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Mission and Vision 56
The latest issue can be downloaded here: Mission and Vision 56 Previous issues can be found in the documents library
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Job Opportunity : Southern Synod Property Administrator
The application pack for this post can be found in the documents library.
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How the Synod will Work in the Vacancy
Dear Friends, I write to inform you about the arrangements that have been put in place as from Saturday 19 October 2019 during the vacancy for a Moderator. Firstly – How the Synod will work during the vacancy: • The Revd George Watt will give general oversight two days per week to assist the smooth […]
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Mission and Vision 55
The latest issue can be downloaded here: Mission and Vision 55 Previous issues can be found in the documents library
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Safeguarding Training- Rusthall-16 November,2019
Safeguarding Form Rusthall
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Christian Aid – Christmas Appeal
opportunities for mothers like Ranjita. This Christmas Christian Aid tells the stories of women around the world who are living in the toughest circumstances due to poverty and prejudice. Ranjita lives in Rajasthan, India. She was forced into manual scavenging work at just nine years old. Ranjita earned just a few rupees and a piece […]
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Mission and Vision 54
The latest issue can be downloaded here: Mission and Vision 54 Previous issues can be found in the documents library
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Synod Together Papers Now Available – 12th October 2019
Papers for the next Synod Together Meeting on 12th October at Reigate Park United Reformed Church are now available for download on the website in the Documents Library under “Synod Together 2019″ Papers have also been e-mailed or sent in the post to those who have been called.
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Mission and Vision 53
The latest issue can be downloaded here: Mission and Vision 53 Previous issues can be found in the documents library
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Mission and Vision 52
The latest issue can be downloaded here: Mission and Vision 52 Previous issues can be found in the documents library
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MAD2 – November 9- Canterbury
Nov 9 Flier and booking form v.2
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Reigate Park Messy Church Training Day
Mission and Vision 51
The latest issue can be downloaded here: Mission and Vision 51 Previous issues can be found in the documents library
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Job Advert: Safeguarding Officer
The United Reformed Church is seeking to appoint a Safeguarding Officer for the Thames North and Southern Synods Full time 37.5 hours Salary: £34 000 per annum Closing date: Midnight Friday 23 August 2019 Interview date: Wednesday 11 September 2019 Responsible to: The Thames North and Southern Synod Moderators Area: London and surrounding areas, mainly within […]
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Mission and Vision 50
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Kent Workplace Mission Annual Conference
URCYA – 2020
URCYA2020 postcard FINAL
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URCYA 2020 TASTER DAY
Safeguarding Training – Petts Wood- 21st September, 2019
Safeguarding Form September 2019 Petts Wood
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News from the Moderator
I write to inform you that I have accepted a call to become the next URC Secretary for Ministries. It has been a huge privilege to be Moderator of Southern Synod, a role I have, for the most part, enjoyed immensely. Whilst I have been very happy in my role, over the past year, a […]
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DEF Eco Fayre
Mission and Vision 49
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Christain Aid – We need you!
