostle Group met last week and their conversations included the recent COP 30 climate crisis gathering. Here is their prayer: Creative, living God, we pray for hope and courage in the face of the climate crisis. May we move away from apathy and...

Nurturing Creation: A Small Act with Growing Roots

The Synod's Green Apostle Group, got in touch to let us know how Knottingley URC reached out to a project within their local community who endeavour to make a part of it beautiful for everyone who visits. Here is what they said: "As part of our ongoing Green Agenda,...

Yorkshire Ministers retreat to Wydale Hall

Revd Simon Cross, Minister for the Hull Area churches, was one of our serving ministers to gather with others at Wydale Hall for their annual autumn 24hour retreat. This is his reflection of their time together: "The autumn ministers’ gathering at Wydale Hall, this...

Children and Youth Workers enjoy a well-earned retreat

At the end of September, a group of people from across Yorkshire Synod who minister to children and young people in our churches, enjoyed a retreat at The Art House in Wakefield, led by Jon Steel. Megan Tillbrook and Tony Harris, collaborated the retreat and here is...

Doves for Peace at Denholme Shared Church

Janice Le Blancq, Church Elder at Denholme Shared Church, told us what the church have been reflecting on recently, and we are also pleased to share with you: "Peace is a significant word in the Christian vocabulary. We refer to Jesus Christ as the Prince of Peace;...

URC Children’s Mascot Design Competition

May 28, 2025 | Children and Youth, Latest News

Are you a budding artist? Creative? Or do you just enjoy drawing? Get your design made into a real mascot! The mascot will then travel around Yorkshire, visiting churches, becoming a mega star and an important member of the Wilderness Hub team. Submission Guidelines...

Leading Your Church into Growth (LYCiG) Conference – 24-26 November 2025

May 28, 2025 | Latest News, Leading Your Church Into Growth

The LYCiG Conference is at The Hayes Conference Centre, Swanwick, Alfreton, DE55 1AU There are 10 places available, so don't delay in booking yours! To book contact Megan here

The BIG Day Out – a wonderful day!

May 20, 2025 | Good News Stories, Latest News

Yorkshire Synod’s BIG Day Out went ahead on Saturday 17th May at The Yorkshire Sculpture Park. All our churches were invited and the sun shone for this special occasion. Read what Tony Harris, our Children, Youth and Family Enabler for the ‘NOW’ Mission and Care Group...

News Briefing No. 153 – 15th May 2025

May 15, 2025 | Good News Stories, Latest News

Click either of the links below to read or download the latest Yorkshire Synod news briefing. The News Briefing 15th May 2025 - Word doc The News Briefing 15th May 2025 - Pdf doc Cover photo from Pixabay by AchiR

Christian Unity is alive and well in Otley!

May 15, 2025 | Good News Stories, Latest News

Those familiar with Otley will know that a hundred or so yards from the bridge over the River Wharfe are two churches (opposite one another). Going out of town, on the left is Our Lady and All Saints Catholic Church, and on the right is the Bridge Church, the United...

The Big Church Singathon – raising money for Christian Aid

May 15, 2025 | Latest News

To celebrate the 50th anniversary of the creation of the Local Ecumenical Partnership between Skipton United Reformed Church, Broughton Road Methodist Church and Gargrave Road Methodist Church on Whit Sunday in 1975 (and later to be joined by Trinity Methodist Church...