Family Fun Afternoon
Trinity Park Ipswich Felixstowe Road, Ipswich, United KingdomFamily ticket £5 To book please complete a booking form or email details to Marion admin@urceastern.org.uk Further details from Nicola Grieves cydo@urceastern.org.uk
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RECONNECT! A URC event for 20-40s
Westminster College Madingley Road, Cambridge, United KingdomWe are delighted to be hosting the first URC event for those in their 20s-40s, generously funded by the URC's Discipleship Development Fund. Reconnect! is a discipleship event with worship, Bible study, panel discussion and small-group discussions. It aims to provide a space for 20-40 year olds to make connections with other Christians, to share in fellowship, and to discuss church life and faith in the context of life in this age bracket. We are hoping to establish an ongoing supportive network that will nourish people in their everyday discipleship and local church life. The report from the 20-40s task group to General Assembly in 2018 explored the reasons for the lack of 20-40 year olds in traditional churches and emphasised the need to walk together in community. Lack of engagement with traditional church is not a problem that needs fixing, but rather a call to find new ways forward together. Reconnect! will be an opportunity for those in their 20s-40s to worship and socialise together, but also to think together about future discipleship and fellowship events and how the URC might better support and encourage those in this age-group. Book your place at: http://bit.ly/45WqyZ3
Faith in Action Day 2023
Epping URC Lindsey Street, Epping, United KingdomFaith in Action means what it says! ‘Love God, Love your Neighbour’ Saturday, 30 September 2023 A very special free Workshop Day at Epping URC Key-note Address from Synod Moderator Revd Lythan Nevard Workshops: The Legacy of Slavery The challenges facing churches in the current economic climate – and what they can do to help. Green Issues (including a speaker from A Rocha) The Role of the Training & Mission Officer (Jo Clare-Young) Bring a packed lunch – beverages will be provided Parking available Booking form from Robert Ogden at easergo@gmail.com
New Safeguarding Coordinators Induction Course
ZoomHave you recently been made your church's Safeguarding Coordinator, or shortly taking up the role? Then come along and find out what it's all about! This session will also be repeated on 5th December 4-6pm on Zoom. You can find out more information on the role here. To book onto the course (which is free), contact us! Or trial our new booking system below.
Free
Synod Meeting – Oct 2023
Castle Hill URC Dryden Rd, Castle Hill, United KingdomThe Eastern Synod gathers to worship, discuss and decide together at Castle Hill URC in Ipswich on 14th October 2023
URC Spirituality: Zoom Quiet Day
ZoomLord, you have been our dwelling place throughout all generations 28 October 2023 10:30 to 28 October 2023 16:00 Venue: Zoom Price: Free For more details and to Book For this quiet day, with Mark Argent, we’ll take the readings for today in the Revised Common Lectionary (semi-continuous series) explored together and alone in silence, discussion and imagination. We’ll use Zoom for time together, but there will be plenty of time away from the screen to be with where God is speaking to us.
Stepwise Introductory Session
Stepwise is a discipleship development programme from the United Reformed Church. A chance to reflect on your faith and a fabulous way to deepen your discipleship. Stepwise Faith Filled Life Leaflet
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Whole-life Discipleship ZOOM
ZoomJoin us for an 𝐈𝐧𝐭𝐫𝐨𝐝𝐮𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐭𝐨 𝐖𝐡𝐨𝐥𝐞-𝐥𝐢𝐟𝐞 𝐃𝐢𝐬𝐜𝐢𝐩𝐥𝐞𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐩 November 11th 12-2pm On Zoom All are welcome, please contact admin@urcEastern.org.uk to book
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Safeguarding Intermediate Training session on Zoom
ZoomPlease be advised that a replacement Safeguarding Intermediate Training session has been rescheduled for Thursday 16th November 2023 and once again, to accommodate some participants, the session will start at 7pm and end at 9pm. Bookings can be made via the email address below. Kind regards, Candice Hart Safeguarding Officer, URC Eastern Synod safeguarding@urceastern.org.uk 078492 76750
New Safeguarding Coordinators Induction Course – CANCELLED
ZoomHave you recently been made your church's Safeguarding Coordinator, or shortly taking up the role? Then come along and find out what it's all about! This session will also be repeated on 11th October 7-9pm. You can find out more information on the role here. To book onto the course (which is free), contact us! Or trial our new booking system below.
