Having dynamic Small Groups can fundamentally transform the life of the local church. But who should lead them, when should they meet, and what should be the focus of them? These questions and many others will be answered during the series of 4 training seminars being run at Cobham URC in the autumn, commencing […]
I know that for all of us, the Bible lies at the heart of what we believe and seek to build our lives on. However, it is so important that we don’t just read it, but truly engage with it, yet often we can find this a struggle. On August 16th, Crawley URC […]
A note has come from the Met Police about places of worship and hate crime. The Chair of the Faith Sector Panel, Luke Giles (Archdeacon of London) has asked members of the Panel to circulate a statement sent out on behalf of Chief Superintendent Dave Stringer, Head of Community Engagement for the Metropolitan Police, […]
Yorkshire Synod are currently advertising for the following roles. Children and Families Development Practitioner – part-time Youth Development Practitioner Details can be found and downloaded from their website at http://urcyorkshire.org.uk/notice-board The closing date for applications is 16th June, and formal interviews will be held on 30th June.
We have been informed by Revd Hilary Nabarro of the death of Reverend Peter Evans on Tuesday 2nd May in Hythe. Peter had been in poor health for some years, and had spent the past few months at Saltwood Care Centre. We remember him with thanksgiving, and hold his son Michael and daughter Susan in […]
Many members of URC churches in Southern Synod will have come from a diverse range of other Christian traditions and so potentially won’t know very much about the history or ethos of the URC. A course exploring this is taking place on the evenings of May 17 and 24 at East Croydon URC, led […]
For many churches, it is true to say that the topic of the Social Media is one which either confuses or scares them. All too often in the press we read horror stories of inappropriate ways it is being used, or for others, a sense of bewilderment as to how it could possibly be an […]
Please note that the Minutes of the Synod Together Meeting that took place on Saturday 11th March at East Croydon URC are now available in the Documents Library under ‘Synod Together’. You will also find there the ‘Walking the Way’ powerpoint that was shown at Synod Together. The Revd George Watt, Surrey & Sussex Synod Area […]
Is there anyone within your church who is currently thinking and praying about the possibility of some form of ministry? If so, please let them know about the next URC Vocations Event, taking place at Luther King House on March 18th. The attached flier gives additional information. Vocations Day March 2017 Flyer
Dear friends, I bring you good news regarding our new Synod Children’s and Youth Development Officer. Mr Thomas Hackett has been appointed and will be starting on Tuesday 3rd January 2017. Please keep Thomas in your prayers as he prepares to take on his new role. Best wishes, Derrick Synod Clerk