In The Footsteps of Jesus – Update

If you are considering joining this United Reformed Church visit to the Holy Land (details and itinerary here) please be aware that the closing date for applications is Friday, May 18th contact Leo Roberts (via the Synod office) for details.

Fantastic Opportunity for 2 Young People/Young Adults

As you will know, The North Western Synod has links with the Presbyterian Church In Taiwan Chai-Yi Presbytery  (through the ‘Belonging to the World Church programme) and the Moderator, along with other members of the Synod have visited, and been visited, by members of our partner church. The Chai-Yi Presbytery has a great involvement in [...]

Children’s Assembly 2012

What is it? The United Reformed Church is governed by its General Assembly, a gathering of representatives of members and clergy from across the 13 Synods.  Each Synod sends a number of adults to represent them in the General Assembly and can send four children to represent them at the Children’s Assembly. There they will experience something of [...]

In The Footsteps of Jesus

A visit to the Holy Land provides opportunities and experiences that, as well as lasting a lifetime, can develop your understanding of faith. Revd. Brian Jolly (Altrincham United Reformed Church) and Leo Roberts (CYDO) are leading a small group (20 members) on a 12-day visit to the Holy Land from 23rd August 2012 to 3rd [...]

Child Friendly Church Award – Macclesfield United Reformed Church

Congratulations to Macclesfield United Reformed Church who received the Child Friendly Church Award plaque (and certificate) at the North Western Synod meeting at Gatley URC on March 10th 2012. Representatives from the church, including the minister, Rev Marion Tugwood (pictured) were on hand to receive the recognition the church deserves. Having worked diligently at the [...]

One Summer Knight

Ever wanted to have a theme park just for your youth group? Ever wanted to listen to some fantastic bands on a main stage? Well, we can’t offer you the theme park just for your youth group, but we CAN offer you Camelot only for youth groups from across the North West – for One [...]

Crossfire Camp

  When: 1–4 June 2012 Where: Stathern Lodge, near Melton Mowbray Cost: £60 (£50 if booked before 1 April) Crossfire is a United Reformed Church youth camp for anyone aged 14–25 and  has been running annually for quite a few years now. It is a fantastic opportunity for young people to meet together, to share fun and [...]

Radical Welcome – Companion Training

 New training opportunity 28th or 29th March. West Midlands Synod Office, Moat Lane, Yardley, Birmingham B26 1TW ‘Jesus didn’t turn anyone away – and neither do we’ is the strong message of the URC advertising campaign that will run this year, proclaiming that our churches are extremely – in fact, radically – welcoming, and that we [...]

Lay Presidency at the Sacraments

TRAINING OPPORTUNITIES A training session has been arranged for Sunday 25th March 2012 from 2.30pm to 4.00pm. at Kirkham United Reformed Church, Poulton Street, Kirkham PR4 2AH. Facilitator Revd. Hilary Collinson. Light refreshments will be provided. This training will consider many aspects of Holy Communion and Baptism, it is a requirement that everyone who is newly [...]

A Visit To The Holy Land?

“I’ve always wanted to visit the places I hear of in the Gospels  ….” “I’d like to experience what it means to live in Israel/Palestine today …” “I want an opportunity to deepen my faith and understanding ….” A visit to the Holy Land provides opportunities and experiences that, as well as lasting a lifetime, [...]

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