Richmond Poster 2019
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St Johns Hill United Reformed Church – Organ Recital – 25th September 2019
Mission and Vision 48
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CANCELLED – MAD 13 July – Horsham
Unfortunately we have had to cancel this event due to low numbers. July 13 Flyer and booking form July 13 Poster 2 July 13 Poster
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Mission and Vision 47
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Mission and Vision 46
The latest issue can be downloaded here: Mission and Vision 46 Previous issues can be found in the documents library
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Mission and Vision 45
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Stepwise Facilitators Day – 16th July 2019
Contact Andy Twilley for details
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Mission and Vision 44
The latest issue can be downloaded here: Mission and Vision 44 Previous issues can be found in the documents library
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ECO-EVENT FOR ADULTS & YOUNG PEOPLE: EXPLORING A CHRISTIAN RESPONSE TO CLIMATE CHANGE
ECO-EVENT FOR ADULTS & YOUNG PEOPLE: EXPLORING A CHRISTIAN RESPONSE TO CLIMATE CHANGE (led by Christian ecologist Alex Mabbs) SATURDAY 15th JUNE 2019 10 am to 2 pm (including lunch) AT MARSH GREEN URC MARSH GREEN ROAD, NEAR EDENBRIDGE, TN8 5QR Tickets available online here or from Elizabeth Richmond on 01732 863368 […]
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Mission and Vision 43
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Mission and Vision 42
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Mission and Vision 41
The latest issue can be downloaded here: Mission and Vision 41 Previous issues can be found in the documents library
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Vision Day
Vision Day held at Oxted URC on the 28th May 2019 Click here to book your place: training@urcsouthern.org.uk
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Mission and Vision 40
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Mission and Vision 39
The latest issue can be downloaded here: Mission and Vision 39 Previous issues can be found in the documents library
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Mission and Vision 38
The latest issue can be downloaded here: Mission and Vision 38. Previous issues can be found in the documents library
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Oberammerau and Austria
Oberammergau Passion Play 2020, Churches in Croydon are organising 2 pilgrimages to the Passion Play in 2020. These will be led by Bishop Jonathan of Croydon, Revd Nicola Furley Smith, The URC Moderator and Revd Andrew Letby, The Methodist Convenor and Deacon Billy Letby. The pilgrimages, (dates 29 May-5th June, and 14-21 August) will combine […]
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Privacy Notice
In line with the new GDPR regulations Southern Synod have a new privacy notice. Synod Privacy Notice Trust Privacy Notice Click here for more guidance on GDPR.
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Oberammergau Passion Play 2020 – Brochures and booking forms now available
My wife, Marion and I are planning to lead a party to see the famous Passion Play in Oberammergau in the summer of 2020. This is organised through McCabe’s Pilgrimages with whom we have travelled many times in the past. The dates of our visit are 31st July -7th August 2020. The play has been […]
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General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) – URC Guidance
Further to the message below, Jane Baird has sent the following update:- I am pleased to let you know that the GDPR guidance for churches is now on the URC website https://urc.org.uk/GDPR.html. There is a button on the front page to take you straight to the resources. From Jane Baird, Deputy General Secretary (Administration & […]
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News Archive 2017
Some of you may have noticed that some of the older or out-of-date news stories have been removed from the News page, to manage it’s length! They have been moved to an ‘archive’ which is accessible through the “News Archive 2017” link at the bottom of the News page (where you will also find […]
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Essential Guide to Manse Upkeep – Guidance for Churches
The Property / Manses pages have been updated with an “Essential Guide to Manse Upkeep” which gives guidance to Churches on maintaining the accommodation they provide to their ministers. Click here to read the guidance.
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For all Facebook Users
If you are a Facebook user why not like the Southern Synod, United Reformed Page and get updates to your newsfeed of when new stories are posted to this website, together with other URC related news.
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URC – Past Case Review
The Moderator, the Revd Nicola Furley-Smith recently wrote to Ministers and Churches about the United Reformed Church’s Past Case Review “Ministers and church secretaries have received a pack of information about the Past Case Review: in response to a number of questions and concerns here is some additional information. Why a past case review? A […]
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Guidance on registering your building for marriage of same-sex couples
Church House have been in touch to say extensive guidance on how to register your building for Same Sex Marriage can be found on the URC Website under Resource Library / M / Marriage of same-sex couples:- http://www.urc.org.uk/marriage-of-same-sex-couples.html The top 3 documents give Guidance and ask people to write to the General Secretariat at Church […]
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Commonly used Acronyms used in Southern Synod
For those of you not so familiar or involved in the work of Southern Synod receiving correspondence or looking at documents and minutes, a list of the most commonly used acronyms and abbreviations in Southern can be found on the link below:- Acronyms and abbreviations used in Southern Synod The page can be found in […]
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Copyright made easy!
You may have seen the recent news article in the URC Newsletter – ‘Copyright made easy! – http://www.urc.org.uk/latest-news/1899-copyright-made-easy.html The article is also copied below:- “The communications department at Church House has produced a fourth information guide in its growing series on church communications: ‘Getting to grips with copyright: A short guide for United Reformed churches’. This […]
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Southern Synod now on Facebook
Southern Synod now have a page on Facebook to publicise our website. Please ‘like’ the page and spread the news on your own Facebook pages so that you and those interested in the URC can get notification of new content on the Southern website. https://www.facebook.com/Southern-Synod-United-Reformed-Church-1652559398340021/
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