Southern Synod of the United Reformed Church
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Welcome

From South London to Kent to parts of Surrey and Sussex, whether coastal or country, urban or suburban we are God’s people in 140 local congregations committed to supporting and resourcing one another to be faithful followers of Jesus Christ.

Together, we seek to be Christ’s people, transformed by the gospel, committed to making a difference to the world’s kingdoms as we live Christ’s kingdom.

We are on a journey into new ways of being the Church in our ever-changing world.  We believe that the task of the church is to pray, love and live in such as way as to become Christ those around us, and when we do, we will see it transformed bringing love, joy, peace and hope. That is our prayer for you as you discover more about who we are and what we do.

Structure

Southern Synod is one of the 13 Synods of the United Reformed Church.

The United Reformed Church (Southern Synod) Trust Limited is a registered company (1529484) and registered charity (282270)

The Synod is divided into 3 Synod Areas and 1 United Area –

  • South London Synod Area (SLSA)
  • Surrey and Sussex Synod Area (S&SSA)
  • Kent and East Sussex Synod Area (KESSA)
  • Central Sussex United Area (CSUA)

The Synod Areas have the delegated powers of Synod in most matters which are exercised in collaboration with Synod Officers and staff to retain the sense of being one Synod. However, some concerns are coordinated centrally, particularly in relation to deployment, finance, property and Trust matters. Each Synod Area is adequately represented on these bodies and takes clear recommendations to the appropriate body.  The central Committees dealing with these matters set out guidelines to assist Synod Areas and their Officers in their tasks and ensure there is a fair and consistent approach to these matters. This process of collaboration then leads to informed decisions being made centrally and in partnership, within the context of the whole Synod’s resources and expertise.

About the United Reformed Church

The United Reformed Church is the result of a sequence of church unions towards the close of the twentieth century: in 1972 the Congregational Church of England and Wales and the Presbyterian Church of England joined together; in 1981 the Re-formed Association of the Churches of Christ and the United Reformed Church united; followed in 2000 by the Congregational Church of Scotland and the United Reformed Church.

About the URC                        Southern Synod Profile 

For more information and details about the United Reformed Church visit the denominational web site: URC Website

For more information about how Synod works to support churches, its committees and governance arrangements please Click Here

For details of our team see here

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East Croydon URC,
Addiscombe Grove,
Croydon, CR0 5LP
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