Elders are a valued and valuable ministry in the United Reformed Church.
The Synod offers a range of training options to inspire and equip elders to understand their role and fulfil it more effectively.
A free training and resource pack “Exploring Eldership” has been developed for elders by the URC – more details here
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New face to face training focusing on the elders’ role in spiritual leadership of local churches has been developed by the Synod Ministries Deployment Sub Committee enabling groups of elders to learn, reflect and discuss their roles with a skilled facilitator. It is being rolled out across the Synod in Spring 2025 so look out for the flyers and dates in your area. If you cannot make the local dates the sessions are usually open to elders from other churches but booking is required please.
Some provisional dates are
- Sat 18th Jan 10-2.30pm St Andrew’s URC Balham SW12 – for details click here
- Sun 2 Feb – 2.30-6.30pm- East Croydon URC CR0 – for details click here
- Sat 22 Feb – 10-2.30pm Trinity URC Wimbledon SW19- for details click here
- Sun 23 Feb – ? Brockley to be confirmed
- Sat 1 March – 10.30-2.30pm Canterbury St Andrews tbc for details click here
- Sun 2 March – 2.30-6pm Tonbridge, Christ Church for details click here
- Sat 15 March – ? Bromley to be confirmed
- Sun 23 March – 2-5.30pm at Rochester, The Vines
- Sat 12 April – 10-2.30pm North Downs Surrey
For more information see the Elders training flyer or to book onto a session please email Sue here
Safeguarding
All elders must undertake safeguarding foundation level training, and there is optional training specifically for their trustee role
If you are curious about the role or considering becoming an elder please see this URC pamphlet
Page last updated 11 January 2025