District Synod

Representative Synod is an exciting church event that takes place in autumn and spring each year. In addition to discussing formal business, Synod is an opportunity for us to gather as a district to worship, learn and share stories. It’s a place for conferring, conversation, talks, and workshops. Everyone is welcome to attend, and it is open to any visitors – come along to hear inspiring speakers, be challenged with focused workshops, and connect with others from all around the district in sharing experiences, challenges, and discussions.

Details of Representative Synod are usually posted about a month in advance on this page, sent directly to Synod members, and also publicised on our Social Media Accounts and District Newsletter. See the sections below for details of reports and other information that is available in advance.

General information about Representative Synod (formal details – downloadable word doc)

Transforming the status quo

Saturday 13th September 2025 | York

We look forward to welcoming you to the spring Representative Session of the Yorkshire North and East District Synod on Saturday 13th of September, 9:30am-12:30pm

The theme for our time together will be

“Where are we needed most”

We hope it will be a rich opportunity to share together in discerning how God is leading us into the future.

This will be a hybrid meeting of synod with those attending in person needing to inform us of their attendance via the link below

www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/september-synod-in-person-attendence-tickets-1569451464579

Huntington Methodist Church, Strensall Road, Huntington, York, Uk YO32 9SH

Refreshments will be available at Huntington from 9am and through the morning. Representatives are welcome to stay afterwards to eat a packed lunch. Please bring a mug with you.

paperwork

Calling Letter

Agenda

Conference rep nominations

2023/24 Accounts

Housing Memorial Reply

North Yorkshire Coast Memorial Reply

District Directory

Permission to Cease – Wallingfen

Permission to Cease – Hensall

Permission to Cease – Clifton

Fund in Human Need

Conference Rep applications

Sue Cutting

Lydia Harrison

Previous Synods

Transforming the status quo

We met together exploring the theme ‘Transforming the Status Quo’ which included presentations by Revd Andy Lindley and Revd Ruth Gilson-Webb and engaging conversation around tables

How can we flourish in times of tension and conflict? (Sept 2024) - Hybrid

We were delighted to welcome Katie Bradley from ‘Place for Hope’ (www.placeforhope.org.uk) who, with the Revd Graham Jones, led a session entitled: ‘How can we flourish in times of tension and conflict?’ Katie is Manager of the ‘Way of Peace’ programme (www.placeforhope.org.uk/support/methodist-church-way-of-peace) which is being run in partnership with our Learning Network. Our District is part of the first phase of introducing this Reconciliation and Mediation programme across the Connexion. Enabling us to reflect on how conflict can be used positively in ways that help to develop strong, growing and missional communities.

The Kingdom of God is like... (May 2024)

Around 200 people came together in York for The Kingdom of God is like… District Gathering & Synod.

WORKSHOPS:
The Kingdom of God is like… a place where our stories are heard, just as they are.
The Kingdom of God is like… waiting with God.
The Kingdom of God is like… joining in with Jesus’ revolution.
The Kingdom of God is like… yeast in the dough: Craftism.
The Kingdom of God is like… full inclusion for all disabilities and neurodiversity.
The Kingdom of God is like… helping refugees.
The Kingdom of God is like… a well-tended Garden.
The Kingdom of God is like… full bellies.
The Kingdom of God is like… taking time out to hang out with your mate Jesus (TakeTime meditation)