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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;...

Synod Forums coming soon

May 8, 2025 | Latest News, Mission News

This is a reminder that the first of four Synod Forums is coming up very soon on: Saturday 24th May at St Ninian’s and St Andrew’s URC, Hull followed by: Saturday 31st May at West Park URC, Harrogate The Forums are opportunities for fellowship and good conversation,...

News Briefing No. 152 – 1st May 2025

May 1, 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 1st May 2025 - Word doc The News Briefing 1st May 2025 - Pdf doc Cover photo from Pixabay by AchiR

BIG DAY OUT at Yorkshire Sculpture Park – last chance to book!

Apr 28, 2025 | Good News Stories, Latest News

Please hurry and don’t forget to book your place and miss out on the fun and fellowship of our BIG DAY OUT in the beautiful Yorkshire Sculpture Park - bookings are open until Thursday 1st May. Our team has been so busy organising events that everyone can join in...

On the Death of His Holiness, Pope Francis

Apr 22, 2025 | Latest News

The United Reformed Church, with Christians everywhere, mourns the death of His Holiness Pope Francis, and extends its sympathy to Catholics who will grieve this loss most keenly. Jorge Mario Bergoglio was elected Pope in March 2013 taking office after the abdication...

The Moderator’s Easter Message

Apr 17, 2025 | Good News Stories, Latest News, Mission News

From ‘Hosanna’ to ‘Alleluia’, we join the voice of our heart to the universal song of the Christian church as we make the journey together through Holy Week to Easter. It is humbling to think of the countless ways in which we, the churches of the United Reformed...

Youth Forum discuss ‘How to be a Rebellious Church again.’

Apr 12, 2025 | Children and Youth

On Saturday 29th March a small group of young people from across the synod gathered to talk together about issues of faith, justice and inclusion. The day started with fun and games and then into the first session discussions. We were reminded of the rebellious nature...