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 10th May 2025 | York
We look forward to welcoming you to the spring Representative Session of the Yorkshire North and East District Synod on Saturday 10th May – 9:30am-3:00pm.
The theme for our time together will be
“Maintaining Transforming the Status Quo”
We hope it will be a rich opportunity to share together in discerning how God is leading us into the future.
Manor Academy (CofE School)
Millfield Lane, Nether Poppleton, YORK, YO26 6PA
The day will include some business, including opportunity to consider Memorials to the Conference. If any Synod member wishes to bring a Memorial please submit it to the District Office by 25th April at the very latest. Please also let the District Office know by 25th April if you would like to have a marketplace stall.
Please bring your own mug for drinks, to cut down on waste, and please bring lunch and any snacks that you might need throughout the day. Also, if you require the use of the hearing loop system, please inform the District Office in advance.
Synod paperwork
Churches requesting permission to cease
Following on from Synod
Previous Synods
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)
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)
"Many Parts, one body" - September 2023
"God's Future Stories" - May 2023
Workshops
- Justice and Inclusion with Alister McClure
- Intergenerational Church with Amy Shepherd
- Discipleship: Methodist Way of Life with Rev Rory Dalgliesh
- Digital Ministry with Elliot Crippen
- New Places for New People with David Perry
- Church at the Margins with Liane Kensett
- Creative Prayer with Lydia Harrison
- Net Zero with Adele Borrowman and Tim O’Brien
"Being Salt and Light: time for action" - September 2022
"Relight our Fire" May 2022
