Elders are a valued 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 by the URC.
NEW Training Available!
Synod Ministries Deployment Sub Committee has developed a new training programme focusing on the elders’ role in spiritual leadership of local churches. This enables 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.
The provisional dates are;
- Sat 18th Jan 10-2.30pm St Andrew’s URC Balham SW12 – What an excellent day!
- Sun 2 Feb – 2-6.30pm- East Croydon URC CR0 – Great feedback!
- Sat 15 Feb – 10- 2.30pm at Rusthall URC
- Sat 22 Feb – 10-2.30pm Trinity URC Wimbledon SW19
- Sat 1st March – 10-2.30pm Bromley URC
- Sun 2 March – 2.30-6pm Christ Church Tonbridge
- Sun 23 March – 2-5.30pm at Rochester, The Vine church
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Sat 29 March 10-2.30pm at St Andrew’s Canterbury
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Sat 12 April – 10-2.30pm Reigate Park Church Surrey
For more information see the Elders training flyer or to book onto a session please email Sue or Mark
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 24th March 2025