Every sabbatical leave tells a story. For some, it is a quiet pause, a time to step back, breathe, and return refreshed. For others, it is a journey of learning and rediscovery. For Rev Dr George Kalu, his 2025 sabbatical a bit of both. Far more than the rest, it became a hands-on mission and […]
Southern Synod Big Day Out – 20th June 2026 at Shires Oast The day finally arrived with about 180 people in attendance; this was the first time such a day had been had in over 30 years, and in my opinion, it really was a day of fun, fellowship and food. The day started and […]
For the past six years, a twice-yearly Bible study programme hosted by Bexhill United Reformed Church has quietly grown into something much larger than we first imagined. What began as a local church initiative has gradually become a genuine ecumenical gathering, bringing together Christians from across our town and neighbouring communities. Today, participants regularly come […]
The United Reformed Church (URC) is delighted to announce that the Revd Paul Robinson has been nominated to serve as the next Moderator of the Southern Synod. The post has been vacant since the Revd Bridget Banks had to retire early in June 2025 on health grounds. The Southern Synod has around 140 URC […]
Synod Area Administrator for South London Synod Area Part time – 21 hours per week. £14.80 per hour (£15,162 pa). Southern Synod are looking for a administratively efficient and personable individual to support the Synod Area leader and the churches of the South London Synod Area, while maintaining a high level of confidentiality. The role […]
Southern Synod are delighted to inform you that our new Synod Clerk is the Revd Dr Elaine Colechin. Elaine comes to us with a wealth of experience having ministered in a number of United Reformed Churches, including her current church, Bromley URC and serving as Area Leader for South London Synod Area. Elaine said: “I […]
The minutes for Synod Together held at Christ Church United Reformed Church, Petts Wood on 14th March 2026 are now available to download. Download: Synod Together Minutes 14th March 2026
On Saturday 18th October, ministers and representatives from around the Synod gathered at Reigate Park URC, to pray, worship and make important decisions about the future of Southern Synod. Attendees were warmly welcomed into the Church with an inspiring service led by Revd’s Siobhan Antoniou and Sue Knight. They also heard about updates from the […]
We have great pleasure in announcing the appointment of the Synod’s new Safeguarding Officer, Natalie Van Camp. Safeguarding has been a growing and developing ministry for all churches, organisations and companies. We are grateful for the memorandum of understanding with Thames North Synod that provided Safeguarding support for Southern Synod by their own Safeguarding Officer, […]
It is with sadness that we write to tell you that our Moderator, the Rev’d Bridget Banks, has had to take early retirement on health grounds, from 30th June. She is deeply saddened to have to end her formal ministry this way, but she has come to the conclusion it is the right thing for her […]