About

  • About Overview

    The Synod supports the mission and ministry of our local churches, working together to do more than we could on our own.

    • Our Team

      Meet the dedicated Synod officers and staff who support the mission and ministry of our local churches.

    • Our Churches

      A directory of the local United Reformed Churches that make up the Thames North Synod.

    • Our Structure & Governance

      Learn about the URC's conciliar structure and the role of our Synod committees.

    • Synod Meetings

      Thames North Synod gathers for full Synod meetings 2-3 times a year.

    • Groups & Networks

      Discover the work of our Discipleship Steering Group and the Church & Society Network.

      • Discipleship Steering Group

        Our Synod has a commitment to whole-life discipleship, led by our Discipleship Steering Group (DSG)

      • Church & Society Network

        The Church & Society Network explores a wide range of social issues and their intersection with our faith.

    • Thames North Trust

      Information about the URC Thames North Trust, which holds our church properties.

    • Job Vacancies

      Current job vacancies within the Thames North Synod and our partner organisations.

    • Other URC Synods

      The United Reformed Church is made up of approximately 1,500 local churches across England, Scotland, and Wales.

Synod Meetings

Thames North Synod gathers for full Synod meetings 2-3 times a year.

About Our Meetings

Thames North Synod gathers for full Synod meetings 2-3 times a year. The meetings are usually hybrid, allowing for attendance both in person and via Zoom. These gatherings bring together approximately 120-150 people, including Ministers, representatives from local churches, Committee Members, Staff, and youth representatives.

The meetings include worship, bible study, presentations from Synod committees and staff, and the passing of resolutions that set the direction of our shared work. The two principles that underpin our decision-making are ‘seeking the mind of Christ’ and establishing consensus, believing that the Holy Spirit will guide us to move forward together in a spirit of unity.

Synod Meeting Papers

Papers for upcoming and recent Synod Meetings may be downloaded below. For older papers, please contact Colleen at [email protected].

October 2024

March 2024