Upcoming events and training
Induction Rev Mike Thomason as North Western Synod Moderator
Save the date - more details to follow.
Venue Worsley Road URC
310-312 Worsley Road
Swinton
Manchester
M27 0EF
Communion Training
For those who have had three or more authorisations for communion or baptism, we will be offering a short video (coming soon) which will satisfy the requirement for reauthorisation. If you have had fewer than three communion or baptism sessions, the live Zoom session is required.
If you have had more than three communion or baptism sessions, and you prefer to participate in the live Zoom, you are welcome. When you RSVP for sacrament training, please indicate the number of trainings you have had already.
Baptism Training
For those who have had three or more authorisations for communion or baptism, we will be offering a short video (coming soon) which will satisfy the requirement for reauthorisation. If you have had fewer than three communion or baptism sessions, the live Zoom session is required.
If you have had more than three communion or baptism sessions, and you prefer to participate in the live Zoom, you are welcome. When you RSVP for sacrament training, please indicate the number of trainings you have had already.
Communion Training
For those who have had three or more authorisations for communion or baptism, we will be offering a short video (coming soon) which will satisfy the requirement for reauthorisation. If you have had fewer than three communion or baptism sessions, the live Zoom session is required.
If you have had more than three communion or baptism sessions, and you prefer to participate in the live Zoom, you are welcome. When you RSVP for sacrament training, please indicate the number of trainings you have had already.
Funeral Training
For those who have had three or more authorisations for communion or baptism, we will be offering a short video (coming soon) which will satisfy the requirement for reauthorisation. If you have had fewer than three communion or baptism sessions, the live Zoom session is required.
If you have had more than three communion or baptism sessions, and you prefer to participate in the live Zoom, you are welcome. When you RSVP for sacrament training, please indicate the number of trainings you have had already.
Communion Training
For those who have had three or more authorisations for communion or baptism, we will be offering a short video (coming soon) which will satisfy the requirement for reauthorisation. If you have had fewer than three communion or baptism sessions, the live Zoom session is required.
If you have had more than three communion or baptism sessions, and you prefer to participate in the live Zoom, you are welcome. When you RSVP for sacrament training, please indicate the number of trainings you have had already.
Wedding training
For those who have had three or more authorisations for communion or baptism, we will be offering a short video (coming soon) which will satisfy the requirement for reauthorisation. If you have had fewer than three communion or baptism sessions, the live Zoom session is required.
If you have had more than three communion or baptism sessions, and you prefer to participate in the live Zoom, you are welcome. When you RSVP for sacrament training, please indicate the number of trainings you have had already.
Music with a Mission
Who is it for? Anyone who would like to engage with an exploration of how music can enable and inspire God’s mission in our churches. That includes church musicians, Church elders, lay preachers and worship leaders, ministers and anyone who would like to come along and be inspired by the wide range of musical offerings we have available.
What should I expect? A range of engaging and inspiring presentations of Music with a Mission: engaging with the world church, across the generations, from traditional organ music to rock music. A chance to raise a joyful noise together. More details to follow.
Tea and coffee will be provided. Please bring your own packed lunch.
Doors open at 9:30am for a 10am start.
Register with liz.delafield@nwsynod.org.uk
Annual Church Treasurers Meeting
Please contact the office for the Zoom link financeofficer@nwsynod.org.uk
Clare Downing Farewell Service
Cornerstone URC, Parrs Wood Road.
If you would like to attend please contact Kerry 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
Ministers May School
Please contact the office for more information office@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