Sunday 29th April 10.30am Morning worship led by Rev J Proctor National General Secretary,
The United Reformed Church
2pm - 4pm Cream teas in the hall - Children’s activities Discover : Our history and our present activities.
Do you have memories of the church – bring along your memorabilia to show and share.
Download: Linton Free Church Poster
Saturday 12th May 2018 - 9.00am – 4.30pm All Saints Church, Church Lane, Milton, Cambridge CB24 6AB
The day is targeted at young people in school years 6-8 and aims to help them:
The day will begin with breakfast at 9am and refreshments throughout the day. Lunch will be provided.
Cost for the day £12 Cheques made payable to 'GenR8' - For BACS payments - Contact
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For further information please Email:
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Download: GYL Booking Form
Ely Diocese and St Barnabas Church Cambridge present a Celebration Event with Mike Pilavachi and the Soul Survivor Band in partnership with the Cambridge Youthwork Collective
Saturday 12th May 2018 - 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM at St. Barnabas Church, Mill Road, Cambridge, CB1 2BD
For Young people (11-18s), but all welcome - Cost: £1 booking via Eventbrite in advance / £3 on the door
For more information, see: Mission Events Ely Diocese (Young People)
Website: Soul Survivor Celebration Eventbrite for booking details
Crossfire is a United Reformed Church Youth Camp - 25th - 28th May Second May Bank Holiday Weekend 2018 (Friday - Monday) £30.00 when booked before 30th March 2018 (£40 after) Crossfire will be held at Stathern Lodge Farm, Nr. Melton Mowbray, Leicestershire LE14 4EX.
There will be the usual mix of talks, small group sessions, sung worship lead by the Crossfire worship band, night walks and fantastic cooked food. If you come, you’ll be sent a list of exactly what you need to bring. Crossfire is an exciting event for young people 12+ years (year 7 and up) brought to you by GEAR and United Reformed Church Youth as part of the United Reformed Church. All of the Crossfire camps are dedicated to provide a safe place to meet with God, to discover and be reminded of all Jesus Christ has accomplished on the cross, and to learn how to live a gospel centred life … and have a lot of fun doing so!
Website: Crossfire for more information and booking form about events Download: Booking Form
Council for World Mission 40th Anniversary Event Calendar for 201818th June 2018 - Healing of Relationships - Hope for a New Spirituality - Annual Members Meeting - 40th Anniversary Public Lecture
40 years of God's continual mission moving God's people from everywhere to everywhere to establish justice, prophetic witness and liberation for all creation. This calendar of events gives an exciting glimpse of CWM's anniversary activities and events.
Website: CWM for Council for World Mission Event Calendar -2018
A thanksgiving service for Training for Learning and Serving (TLS)
The Church at Carrs Lane, Birmingham (Directions can be found at http://carrslane.co.uk/)
23rd June 2018 - Worship will begin at 11.30 a.m.
Preacher: Revd John Proctor, United Reformed Church General Secretary
Drinks will be available from 10.30 a.m. and a buffet lunch will be served from 1 p.m.
The event is free and no tickets are required but it will be helpful for catering numbers if you could indicate your intention to attend by e-mail to This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. by Friday 1st June 2018
TIME FOR THE GIFT OF GRACE - This retreat will be led by Revd Mary Irish and Sister Karen Knight.
Friday 29th June - Sunday 1st July 2018 - Clare Priory, Ashen Road, Clare, Suffolk, CO10 8NX
This retreat day offers the opportunity to slow down and find rest through guided study and reflection, individual quiet time. Clare Priory has been a place of prayer for many centuries. The monastery, new church and beautiful grounds offer peaceful surroundings, inviting us into the presence of God
The weekend will start late Friday afternoon and finish after lunch on Sunday. The accommodation is full board and most rooms are en suite. The charge for this retreat is £140 per person. This includes all meals. The cost of the retreat can be met from Lay Preachers allowances if applicable.
The Closing date for booking is 1st June 2018. Download: Clare Priory Retreat Booking Form Download: Clare Priory Retreat Poster
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A weekend of fun, faith, friendship, fellowship and finding a voice for - 11-18s -come and have your say!!
