Roles and Responsibilities

Brian’s responsibilities include offering leadership to the Synod and its churches – in taking forward the synod’s Missional Discipleship strategy, the care of ministers, and the support of local churches as they discern God’s mission in their communities. Brian relates to other Christian denominations at regional level so that wherever possible co-operation and partnership can happen. The Moderator also plays a part in the wider life of the URC. Brian also  maintains personal and URC links with the indigenous and historic churches in Palestine. He also spends a lot of time on the M6, and likes cake!

Roles and Responsibilities

Tim is the new Synod Clerk, having started in September 2020.

Tim spent the last 30 years as a Solicitor Advocate, and Partner in a multi-discipline legal practice;  his years of experience in managing a business, supervising staff and practising law throughout that time will hopefully bring benefit and a new perspective to the role of Synod Clerk.

The Clerk is responsible for the effective running of the Synod Office and ensuring good governance in the Synod Meeting and its committees.

For local Churches, the Clerk is the source of advice about good governance and compliance with the URC’s procedures for churches, and with the requirements of the Charity Commission.

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Kerry is the Communications and Business Support officer and has worked for the Synod since 2008.

Kerry plays a key role in working with the Synod Officers and staff in the effective operation of the Synod. Her duties include business support across the Synod Office, the maintenance of the database, newsletter, website and general emails.

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Supporting local churches in the Lancashire Area with their ministry and mission.

Roles and Responsibilities

The Synod Safeguarding Advisor’s responsibilities include;

• Delivering synod safeguarding training to ministers and safeguarding coordinators
• Creating safer environments within the church, ensuring that key individuals have current DBS checks in place
• Responding to safeguarding allegations and concerns
• Ensuring that churches have the latest procedures and policies in place

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The Synod Treasurer sets the budget, helps local churches understand their contributions to the URC and Synod budget, leads on the Synod grants’ programme which supports our churches with around £100,000 a year. The treasurer works closely with our finance worker, and with the other Officers, and the Treasurer serves on the Executive and Resources Committees.

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The Finance Officer is responsible for all payments which need to be made by the Synod. He prepares the monthly and annual accounts. The Finance Officer administers the investments and savings for the Synod and local churches as well as the grants and loans paid to churches by the Synod.

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As Convener of Synod Resources Committee and Chair of Trust it is Jean’s role to ensure that matters relating to property and finance are managed effectively and appropriately; and as Chair of the Trust Company to ensure it acts as Custodian Trustees for property and investments on behalf of the Synod and of the local churches.

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Adelle advises the Synod Resources Committee and churches of the various legal aspects of our life together – particularly over the sale and rent of property ensuring we work within the provisions of the URC Acts and charity law.