Further Resources

Archive and Record Keeping

The guidance documents below give advice on how URC churches should care for their paper and electronic records. These documents include information on how long records should be kept for, how records should be managed and stored, what archives are and where they should be deposited, and where churches can get further record keeping advice. You can download and/or print this here: https://urcarchive.org.uk/images/archive/2019.04.29_URC_Churches_Archives_and_Records_Advice_Booklet.pdf

Training

Northern College is the URC training college or Resource Learning Centre (RCL) at Martin Luther House in Manchester. Have a look at what they offer by clicking here

Elders’ Resources

You can find various documents here to download:

Elders Workbook

Elders Pastoral Care Prayers

Small Group material

The Re:Source website is packed with lots of ideas for small groups. Click on the logo for more information.

Retreats

If you are thinking about a retreat, this is a useful website: Christian Retreats UK | Complete Guide

These are some of the Christian retreat centres in the north of England:

Ince Benet, Liverpool

Foxhill, Frodsham

Holy Rood House Centre for Health and Pastoral Care, Thirsk

Wydale, Scarborough

Scargill Movement, Skipton

Westwood Centre, Huddersfield

St Joseph’s Prayer Centre, Formby

Refreshment Retreat, Blackpool