Open to all 11 - 18 year-olds associated in any way with the URC - and will engage with the URC's 2018 General Assembly.
The Big Speak out - University of Nottingham, Beeston Lane, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, NG7 2RU
Dinner Friday 6th to Lunch Sunday 8th July inclusive Full Cost £125 per person - Pilots will pay half so ONLY £62.50!
Download: The Big Speak Out Booking Form before 4th May 2018 or contact the Children's and Youth Office 020 7916 8683 Leaders are welcome to accompany groups and attend the Leaders Gathering - (please ask local church or synod for help with funding).
Vanbrugh College, University of York The Warren, Vanbrugh Way, University of York, Heslington, York, YO10 5DD Telephone: 01904 323213
The Conference Theme: Trauma Informed Supervision
THE conference will explore the impact on supervisors of supporting supervisees experiencing trauma. Our role requires us to listen and respond, but we may feel ill-equipped and lacking the experience to do this appropriately. The experiences shared with us may push us beyond our knowledge and comfort zone; so what do we do? The speakers and workshop convenors come with a wealth of experience in this area of supervision and we are delighted to welcome them to share this time with us. Keynote Speakers: Anthea Millar, MA, MBACP(Snr. Accred), Dip.IIP, UKRC
A one-year introductory course in Cambridge September 2018 – May 2019 Dates: Mondays during term time, excluding half-terms; 11am –3.45pm 17th September 2018 - 20th May 2019
Venues: All course sessions held at The Stable Rooms, St Andrew's Histon, Cambridge.
Residential weekend held at Bishop Woodford House in Ely.
Fees: Non returnable booking fee of £10.00 - Course fee of £850 includes the residential weekend
This is primarily an experiential course, led by a team of experienced tutors and offered by
The Cambridgeshire Courses in Spiritual Direction (CCSD). CCSD, a charitable organisation, delivered its first programme in 2002 and since 2014, has been part of the Society of Retreat Conductors. It aims to offer participants a wide range of experience in:
- Ways of praying - traditions of Christian spirituality - the ministry of spiritual direction
To discover more about the course please visit CCSD Website Download: The Art of Spiritual Direction Poster and Booking Details
There are two Assembly-organised Enquirers events in 2018 for people interested in a range of ministries in the church:
Saturday 10th November 2018 - 10.00am - 4.00pm -Westminster College, Cambridge
Explore opportunities for service through the United Reformed Church and ask the questions that are in your heart and mind. If you have any practical enquiries, please direct these by email to Vivienne Williams, or call 0207 916 8649.
A weekend to focus on Jesus, to share in community with other young people, and to explore what it means to be church together. Age Year 10 - 25 year olds. Financial help available if needed. Assembly meet at Whitemoor Lakes, Alrewas, Staffordshire.
Booking Details and Cost to follow shortly.
Young people from all parts of the URC join together for an amazing weekend of workshops, Bible studies, creative sessions, worship and prayer, movies, comedy and loads more and of course the business that the young people bring.
To book your place visit Website link below or contact the Children's and Youth Officer. Tel: 020 7916 8683 Email: Children's and Youth Office. If financial help is needed please contact the Children's and Youth Office.
Further information will be sent once your booking form has been received. If you or your group need a leader to accompany you, please get in touch with the Children's and Youth Officer.
The new URC Good Practice and Safeguarding training session. It is primarily designed for people who work with children or young people on behalf of the United Reformed Church. However, ministers, local church leaders, safeguarding coordinators, anyone looking for a basic introduction or refresher training for good practice in safeguarding children & young people are welcome to attend.
For further information and booking details please e-mail This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or telephone Sue Drane at the Synod Office 01223 830770
If your church has a group of people (approximately 6-8) who require training and need a local and accessible venue, please contact This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. Children's and Youth Development Officer(CYDO) to discuss hosting a session.
An opportunity for ALL United Reformed Church congregations to come to the feast to share ideas and celebrate the gifts of our rich cultural diversity in the church and society
Website: Multicultural Celebrations for more information
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The Purpose and Mission of the Synod; the Synod Meeting; our Area Partnerships; each of our Committees and the calendar of meeting dates.
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