Free
Safeguarding Intermediate Training session on Zoom – CANCELLED
ZoomThursday 7th December 11.30am- 2pm Kind regards, Candice Hart Safeguarding Officer, URC Eastern Synod safeguarding@urceastern.org.uk 078492 76750
Children and Youth Workers Retreat
PleshyFriday 12th January – Saturday 13th January Are you leading work Children and young people? The retreat, led by Nicola Grieves is time for workers and volunteers to get together to share some time of rest and relaxation and opportunity to share ideas. The event will be held at Pleshy The House of Retreat, The Street, Pleshey, Chelmsford, CM3 1HA It is a great space for finding some peace and quiet and to get to know one another. We will begin with arrivals from 4pm onwards for afternoon tea and then in the evening spend time getting to know one another and enjoy dinner together. On the Saturday their will be time for sharing and space for quiet reflection. The retreat will end with tea and worship at 3.30pm. There is no charge for the event. Please get in touch via email if you would like to come along and we will reserve a place and send a booking form. cydo@urceastern.org.uk
Safer Sacred Spaces Training for Ministers
Synod Office 36 Duxford RoadSafer sacred spaces training builds an understanding of the importance of effective boundaries, and the consequences when boundaries break down. To book a spot on this training please email admin@URCeastern.org.uk
Pastoral Committee (Core)
Synod Office 36 Duxford RoadFebruary Eastern Synod Roadshow
Christ Church Wickford Gateway Service Road, United KingdomEastern Synod Roadshow @ Christ Church Wickford An informal space to raise questions, share answers, gather ideas and make connections. Refreshments and resources will be available. Synod staff and those with various roles will be on hand to chat about anything and everything, and to offer advice and support.
Resources Committee
Synod Office 36 Duxford RoadTrust Directors
Synod Office 36 Duxford RoadSafer Sacred Spaces Training for Ministers
Synod Office 36 Duxford RoadSafer sacred spaces training builds an understanding of the importance of effective boundaries, and the consequences when boundaries break down. To book a spot on this training please email admin@URCeastern.org.uk
Mad Science Praise Party!
Hutton and Shenfield, Union ChurchDuggie Dug Dug's Praise Party. Songs, Puppets, Science, Thrills! Mad Science Praise Party! Sunday 25th February 2024 at 3.30pm Hutton and Shenfield, Union Church, Brentwood CM13 2NA Family Ticket £10 (2 Adults + Children) or Children £2.50 For Further Information Please contact Nicola Grieves 07515721172 To book email admin@urceastern.org.uk
Church Secretaries Network
A chance for Church Secretaries to get together, share knowledge, ideas, advice and problems. An informal zoom get together, whether you have been a secretary for years, or have just taken over.
Synod Meeting – March 2024
Downing Place URC (DPURC) 4 Downing Place, Cambridge, United KingdomThe Eastern Synod gathers to worship, discuss and decide together at Downing Place URC, Cambridge on 9th March 2024
Safer Sacred Space Training
Thetford URC Earls streetS
Church Secretaries Network
A chance for Church Secretaries to get together, share knowledge, ideas, advice and problems. An informal zoom get together, whether you have been a secretary for years, or have just taken over. First Tuesday of the month 7.30 pm
Communion Training
Synod Office 36 Duxford RoadA training course for authorised elders (or those who would like to be) and lay preachers. Suitable as a first course or as a refresher course
Church Secretaries Network
A chance for Church Secretaries to get together, share knowledge, ideas, advice and problems. An informal zoom get together, whether you have been a secretary for years, or have just taken over. First Tuesday of the month 7.30 pm
Mission & Discipleship Committee
Synod Office 36 Duxford RoadFaith In Action Forum
Synod Office 36 Duxford RoadMay Eastern Synod Roadshow
Downing Place URC (DPURC) 4 Downing Place, Cambridge, United KingdomEastern Synod Roadshow An informal space to raise questions, share answers, gather ideas and make connections. Refreshments and resources will be available. Synod staff and those with various roles will be on hand to chat about anything and everything, and to offer advice and support.
