We are seeking a young person to serve on a Panel on behalf of the General Assembly, to participate, for 5 years, in the process of the appointment of Synod Moderators and other General Assembly roles reserved for Ministers of the Word and Sacraments.
Applicants would need to bring experience of engaging at Synod or General Assembly level, be a good communicator, and have an understanding of the conciliar nature of the United Reformed Church (URC) and its governance. It would be beneficial to have experience in convening meetings and be willing to convene a panel. (See Person Specification for more information.)
The membership of this Panel will be nominated to reflect the diversity of the URC.
Relevant General Assembly papers explaining more about this can be found: (GA Book of Reports 2024 Paper H10 p.210 and GA Book of Reports Paper J1 p.186)
Being part of this Panel will require a commitment to ongoing training (see p.214 of GA Book of Reports 2024, Paper H10) and a willingness to be available to serve on the majority of such panels for 5 years.
This role requires willingness to travel as assessments will take place in Synods relevant to the role or within London.
Closing date: Tuesday, 15 September 2026
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Role Description
Person Specification
Please complete the application form by clicking here.
For further information or an informal discussion, please contact the Convenor of Nominations Committee, Victoria Blunt, at [email protected]
