The Eastern Synod of the United Reformed Church, is one of thirteen Synods
(11 provincial in England, and 2 national in Scotland and Wales)
 

The Synod serves the local URC churches in Eastern England, many of which are linked with other denominations, thus expressing our goal of unity in God's mission.

Local URC inter-church fellowship and decision-making are fostered through the Area Partnerships. Within the Eastern Synod, there is also one United URC/Methodist Area Council.

Paul is the new Synod Moderator, and will be inducted on Saturday 6th September 2008 at 15.00 hrs at Christ Church, Chelmsford.

The Synod Council, comprised mainly of ministers and lay representatives from the local churches, meets twice a year for worship together, fellowship, discussion and decision-making. The Synod Moderator - Revd Paul Whittle - chairs these biannual meetings.

Eastern Synod achieved Fairtrade
status on 14th December 2004

The United Reformed Church (URC) was created in 1972 by the joining together of the Congregational Church in England and Wales, and the Presbyterian Church in England.
In 1981, Churches of Christ united with the URC and in April 2000 the Congregational Church in Scotland united with us.