Upcoming events and training
Ministers May School
Please contact the office for more information office@nwsynod.org.uk
In Person Intermediate Safeguarding Training | Bamford Chapel + Norden URC | 23rd May 2026
In Person Intermediate Safeguarding at Bamford Chapel and Norden URC
Clare Downing Farewell Service
Cornerstone URC, Parrs Wood Road.
If you would like to attend please contact Kerry office@nwsynod.org.uk
Annual Church Treasurers Meeting
Please contact the office for the Zoom link financeofficer@nwsynod.org.uk
1T4 Youth Event
There are still a few places available for this event – especially designed for 11-14 year olds.
The Synod Children and Youth Committee will subsidise attendees by £100 - meaning young people will get a fully catered weekend of discussion, outward bound events and worship for only £25!
Places can be booked via www.linktr.ee/1T4event
Online Advanced Safeguarding Training | 13 April 2026
To book click here. Please note you can only book one ticket at a time, if booking multiple places please have name and email addresses for all attendees.
Ministry Enquirers Webinar
Join us in thinking about God’s call to: Stepwise, Worship Leading, Lay Preaching, Lay Pioneering, Ministry with children and young people, the Ministry of Word and Sacraments or Church Related Community Work.
Email us for joining details: ministries@urc.org.uk
Wedding Training (online)
To book please click here. Please note you can only book one ticket at a time, if booking multiple places please have name and email addresses for all attendees.
Youthscape essentials deepdive
Join members of the CYDO+ team of the United Reformed Church for this 90-minute deep dive into Generation Alpha. Together we’ll explore who Gen Alpha are, how they engage with the world, and what it means to support young people who are curious, creative and often pre-Christian. This session will equip those working with children and young people with insights and practical ideas to help shape youth ministry that genuinely connects with this emerging generation.
Children’s Fun Day Saturday, March 14th, Oasis, MediaCity
For children (ages 5-11) a day of fun, games and crafts while everyone else is at the Spring Synod meeting.
Fully booked.
Online Intermediate Safeguarding Training | 11 March 2026
To book click here. Please note you can only book one ticket at a time, if booking multiple places please have name and email addresses for all attendees.
Online Combined Safeguarding Training | 11 March 2026
Click here to book via eventbrite. Please note you can only book one ticket at a time, if booking multiple places please have name and email addresses for all attendees.
Online Advanced Safeguarding Training | 4 March 2026
Click here to book via eventbrite. Please note you can only book one ticket at a time, if booking multiple places please have name and email addresses for all attendees.
Online Combined Safeguarding Training | 2 March 2026
Click here to book via eventbrite. Please note you can only book one ticket at a time, if booking multiple places please have name and email addresses for all attendees.
Ministers' Away Day - Sat 28th February -
Please contact helpdesk to book and for more information.
Clitheroe URC’s Journey to Gold
You are warmly invited to an Eco Church Workshop: Clitheroe URC’s Journey to Gold, led by Dr Isabel Lamb, the Clitheroe URC Eco Church Group, and the NW Synod’s Green Apostles.
This workshop is for churches who are:
· exploring becoming an Eco Church, or
· already an Eco Bronze Church and wishing to progress to Silver or Gold
Members of Clitheroe URC – our Gold Eco Church in the Synod – will share practical insights from their journey, including:
· what they did for each section of the Eco Church survey
· how they presented evidence
· learning along the way, with time for Q & A and shared discussion
We will also reflect on the onward journey – what life looks like after achieving Gold and how to sustain momentum.
Come along to be encouraged, inspired and supported as we care for God’s creation together.
Contact Daleen for Zoom link.
Talking about…
The first session of Talking About… in 2026 is on Wednesday, 18th February at 7pm.
Book your free place at www.bit.ly/T4lkingAbout. The session will last 1 hour – come with your experiences and questions.
Who are Generation Alpha?