June
17
Wednesday
Synod Safeguarding: Intermediate
Training opportunities to help you and your church create a safer environment.
Wednesday, June 17, 2026
Upcoming Events
Key dates for training, meetings, and community gatherings from across the Synod.
June
23
Tuesday
Synod Safeguarding: Intermediate
Training opportunities to help you and your church create a safer environment.
Tuesday, June 23, 2026
June
25
Thursday
Synod Safeguarding: Intermediate
Training opportunities to help you and your church create a safer environment.
Thursday, June 25, 2026
July
7
Tuesday
UK-wide Safeguarding Training: Supporting Survivors
A two-hour Zoom session on walking alongside survivors of abuse.
Tuesday, July 7, 2026
July
11
Saturday
Leading your Church into Growth: Youth
A two-day course equipping local churches to grow their youth ministry
Saturday, July 11, 2026
July
11
Saturday
Expressions: Photography and Videography Night
A creative youth evening at Mill Hill East Church on, exploring faith and life through the lens.
Saturday, July 11, 2026
July
14
Tuesday
UK-wide Safeguarding Training: Refugees, Asylum Seekers and Modern Slavery
A two-hour Zoom session on refugees, asylum seekers and modern slavery.
Tuesday, July 14, 2026
July
15
Wednesday
Training opportunities to help you and your church create a safer environment.
Wednesday, July 15, 2026
July
16
Thursday
Synod Safeguarding: Advanced Pt1
Training opportunities to help you and your church create a safer environment.
Thursday, July 16, 2026
July
20
Monday
Training opportunities to help you and your church create a safer environment.
Monday, July 20, 2026
July
23
Thursday
Synod Safeguarding: Advanced Pt2
Training opportunities to help you and your church create a safer environment.
Thursday, July 23, 2026
August
12
Wednesday
Training opportunities to help you and your church create a safer environment.
Wednesday, August 12, 2026
September
8
Tuesday
Growing Intergenerational Communities
Exploring how healthy relationships, generational theory and welcoming environments help our churches thrive across the ages.
Tuesday, September 8, 2026
September
16
Wednesday
Synod Safeguarding: Advanced Pt1
Training opportunities to help you and your church create a safer environment.
Wednesday, September 16, 2026
September
17
Thursday
Synod Safeguarding: Intermediate
Training opportunities to help you and your church create a safer environment.
Thursday, September 17, 2026
September
23
Wednesday
Synod Safeguarding: Advanced Pt2
Training opportunities to help you and your church create a safer environment.
Wednesday, September 23, 2026
October
7
Wednesday
Training opportunities to help you and your church create a safer environment.
Wednesday, October 7, 2026
October
13
Tuesday
Developing Spaces for Under 5s
Practical ideas for creating safe, spiritual and missional spaces for our youngest church family members and their carers.
Tuesday, October 13, 2026
October
21
Wednesday
UK-wide Safeguarding Training: Discriminatory Abuse
A two-hour Zoom session on recognising and responding to discriminatory abuse.
Wednesday, October 21, 2026
October
29
Thursday
Training opportunities to help you and your church create a safer environment.
Thursday, October 29, 2026
November
8
Sunday
Supporting Faith Development in Young People
Equipping leaders to disciple, mentor and engage young people well — including the practicalities of safe youth work.
Sunday, November 8, 2026
November
11
Wednesday
Synod Safeguarding: Advanced Pt1
Training opportunities to help you and your church create a safer environment.
Wednesday, November 11, 2026
November
18
Wednesday
Synod Safeguarding: Advanced Pt2
Training opportunities to help you and your church create a safer environment.
Wednesday, November 18, 2026
December
10
Thursday
Synod Safeguarding: Advanced Pt1
Training opportunities to help you and your church create a safer environment.
Thursday, December 10, 2026
December
17
Thursday
Synod Safeguarding: Advanced Pt2
Training opportunities to help you and your church create a safer environment.
Thursday, December 17, 2026
Latest News
Keep up to date with the latest news at Thames North Synod and the wider URC.
Leading your Church into Growth: Youth
Posted on Tuesday, May 19, 2026
A two-day course equipping local churches to grow their youth ministry
Building Bridges Across Generations: Workshop Series
Posted on Wednesday, April 1, 2026
A free three-part Zoom training series from the URC Children and Youth Team and Safeguarding, helping churches grow intergenerational communities.
Expressions: Photography and Videography Night
Posted on Wednesday, March 25, 2026
A creative youth evening at Mill Hill East Church on Saturday 11 July 2026, exploring faith and life through the lens.
Eco Day 2026: Nature on our Doorstep
Posted on Friday, March 13, 2026
Join the Thames North Synod at Amersham Free Church on Saturday 13 June for a day exploring nature, gardening and energy saving.
URC Crisis Communications Plan
Posted on Monday, March 2, 2026
A free guide to help churches prepare for and respond to a media or community crisis.
Youth Residential 2026: Wise Words
Posted on Thursday, January 22, 2026
A joint youth weekend of adventure, creativity and faith for young people aged 11–16
URC Youth Assembly 2026: Wise Words, Wiser Actions
Posted on Tuesday, December 16, 2025
Your voice. New friends. Find fellowship — one epic weekend of faith, fun and action.
URC Youth Leaders Gathering 2026: Wise Words, Wiser Actions
Posted on Tuesday, December 16, 2025
A weekend of encouragement, reflection and renewal for those working with young people across the URC.
Aspiring to More: An Interview with Lisa Hamblin
Posted on Thursday, September 11, 2025
Reflecting on the journey of becoming a Locally Recognised Worship Leader through the URC’s Aspiring to More course.
The People's Picture: From Love to Lobby
Posted on Tuesday, July 15, 2025
Telling a story of love for people, places and planet.
Posted on Thursday, July 4, 2024
A Church's Journey of Faith, Frustration, and Hope in Caring for Creation.
A Pathway to Prayer: The Synod Labyrinth is Now Available for Churches
Posted on Wednesday, March 27, 2024
We are delighted to offer our new Prayer Labyrinth, a wonderful spiritual resource available for all local churches.
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