On Saturday 15th March we celebrated the induction of the Revd. Sohail Ejaz as minister of word and sacrament at St John’s, Orpington. Revd Russell Furley-Smith convenor of Synod Council and acting for the Moderator presided at the service. The church was full with members and friends – some who had travelled a long way to […]
Members from all around Southern Synod gathered at East Croydon URC on Saturday 8th March, for another successful Synod Together meeting. This was a great opportunity for people to catch up, worship and also get some important business passed. The meeting began with an inspiring worship from Revd Memona Shahbaz centred on the theme […]
Southern Synod are once again hosting a joint Youth Get Together with Thames North Synod. This will be taking place, THIS SUNDAY (6th April). This is going to be fun filled afternoon with 10-pin bowling, karaoke and pizza. Make sure you do not miss out on your place by booking with Tom ([email protected]) by this […]
Training sessions are being offered locally for all elders in Southern Synod, focusing on the crucial role of spiritual leadership. The sessions provide bible-based guidance and practical support particularly for churches without a stipendiary Minister in post. The URC principle of Every Member Ministry supports this programme which aims to encourage and empower elders to […]
URC CYW Advent Packs – Step into the Story – are available to pre-order by August 30 from the URC bookshop. This year’s Advent Packs from the URC Children’s and Youth Work team invite people to ‘step into the story’ as we focus on Christmas as everyone’s story with traditions, crafts and recipes from around […]
Horsham URC are running a drop-in event on Tuesday 21st May 2024 for anyone wishing to gain more information or support from leading Dementia charities and organisations. These include Alzheimer’s Society West Sussex, Sporting Memories and Dementia UK. For more information email [email protected].
VC Training, Presiding at a funeral, LMMR training and Gateways to Empowered Ministry plus guidance on hosting a husting and the URC History Society Conference. Download the latest issue of Mission and Vision here Mission and Vision 160 Previous issues can be found in the Mission and Vision Archive
Lay Preaching Course 2024, talking about Eco Church, LGTBQ+ inclusive practice, Church in Focus: Brockley and New Cross CRCW Project, and much more! Download the latest issue of Mission and Vision here: Mission and Vision 139 Previous issues can be found in the Mission and Vision Archive.
Heather Moore, formally the Southern Synod Youth representative, will serve as Moderator-Elect 2023-2024 before stepping up to the role of Moderator of the Youth Assembly 2024-2025, following the tenure of the current Youth Moderator, Philippa Osei. Heather told us, “I’m really happy to be elected as the Moderator-Elect for Youth Assembly. It’s a great opportunity […]
Green Issue 5 Feb 2023 See the new Green Apostle newsletter with some events coming up in February