Northowram Annual Scarecrow Festival

by moderatorpa | Thu 5th May 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,...

Enquirers’ Event

by moderatorpa | Wed 20th Apr 2022

Are you feeling called by God and want to explore further? This event may be for you. Email ministries@urc.org.uk for more information and a Zoom link.

Lost sheep in Ossett Market Place

by moderatorpa | Tue 19th Apr 2022 | Good News Stories, Latest News, Uncategorized

Christine Whitworth, Church Secretary, explains – 300 knitted sheep flocked around Ossett market place on 12th April, tied to railings, benches, lamp posts etc. Made by ladies at The King’s Way Church, this community outreach proved extremely popular, with...

What is mission?

by Mission Advocate | Fri 4th Mar 2022 | Latest News, Leading Your Church Into Growth, Mission Blogs, Uncategorized

This month it’s great to have a reflection on mission from Kathy Wood. Kathy is the Youth worker at Herringthorpe URC, in Rotherham. Her reflections from working with young people can easily apply to all of our mission. Don’t Keep it a secret I am not an expert...

Christmas hampers and toy deliveries in Wyke

by moderatorpa | Tue 21st Dec 2021 | Good News Stories, Latest News

Kath Lonsdale, Church Secretary at Westfield URC in Wyke, tells how the church along with local schools and businesses came together to support Foodbank users with a wonderful array of Christmas hamper treats, new toys and teenage gifts: “From 11 -16th December, 68...