Pastoral Committee (Core)
Synod Office 36 Duxford RoadResources Committee
Synod Office 36 Duxford RoadCommunion Training – FULLY BOOKED
Castle Hill URC Dryden Rd, Castle Hill, United KingdomFULLY BOOKED A training course for authorised elders (or those who would like to be) and lay preachers. Suitable as a first course or as a refresher course 1.30 till 4pm at Castle Hill URC Contact - training@urceastern.org.uk
Trust Directors
Synod Office 36 Duxford RoadChurch Secretaries Network
A chance for Church Secretaries to get together, share knowledge, ideas, advice and problems. An informal zoom get together, whether you have been a secretary for years, or have just taken over. First Tuesday of the month 7.30 pm
Big Day Out 2024
Trinity Park Ipswich Felixstowe Road, Ipswich, United KingdomBig Day Out 2024 This our story.... A day of activities, talks, worship and fellowship for everyone connected with Eastern Synod. You can book your place here: https://forms.office.com/e/6jwigUVLMB Come and Relax: Enjoy the setting of Trinity Park and relax in the grounds. Create: Through a celebration art project and music, including drumming/percussion workshop, Drama and dance and the opportunity to sing in a live one-off production of ‘Jonah Man Jazz’ Reflect: Celebrating our Faith, hope and love in Action through Bible study, prayer spaces, storytelling. Exploring Faith in Action including through displays, conversation and all age activities. Have fun: In the grounds with a craft marquee, bouncy castle and slide, giant games, and fairground sideshows, including balloon modelling, face painting and bubble shows Celebrate: Worship together and eat together
Pastoral Committee (Core)
Synod Office 36 Duxford RoadSafer Sacred Spaces
ZoomSafer Sacred Spaces Boundaries Training for those in Pastoral Charge Jul 17, 2024 10:30 AM or Sep 11, 2024 10:30 AM Please contact admin@urceastern.org.uk to book
Communion Training
Hive Basildon Honeypot Lane, BasildonA training course for authorised elders (or those who would like to be) and lay preachers. Suitable as a first course or as a refresher course 2pm at the Hive Basildon Contact - training@urceastern.org.uk
Intermediate Safeguarding Training
Melbourn URC Orchard Road, Melbourn, United KingdomIntermediate Safeguarding Training Saturday 20th July to start at 10.30am at Melbourne United Reformed Church, Cambridge 10.30 am - 1.30pm. Please register with Your Church Safeguarding Coordinator so that a list of names can be sent through to me. Please state your name, Church, and role within the church. Please can all participants ensure they have refreshed or completed the Foundation Safeguarding online prior to the Intermediate. I look forward to seeing you all. Candice Hart Safeguarding Officer, URC Eastern Synod Email: safeguarding@urceastern.org.uk Mobile: 078492 76750
Deadline for Mission Grant Applications
Deadline for Mission Grant Applications for the September meeting of the Synod Mission & Discipleship Commitee.
Mission & Discipleship Committee
Synod Office 36 Duxford RoadFaith In Action Forum
Synod Office 36 Duxford RoadSafer Sacred Spaces Boundaries Training for those in Pastoral Charge
Safer Sacred Spaces Boundaries Training for those in Pastoral Charge Sep 11, 2024 10:30 AM Please contact admin@urceastern.org.uk to book
Pastoral Committee (Core)
Synod Office 36 Duxford RoadResources Committee
Synod Office 36 Duxford Road
September Eastern Synod Roadshow
Ipswich Road URC, NorwichEastern Synod Roadshow An informal space to raise questions, share answers, gather ideas and make connections. Refreshments and resources will be available. Synod staff and those with various roles will be on hand to chat about anything and everything, and to offer advice and support.
