Synod Office: East Croydon URC Addiscombe Grove Croydon CR0 5LP

Tel: 020 8688 3730 office@urcsouthern.org.uk

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PLEASE NOTE All items for the next issue of “Mission and

Vision” need to be sent to: Jenny Persaud-Haughton

by 24 May 2019.

“Mercy, peace and love be yours in abundance.” Jude 2

NEWS FROM YOUR CHURCH In the next issue of the Newsletter, this box could include something

about YOUR Church. Just 25 words & if possible a link to your web site where folk can find out more.

Send the details to JENNY

Synod Office: East Croydon URC Addiscombe Grove Croydon CR0 5LP

Tel: 020 8688 3730 office@urcsouthern.org.uk

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ECO-EVENT EXPLORING A CHRISTIAN RESPONSE

TO CLIMATE CHANGE

led by Alex Mabbs & includes a youth programme

SATURDAY 15TH JUNE 2019 10 am to 2 pm

(including lunch)

At Marsh Green URC, Marsh Green Road, Near Edenbridge, TN8 5QR

More information and free tickets available on-line from EVENTBRITE:

or from Elizabeth Richmond: 01732 863368

Everyone Welcome

“Mercy, peace and love be yours in abundance.” Jude 2

GIFT AID SMALL DONATIONS SCHEME A reminder that as from 6 April 2019

the limit on a single cash donation qualifying for GASDS increased from

£29 to £30. The annual limit of such donations

remains at £8,000.

Synod Office: East Croydon URC Addiscombe Grove Croydon CR0 5LP

Tel: 020 8688 3730 office@urcsouthern.org.uk

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Tom Hackett: Children’s & Youth Development Officer

As Children’s & Youth Development Officer (CYDO), my role is to equip and support churches in Southern Synod to cater for the needs of children and young people in their communities. This involves advising churches on best practice, training and encouraging those who work with children and young people, as well as working directly with children and young people to enable them to be full and equal partners with adults in the life of the church. This year, we’re focussing on re-establishing the Synod Youth Executive, a body of young people from across the synod to help plan and lead opportunities for young people to grow in faith and have their say in the life of the Synod and the wider denomination. We’re looking for young people aged 14-25 to join this group, please get in touch if you know any young people who would like to get involved. To find out more about how I can support you in your work with children and young people, please contact me via email cydo@urcsouthern.org.uk.

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Please note: A copy of this news sheet can be found and downloaded from the news

section of the Synod website: www.southernsynodurc.org.uk

“Mercy, peace and love be yours in abundance.” Jude 2