STRUCTURES & PERSONNEL
Synod Executive Committee – Convenor: Alternating
Oversees the whole work of the Synod, plans strategically, and approves sales, leases and major works to properties
Mission Forum – Convenor: Revd Kate Hackett
Encourages local churches to consider their mission and to engage in evangelism, coordinates synod responses to social issues, oversees ecumenical relations and supports local ecumenical partnerships, and promotes international church relations
Ministries & Development Committee – Convenor: Revd Ron Forster
Coordinates lay and ministerial training, and organises retreats and summer school
Pastoral Committee – Convenor: Revd Joan Grindrod-Helmn
Oversees pastorates, deployment, ministerial vacancies, ministers and lay preachers
Children’s & Youth Work Committee – Convenor: Sandy Ogilvie
Supports work with children and young people in local churches and organises wider events
The United Reformed Church (Northern Province) Trust Limited – Convenor: Revd Alan McGougan
Manages the finances, properties and staff of the Synod and oversees local churches in these areas
Subgroups oversee investments, good stewardship of properties and manses, grants, property sales and ministry & mission payments
Listed Buildings Advisory Committee – Convenor: Revd Andrew Lonsdale
Oversees care of churches that are listed buildings or in conservation areas and makes recommendations to Synod Executive Committee
North East District Council – President: Revd Dr Trevor Jamison
Consults with churches on redundant properties and makes recommendations to Synod Executive Committee (except where South East Northumberland Ecumenical Area exercises these powers)


