About

The Crossways premises are the historic home of Yardley Hastings United Reformed Church which was founded in 1672. The current chapel was built in 1815 and is a listed building.

In 1990 the chapel, adjoining minister’s house (also listed) and the schoolrooms were converted by the United Reformed Church to provide a residential centre for its young people. In its lifespan hundreds of people of all ages had passed through the doors of the National Youth Resource Centre; many of them had life-changing experiences.

In 2005 the East Midlands Synod of the United Reformed Church began to explore ways of renewing this valuable resource and of sharing it with many more people. The Synod committed itself to create Crossways in the Yardley Hastings premises as a place where people can meet and share and grow.

The objectives of Crossways are:To develop the mission of East Midlands Synod of the United Reformed Church by providing facilities and opportunities for:

* Youth and children’s work
* Church groups
* Community organisations
* Individuals

To develop a focus on:

* Resourcing small and rural churches
* Exploring living faith
* Creating a growing community
* Enabling local mission

To work ecumenically and with community groups wherever possible.