On April 8, over 80 people flocked to Hassocks URC with the desire to discover how they could be more effective in “Making A Difference” in the work of God’s Kingdom. It was a day designed to enthuse, encourage and equip; to catch a vision for what God was wanting to do in and through […]
M.A.D. Training Day for Elders and other church members 8 April ’17
An invitation from Southern’s Training and Development Officer Good afternoon all… training should never be a dry, academic exercise, but should be something which enthuses, excites and inspires us in our work for the Kingdom. I am delighted to announce the first of a series of training days designed to do just that. M.A.D… “Make […]
History and Ethos of the URC Course – 17 and 24 May ’17
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 […]
Social Media for Churches Training – 27 April ’17
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 […]
Vocations Day – 18th March 2017
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
Our new Training and Development Officer – Andy Twilley, has started!
Andy Twilley, our new Training and Development Officer (TDO) started yesterday. We all wish him a very warm welcome to Southern Synod! Andy has written the following for our website:- “Ever since a teenager, when God called me to full time ministry, I have had a passion for local Church, and a desire to see […]
Job opportunity North Western Synod – Learning & Development Officer
North Western URC Synod are seeking to make an appointment jointly with Northern College for a Learning and Development Officer/Support and Development Tutor. Application from URC ministers of Word and Sacraments or CRCW, and from ministers of Word and Sacrament within CTBI and/or WCRC, will be welcomed. The closing date for applications (which should […]