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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First Sunday Service for Our New Christian Community in Colindale
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A small but significant step as the Synod identifies, resources and supports new mission opportunities across our area.
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A Joyful Season at Hampstead Garden Suburb Free Church
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Ten new Christians baptised, and Aysha Restrepo commissioned as the church’s new Children and Young People’s Worker.
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Youth, Community and Belonging in Luton
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Our Synod Youth Representatives, Stan and Ore, visited Newland URC and the Grassroots Programme to see churches and communities working together.
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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Ministry Enquirers Morning
Saturday 7 November 2026
A Zoom session, 9.30am–12.30pm, for anyone exploring a call to ministry in the URC. Contact [email protected] or [email protected].
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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.
Synod Newsletters
Safeguarding Newsletters
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