The Thames North Synod is a family of United Reformed Churches serving diverse communities across Greater London, Hertfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Bedfordshire, and Essex.
Wherever you are on your journey, we are here for you.
We are a community that shares God’s love and joy in the hope of making the world a better place.
Support for your church
The Thames North Synod is a family of 104 United Reformed Churches serving diverse communities across Greater London, Hertfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Bedfordshire and Essex. Through regular meetings, dedicated committees and a professional staff team, we pool our resources and expertise to strengthen every church in our family.
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Safeguarding
How we protect and support children, young people, and vulnerable adults across our churches.
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Property
Guidance and procedures for the care, maintenance, and development of church property.
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Health & Safety
Health & Safety Policy and resources for the United Reformed Church Thames North Synod.
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Children & Families
Supporting and celebrating children, young people, and families in the life of our churches.
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Environment
How we are supporting our churches in their green discipleship and commitment to the environment.
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Mission & Discipleship
Supporting and resourcing the mission and discipleship of our local churches.
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Church Administration
A central library of administrative, governance, and financial resources for local URC churches.
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Our Team
Meet the dedicated Synod officers and staff who support the mission and ministry of our local churches.
Latest news
From across the Synod and the wider URC.
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Safeguarding Sunday 2026: Love Protects
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Churches across the country will mark Safeguarding Sunday on 15 November. Free resources are available to help your church take part.
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DBS Checks: Changes to Regulated Activity with Children
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Helpers who work under supervision may now need an Enhanced DBS check with Barred List. Please review roles by the end of February 2027.
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Leading your Church into Growth Conference — 23–25 November 2026
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Three days for church teams to reflect, pray and plan for growth, at Highgate House, Northampton
Coming up
Training, meetings and gatherings from across the Synod.
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UK-wide Safeguarding Training: Discriminatory Abuse
Wednesday 4 November 2026
A two-hour Zoom session on recognising and responding to discriminatory abuse.
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Supporting Faith Development in Young People
Tuesday 10 November 2026
Equipping leaders to disciple, mentor and engage young people well — including the practicalities of safe youth work.
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Synod Safeguarding: Advanced Pt1
Wednesday 11 November 2026
Training opportunities to help you and your church create a safer environment.
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Synod Safeguarding: Advanced Pt2
Wednesday 18 November 2026
Training opportunities to help you and your church create a safer environment.
Synod Newsletters
Safeguarding Newsletters
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