Trust Directors
Synod Office 36 Duxford RoadSynod Meeting – Oct 2024
Witham URC 90 Newland Street, Witham, United KingdomThe Eastern Synod gathers to worship, discuss and decide together at Witham URC on 12th October 2024
Deadline for Mission Grant Applications
Deadline for Mission Grant Applications for the November meeting of the Synod Mission & Discipleship Committee.
Intermediate Safeguarding Training – Zoom
ZoomIntermediate Safeguarding Training Wednesday 6th November 2024 Via Zoom 6:30pm - 9.30pm.
Theology Day Whittlesford
Whittlesford URC 36 Duxford RoadA day for Ministers, retired ministers, and lay people to talk theology and share ideas. All are welcome. This day will focus on the book ‘Cancer and the Cross’ By Chris Kemshell – minister in this Synod. The day will start with Chris giving us a talk followed by a discussion with a break for lunch. You can register and pick up a copy of the book at October Synod meeting – or register by contacting admin@urceastern.org.uk You can also grab a copy of the book from the URC bookshop https://urcshop.co.uk/cancer-and-the-cross-by-chris-kemshell/
Communion Training
A training course for authorised elders (or those whose church meeting have asked them to be ) and lay preachers. Suitable as a first course or as a refresher course Saturday 9th November - Norwich Contact - admin@urceastern.org.uk
Mission & Discipleship Committee
Synod Office 36 Duxford Road
November Eastern Synod Roadshow
Epping URC Lindsey Street, Epping, United KingdomEastern Synod Roadshow An informal space to raise questions, share answers, gather ideas and make connections. Refreshments and resources will be available. Synod staff and those with various roles will be on hand to chat about anything and everything, and to offer advice and support.
Pastoral Committee (Full)
Synod Office 36 Duxford Road
Worship Resourcing Day
Sawston Free Church 1 High St, Sawston, CambridgeHow to lead worship when no-one wants to lead. A basic primer on what to do when you can’t find someone to lead worship. Including: Using the URC prerecorded service Finding prayers online Creative alternatives to a sermon Including younger worshipers Finding music when there’s no musician The day will be facilitated by the Eastern Synod Moderator, CYDO and MTO.
Faith In Action Forum
Synod Office 36 Duxford RoadResources Committee
Synod Office 36 Duxford RoadTrust Directors
Synod Office 36 Duxford RoadDisclosure and Barring Service Webinar
OnlineA free webinar for the Faith sector with Laura Gaskell who is the National Outreach Advisor for the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). You will learn more about DBS products and services and learn how Laura can assist and support your Synod.
Resources Committee Meeting
Synod Office 36 Duxford RoadNational Safeguarding Training: Modern slavery
OnlineEmail Emma.Pearce@urc.org.uk to book *Please note the date has changed from February 4th to February 11th.
DBS Eligibility Webinar
OnlineA free webinar for the Faith sector with Laura Gaskell who is the National Outreach Advisor for the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). This workshop will cover: The benefits of DBS and your organisation working together. The different levels of DBS checks available. Eligibility, and when an employee or volunteer is eligible for a particular level of check. What ‘regulated activity’ is. What the DBS Update Service is, and its benefits. Other safer recruitment practices that can be in place and how DBS checks form a part of these.
National Safeguarding Training: Elders as Trustees
OnlineEmail Emma.Pearce@urc.org.uk to book
Modern Slavery and Church Responses
Westminster College Madingley Road, Cambridge, United KingdomThis in-person and online conference will equip churches and ordinands to know about modern slavery and human trafficking in their contexts; to identify people at risk, and to safeguard. With contributions from The Together Free Foundation and Churches Together in Cambridgeshire.
Trust Directors Meeting
Synod Office 36 Duxford RoadNational Safeguarding Training: Substance abuse
OnlineEmail Emma.Pearce@urc.org.uk to book
DBS Barring Webinar
OnlineA free webinar for the Faith sector with Laura Gaskell who is the National Outreach Advisor for the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). This workshop will cover: Understand the benefits of DBS and your organisation working together. Understand the three different referral routes. Understand when a DBS Barring referral should be made, including when the legal duty is met. Understand what Regulated Activity is. Understand how to make a good quality referral. Have a clear understanding of the consequences of not making appropriate barring referrals and the consequences of being included in one or both Barred Lists.
Synod Meeting – March 2025
plume avenue urc, 18 Plume Avenue, ColchesterThe Eastern Synod gathers to worship, discuss and decide together at Plume Avenue URC, Colchester on the 8th March 2025
Communion Training
A training course for authorised elders (or those whose church meeting have asked them to be ) and lay preachers. Suitable as a first course or as a refresher course March 13th 2pm Synod Offices Whittlesford Contact - admin@urceastern.org.uk
National Safeguarding Training: Refugees and asylum seekers
OnlineEmail Emma.Pearce@urc.org.uk to book
National Safeguarding Training: Adult safeguarding
OnlineEmail Emma.Pearce@urc.org.uk to book
DBS Update Service Webinar
OnlineA free webinar for the Faith sector with Laura Gaskell who is the National Outreach Advisor for the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). This workshop will cover: What the Update Service is (and is not). Which DBS certificates can be registered with the service. Benefits of the service to applicants and recruiters. Status checking & interpreting the results. Update Service and Home-Based positions. Using the Update Service when recruitment decisions are made off site.
Celebrant Training
Worship Training @ Fulborn URC Two half days for elders, lay preachers and anyone who is interested in these offices. You can sign up for one or both and bring a pack-up lunch. 10AM Weddings & Blessings 1PM Funerals and Celebrations of Life
Intermediate Safeguarding Training (in-person)
Downing Place URC (DPURC) 4 Downing Place, Cambridge, United KingdomFor those directly working or volunteering with children or adults at risk, including: Synod Safeguarding Officers / Advisors Church Safeguarding Coordinators Deputy Church Safeguarding Coordinator Active Ministers and CRCWs Synod Moderators Youth and Children Workers (including volunteer leaders and helpers) Adult Workers (including volunteer leaders and helpers) Pastoral Workers / Visitors Worship Leaders Assembly Accredited Lay Preacher To register: email ssoadmin@urceastern.org.uk
National Safeguarding Training: Spiritual abuse
OnlineEmail Emma.Pearce@urc.org.uk to book
Pastoral Committee Meeting
Synod Office 36 Duxford RoadMission & Discipleship Committee Meeting
Synod Office 36 Duxford RoadResources Committee Meeting
Synod Office 36 Duxford RoadIntermediate Safeguarding Training (in-person)
Hutton and Shenfield, Union ChurchFor those directly working or volunteering with children or adults at risk, including: Synod Safeguarding Officers / Advisors Church Safeguarding Coordinators Deputy Church Safeguarding Coordinator Active Ministers and CRCWs Synod Moderators Youth and Children Workers (including volunteer leaders and helpers) Adult Workers (including volunteer leaders and helpers) Pastoral Workers / Visitors Worship Leaders Assembly Accredited Lay Preacher To register: email ssoadmin@urceastern.org.uk
National Safeguarding Training: Online safety
OnlineEmail Emma.Pearce@urc.org.uk to book
Trust Directors Meeting
Synod Office 36 Duxford RoadNational Safeguarding Training: Domestic Abuse
OnlineEmail Emma.Pearce@urc.org.uk to book
National Safeguarding Training: Supporting Survivors
OnlineEmail Emma.Pearce@urc.org.uk to book